re Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal and West Ham players return to training grounds, French Grand Prix off By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:10:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United? Conditions are right for Real Madrid move, says Willy Sagnol By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T03:42:23Z Former France defender Willy Sagnol believes all the conditions are in place for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United and sign for Real Madrid this summer. Full Article
re Footballers should be booked for spitting as they risk spreading coronavirus, says Fifa's chief medic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:50:00Z Players should be given yellow cards should they spit on the field when football resumes, says Fifa's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe. Full Article
re Tanguy Ndombele at Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo at Tottenham: Predicting transfer swap deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:35:18Z Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder. Full Article
re New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech reveals key Frank Lampard talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:24:20Z Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says Frank Lampard convinced him to move to Stamford Bridge. Full Article
re Michael Robinson dead: Former Liverpool and Ireland star passes away, aged 61 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:04:00Z Former Liverpool, Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61. Full Article
re West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:08:07Z David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward. Full Article
re Premier League clubs will fight to play at own stadiums with St George's Park, Wembley and Twickenham considered By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:52:00Z Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign. Full Article
re Premier League given May 25 deadline to submit plans for return to live action By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:01:00Z Uefa have given the Premier League until May 25 to provide their plans for getting the campaign back under way. Full Article
re Alki David, the British billionaire trying to buy Barcelona stadium's naming rights, plans to 'clone his wife' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:27:35Z British billionaire Alki David remains interested in securing the naming rights deal for Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium with his cannabis company and claims he could bring 'great ideas' to the Catalan club, before revealing plans to 'clone his wife'. Full Article
re Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:15:08Z Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports. Full Article
re Watford open stadium to NHS staff and prepare to launch maternity unit at Vicarage Road By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:17:26Z Watford have overhauled their Vicarage Road stadium to support their neighbours at Watford General Hospital through the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
re Jack Wilshere recalls being rushed to hospital in agony on the eve of his England debut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:56:51Z Jack Wilshere has revealed how he could have missed his England debut having spent the night before in hospital. Full Article
re Liverpool rising star Curtis Jones set for regular first-team role, says academy chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:25:46Z Curtis Jones has shown this season that he is getting closer to the level required of a forward in the Liverpool first team. Full Article
re Tottenham return to training: Watch as squad head back to Hotspur Way amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:52:50Z Tottenham have on Tuesday returned to training during the coronavirus lockdown as clubs look to conclude the Premier League season. Full Article
re Alan Pardew leaves ADO Den Haag after just four months as manager following Eredivisie cancellation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T17:26:42Z ADO Den Haag have announced that Alan Pardew and his coaching team have left the club by mutual consent after four months in charge. Full Article
re Spanish clubs given green light to return to individual training with LaLiga committed to finishing season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T17:17:00Z Spanish clubs have been given the green light to return to individual training next week by prime minister Pedro Sanchez. Full Article
re Scott McTominay 5k time 'a joke', says Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw: 'I don't even know if it's real' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:44:37Z Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real". Full Article
re Premier League Project Restart: Clubs 'advised to recall players and staff from abroad' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T19:57:00Z The Premier League has reportedly advised clubs that they should consider recalling players and staff who are currently abroad as Project Restart gathers pace. Full Article
re Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has faith MLS will make right decision over restart By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:39:00Z Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry believes the MLS will find a solution regarding the outcome of the 2020 season in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
re Andre Onana to Chelsea? Goalkeeper confirms desire to leave Ajax By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T21:23:34Z Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea. Full Article
re Tottenham crowned Premier League's most valuable club over Manchester United and Man City - study By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:00:45Z Tottenham have overtaken both Manchester United and Manchester City to be crowned the most valuable club in the Premier League, according to a study conducted by football finances expert Kieran Maguire and the University of Liverpool. Full Article
re Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest; Ligue 1 season officially OFF By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:41:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re PSG prepared to play home Champions League matches abroad after Ligue 1 cancellation, says Nasser Al-Khelaifi By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:42:00Z Paris Saint-Germain will play their remaining home Champions League matches overseas if it is not possible to do so in France, according to president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Full Article
