Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.

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Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.

Francisco Ramos was surprised to find himself being linked with Manchester United this week after earning praise from close friend Bruno Fernandes.

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.

Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Thomas Partey's representatives have denied that the Atletico Madrid midfielder is involved in transfer negotiations with Arsenal.

The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.

Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA.

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Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami.

The Women's 2021 European Championship in England will be delayed by a year and played from July 6 to 31, 2022, at the same venues as originally planned, UEFA has announced.

Uefa will release almost £60million in benefit payments to clubs who released players for European Qualifiers early to help ease the financial impact of coronavirus.

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.

Manchester United are aiming to resume full training next month as Premier League clubs work towards a return to action in June.

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian will don the message "Thank you NHS" on their home kit next season.

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

Everybody loves Andres Iniesta and it is easy to see why in Rakuten's new documentary on the former Barcelona midfielder, which premiered on Thursday.

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.

Investors in Saudi Arabia were considering a bid for Manchester United as recently as October – before the Gulf state pressed ahead with the buyout of Newcastle United.

Glen Johnson has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.

While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.

Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is on loan from Real Madrid, says he has been assured his future is at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It's the season of the leaked kits, and while we've seen a number of shirt designs across the Internet, Bleacher Report have now brought them to life... well, to Fifa 20.

Ed Woodward says talk of nine-figure deals 'ignores the reality' of financial impact of coronavirus