re Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T03:58:00Z Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
re Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re Premier League Players Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:44:00Z Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
re Tottenham star Heung-min Son begins military training in South Korea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:19:02Z Tottenham star Heung-min Son has arrived at marines boot camp for the start of his three-week military basic training. Full Article
re Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:12:48Z Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma. Full Article
re Tottenham must be 'very cautious' in transfer market, says former director of football Damien Comolli By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:18:00Z Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned. Full Article
re Watford players set to agree wage deferrals of at least 30 per cent after month-long talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:46:00Z Watford will become the third Premier League club to agree wage deferrals with their squad this week. Full Article
re Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:12:23Z Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer. Full Article
re Liverpool suspend season ticket renewal process due to coronavirus uncertainty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:28:11Z Liverpool have suspended their scheduled Premier League season ticket renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
re How major Roy Keane decision launched the career of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:32:22Z Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's journey to the summit of European football could have been halted at the very first step were it not for Roy Keane, former Sunderland coach Ricky Sbragia has revealed. Full Article
re Manchester United fans react to podcast 'gold' as Paul Scholes is ruthlessly trolled by hosts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:06:00Z Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding. Full Article
re Aymeric Laporte buys Olympic kit of late boxer in coronavirus auction and returns item to father By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:53:37Z Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has purchased kit worn by late French boxer Alexis Vastine auction to raise money for French healthcare workers. Full Article
re Champions League new fixture dates 'set to be confirmed by Uefa' for August By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:09:00Z Champions League dates for the remainder of the European calendar are set to be confirmed by Uefa, according to reports in Italy. Full Article
re LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:58:00Z LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations. Full Article
re Premier League must be completed in order to maintain integrity, says Andros Townsend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:24:24Z Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says the Premier League season must finish in order to maintain the integrity of the competition. Full Article
re Cesc Fabregas names current Arsenal player he would most like to play with By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:47:52Z Former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas has named the one current Gunners player he would most want to play with. Full Article
re Number of footballers reporting depression symptoms doubles during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:59:55Z The percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since coronavirus lockdown measures were put in place across Europe, a study has found. Full Article
re 'Outstanding' Liverpool 'hit the jackpot' when they hired Jurgen Klopp, says Cesc Fabregas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:05:00Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has hailed Liverpool as "outstanding" and says the club "hit the jackpot" when they hired Jurgen Klopp. Full Article
re Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:50:31Z Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo. Full Article
re BBC hire Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to teach Spanish lessons for homeschooling service By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:15:00Z Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will host Spanish lessons for children as part of the BBC's new homeschooling service. Full Article
re Theory Liverpool vs Atletico helped spread coronavirus an 'interesting hypothesis' says government advisor By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:09:28Z Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government. Full Article
re How Manchester United are helping players with psychological support and cooking lessons during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:36:52Z Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
re Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:42:54Z Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home. Full Article
re Transfer news LIVE: Sancho agrees Man Utd terms, Francisco Ramos latest, Chilwell to Chelsea, Dembele to Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T21:11:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
re Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Ramifications for Premier League as number of EFL clubs wanting season to end grows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:56:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re ePremier League Invitational tournament LIVE stream: How to watch, start time and confirmed players By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:04Z With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21). Full Article
re Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:00Z Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season. Full Article
re Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:30:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:56:00Z Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates. Full Article
re Mesut Ozil one of three Arsenal players stalling on pay-cut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:42:00Z Mesut Ozil is believed to be among three Arsenal players stalling on a pay-cut. Full Article
re Charlton face EFL investigation into takeover by East Street Investments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:23:00Z Owner Tahnoon Nimer and former chairman Matt Southall intend to co-operate with the investigation Full Article
re Tony Bellew trolls Liverpool for 'holding parade in December' before missing out on title By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:24:01Z Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December". Full Article
re Marcus Rashford take on Jose Mourinho's tough love could offer hope for Tanguy Ndombele's Tottenham career By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:55:10Z Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's insight into how a "tough" period under Jose Mourinho ultimately improved him as a player could offer hope to Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Full Article
re Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez suffered 'very torturous' spell after leaving Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:12:54Z Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda. Full Article
re Besiktas chief: Karius wants Liverpool return after lodging Fifa wages complaint By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:50:22Z Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages. Full Article
re Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:05:00Z Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United. Full Article
re Crystal Palace claim they are oldest professional football club after discovering history back to 1861 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:42:00Z Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence. Full Article
re Arsenal 'a million miles off Premier League title… even Pep Guardiola couldn't make them champions' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:36:00Z Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson Full Article
re Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:13:16Z The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer. Full Article
re Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:27:00Z Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
re Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is Uruguay's 'best ever player' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T19:33:25Z Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate Full Article
re Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T03:22:46Z "An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website. Full Article
re West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T04:00:39Z West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled. Full Article
re Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:24:47Z The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners. Full Article
re Arsenal will not ask women's team to take pay cut after men's agreement By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:38:59Z Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut. Full Article
re Crystal Palace plan 160th anniversary celebrations and new crest despite FA snub over 1861 origin By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:56:00Z Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves. Full Article
re Francisco Ramos responds to Bruno Fernandes comments over joining him at Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:04:49Z Francisco Ramos has thanked his friend Bruno Fernandes for saying he wants him to join Manchester United - but suggests a move is very unlikely. Full Article
re Gary McAllister on two Liverpool 'proper men' who are key to dressing room culture By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:47:37Z Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner. Full Article
re Charlton ignored multiple EFL requests for proof of funds before investigation launched By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:18:34Z EXCLUSIVE Full Article
re Darren Bent alleges 'snake in Arsenal dressing room' leaked Mesut Ozil pay-cut story By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:09:38Z Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement. Full Article