re Premier League warned as Fifa medical chief advises 'no football return before September' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:22:00Z Fifa medical chief Michel D'Hooghe has warned against a return to football before September. Full Article
re Watford complete signing of Pape Gueye on free transfer from Le Havre By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:41:00Z Watford have completed the signing of French midfielder Pape Gueye on a free transfer from Le Havre. Full Article
re Chelsea share dominance as 'best club for young English talent' as Manchester City influence rises By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T04:11:00Z Chelsea are no longer the best place for English youngsters to go as Manchester City establish themselves as an attractive option, Training Ground Guru has found. Full Article
re EFL propose using regional hubs to complete season during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:30:15Z EXCLUSIVE Full Article
re Chelsea boy wonder Billy Gilmour: Small in stature, but he can become giant of the game By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:03:00Z The Gifted: Part one in our series looking at London's best young sporting talent Full Article
re Football must respect Government decision on fate of 2019-20 season, says Rio Ferdinand By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:20:00Z Former Manchester United and England stalwart Rio Ferdinand says any Government decision regarding the fate of the 2019-20 domestic football season must be respected. Full Article
re Football could end up 'disappearing' if it does not restart, warns LaLiga president Javier Tebas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:52:53Z LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted. Full Article
re Jadon Sancho or Kai Havertz? Manchester United face transfer dilemma as coronavirus forces rethink By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:06:54Z Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks certain to bolster his attacking options during the summer transfer window as he looks to turn his side into genuine challengers to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City. Full Article
re Granit Xhaka opens up on 'hatred' of clash with fans that cost him Arsenal captaincy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:54:00Z Granit Xhaka has opened up on the "hatred" he felt towards him following an infamous spat with Arsenal fans earlier this season. Full Article
re Third of fans would sacrifice rest of Premier League season to deny Liverpool title, survey finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T14:16:00Z Almost a third of football fans would sacrifice their own clubs' prospects for the remainder of the season in order to see Liverpool miss out on the title, a survey has found. Full Article
re Barcelona's Arthur rejects transfer talk and insists: 'My only interest is to stay' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:25:34Z Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou. Full Article
re Thomas Partey's representatives fuel Arsenal and Manchester United transfer talk with latest Instagram post By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:06:00Z The future of Arsenal and Manchester United target Thomas Partey has once again taken an intriguing turn on social media. Full Article
re Trevor Cherry dead: Former England and Leeds defender dies aged 72 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:28:00Z Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72. Full Article
re Mauricio Pochettino dreams of Tottenham return to complete 'work that we didn't finish' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:23:00Z Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he dreams of returning to Tottenham one day to complete the work that was never finished. Full Article
re Transfer news LIVE: Two Arsenal signings; Partey, Reguilon latest; Saul to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:53:00Z 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: Premier League Project Restart in doubt as France 'wants European leagues to end' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T21:24:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
re What Ferran Torres would bring to Liverpool: 'Skilful, great one-on-one, quick... and scores goals' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:10:00Z Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief. Full Article
re Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:56:00Z Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics Full Article
re Mauricio Pochettino drops Tottenham hint with Manchester United, The Last Dance 'year seven' reference By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:38:03Z Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he should have been given more time at Tottenham, citing Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Michael Jordan's Chicago Red Bulls as ideal examples of sporting patience. Full Article
re Crystal Palace ready to open training ground as players prepare for imminent return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:39:01Z Crystal Palace are preparing for an imminent return to training as the Eagles begin to work back towards a normal routine. Full Article
re Lionel Messi's career changed after my advice at Barcelona, says Samuel Eto'o By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:46:30Z In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know. Full Article
re Dave Kitson announces bid to replace Gordon Taylor as PFA chief executive By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:37:00Z Former Premier League striker Dave Kitson has announced his bid to end Gordon Taylor's near four-decade run as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). Full Article
re Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi suggests transfers are not a priority in call with club staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T05:46:00Z Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi has suggested that transfers are not a priority this summer in call with club staff. Full Article
re Agent Berbatov? Ex-Man United striker reveals role in signing 'unbelievable' Anthony Martial By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:19:00Z Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov. Full Article
re Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants to finish the 2019-20 Premier League season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:01:00Z Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he wants to finish the season. Full Article
re Premier League stars shouldn't resume season without health guarantees, says former Liverpool midfielder By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:20:05Z Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing. Full Article