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Premier League clubs told neutral venues must be used to finish season

Premier League clubs have been told the remaining 92 matches of the 2019-20 season will have to be played at neutral stadiums for the campaign to finish.




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Manchester United await FA Youth Cup decision after academy season ended early due to coronavirus

Manchester United are waiting to learn the fate of the FA Youth Cup after the academy season was cancelled due to coronavirus.




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FC Cologne confirm three positive coronavirus tests but training continues ahead of Bundesliga return

Three people have tested positive for coronavirus at FC Cologne amid a delay in a decision over a possible resumption date for the 2019-20 Bundesliga season.




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Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale admits interest in MLS switch: 'It's a league that's on the up'

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed an interest in moving to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.




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Liverpool success and football stoppage may convince Jurgen Klopp to delay retirement, says Guillem Balague

Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.




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Manchester United loanee Chris Smalling 'wants Roma stay' as Paulo Fonseca hails 'amazing' defender

AS Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca has reiterated his desire to keep Manchester United defender Chris Smalling at the club beyond the end of his current loan stint.




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Timo Werner hands Liverpool major transfer boost as RB Leipzig star rules out Bayern Munich switch

RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has handed Liverpool a major boost in their reported pursuit of the striker after he appeared to rule out a move to Bayern Munich.




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Jack Grealish teases Manchester United transfer with cheeky hint

Jack Grealish has dropped a cheeky hint over a possible summer move to Manchester United.




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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea agree second signing, Sancho to Man Utd latest; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours, gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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David Beckham turns 45: Watch the birthday boy's 10 best Manchester United goals

It is hard to believe that it has been seven years now since Manchester United and England legend David Beckham made the final appearance of his glittering 20-year playing career.




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David Beckham: BT Sport mark Manchester United legend's birthday with Champions League TV special

BT Sport will broadcast a special programme on Saturday to mark David Beckham's 45th birthday, showing some of the Manchester United legend's finest Champions League moments.




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Where are they now? Barcelona's starting XI the day Lionel Messi scored his first LaLiga goal

Friday marked 15 years since Lionel Messi hit his very first goal for Barcelona.




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'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague

Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.




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Gareth Bale opens up on the 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans

Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year.




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Lionel Messi is not a natural goalscorer, argues Tim Sherwood

Tim Sherwood has suggested Lionel Messi is not a 'natural goalscorer', insisting talent in football can only be nurtured.




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Cesc Fabregas trolls Tottenham fans on anniversary of 'the Battle of the Bridge'

Cesc Fabregas has trolled Tottenham fans on the anniversary of 'The Battle of the Bridge' - when Chelsea ended their rivals' Premier League title challenge and handed the trophy to Leicester.




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Arsenal and Manchester United target Dayot Upamecano will be allowed to leave in summer, Leipzig suggest

Manchester United and Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of in-demand centre-half Dayot Upamecano with RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff revealing top players will not leave for free.




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Jadon Sancho is the one player Manchester United should still break the bank for, says Paul Ince

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince believes Jadon Sancho is the one player still 'worth breaking the bank for', despite Ed Woodward's comments about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on transfer spending.




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Kevin De Bruyne casts doubt over Manchester City future if Champions League ban is upheld

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their Champions League ban may determine his future at the club.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford sends heartfelt message to youth teams after season cancelled

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United's academy starlets to stay positive and 'remember why they fell in love with football' after their season was cut short because of the coronavirus outbreak.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says idea of footballers being tested before NHS staff 'does not sit well'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says that the idea of players being tested before frontline workers 'does not sit well' and urged football to 'take its place' as the Premier League works towards a restart.




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Brighton opposed to Premier League plan to finish season at neutral venues

Brighton have become the first Premier League club to publicly oppose proposals to play matches at neutral venues if and when the season resumes.




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Sassuolo to become first Serie A side to restart training after coronavirus shutdown

Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A team to resume training following the coronavirus shutdown, with club facilities to be made available to players from Monday.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League told to use neutral venues, LaLiga restart latest

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




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Joe Biden fires warning to US Soccer Federation in support of the US Women's Team

US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding.




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Transfer news LIVE: Sancho to Man Utd latest, Arsenal get Upamecano boost, Koulibaly to Liverpool

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Perth opens its doors to Premier League's Project Restart with clubs on board with Australian proposal

Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Man Utd and Arsenal 'stand to lose £100m' next season, LaLiga restart latest

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




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Orkun Kokcu to Arsenal: Gunners would be signing 'one of Holland's best midfielders', says Jaap Stam

Orkun Kokcu has been backed to make the grade at Arsenal by former Manchester United star Jaap Stam.




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Fifa 20 wonderkids: Best 100 career mode future stars, cheap young players with highest potential

Football across the globe on hold, so it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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Paul Pogba delivers injury update as Manchester United star offers lockdown fitness advice

Paul Pogba is targeting an immediate comeback from injury for Manchester United when Premier League football returns.




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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.




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N'Golo Kante 'one of the best players in the world' - Frank Lampard eager for Chelsea return after 'huge miss'

Frank Lampard is looking forward to having "one of the best players in the world" back in his Chelsea side as N'Golo Kante works towards regaining fitness.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford can 'reach Kylian Mbappe's level' and fight for Ballon d'Or

Matteo Darmian has backed former Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford to "reach the level" of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in future and even contend for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.




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Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums'

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.




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Manchester United face critical Paul Pogba decision that will shape entire transfer strategy

The true test of just how real Manchester United are prepared to get in the transfer market this summer will be their response to interest in Paul Pogba.




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Manchester United star Paul Pogba sent salary warning by Juventus chief

Juventus' chief football officer Fabio Paratici has warned that the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis will leave fewer clubs able to meet the financial demands of high-level players such as Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.




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FC Cologne reveal plans for 'quarantine-like' training camp when Bundesliga return confirmed

FC Cologne have announced plans to move into a "quarantine-like" training camp environment earlier than anticipated if the green light is given for the Bundesliga season to resume.




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Manchester United to remind Marcos Rojo of his responsibilities after video of lockdown guidelines breach

Manchester United will speak to Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout social distancing guidelines.




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Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra: 'Sir Alex Ferguson taught me that winning is normal'

Listen to Patrice Evra for just a few moments and it's clear what Manchester United lost when he walked away from the club.




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Ronald Koeman: Netherlands boss undergoes heart procedure after suffering chest pains

Former Southampton and Everton boss and current Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has been admitted to hospital in Amsterdam with heart problems.




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Tottenham starlet Japhet Tanganga praises Jose Mourinho for improving his versatility with full-back role

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has praised Jose Mourinho for helping him improve defensively and admits he did not expect to break into the team.




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Tottenham's Japhet Tanganga targets England call-up after establishing himself in Jose Mourinho's team

Japhet Tanganga is aiming to win his first England cap after establishing himself as a member of Tottenham's first-team squad.




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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd learn Koulibaly price plus Sancho latest; Chelsea rival Arsenal for Orkun Kokcu

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Jordan Henderson 'launches Ebay football shirt drive', Man Utd to warn Rojo

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




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Dave Kitson apologises for 'clumsy language' after Raheem Sterling suffered racist abuse

Dave Kitson has apologised for using "clumsy language" when assessing the racial abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling at Chelsea back in 2018.




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Manchester United 'warrior' Bruno Fernandes reveals his ruthless mentality

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success.




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Footage of 'weird' empty JFK airport as Leicester City's Christian Fuchs heads back for Preimer League return

Leicester City player Christian Fuchs has recorded an empty JFK airport as he heads back to England ahead of an expected return to training.




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Divock Origi responds to Liverpool transfer speculation and talks development under Jurgen Klopp

Divock Origi has insisted that he still sees his future at Liverpool, despite suggestions that he could be jettisoned to make way for attacking reinforcements this summer.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' hinges on crunch talks with players this week

Premier League clubs and their squads will hold crunch meetings this week, with players holding the key to the top-flight's plans for a return to action next month.