The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France.

Ed Woodward has indicated Manchester United fans will not be left paying the price for the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester United have announced plans to deliver 60,000 meals to NHS staff.

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has described plans to resume the Premier League season as a 'non-starter', sharing his fear that 'farcical' scenes would ensue in the event of the title heading to Merseyside.

Dietmar Hamann has cast doubt over whether Timo Werner would be a good fit for Liverpool and suggested Jurgen Klopp should look at other targets this summer.

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title in 2005.

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Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.

Paris Saint-Germain have dedicated their Ligue 1 title win to healthcare staff and key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham continue to offer their state-of-the-art stadium to assist the combat against the coronavirus pandemic and on Thursday provided a behind-the-scenes look into how the stadium has been transformed.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is ready take the risk of contracting coronavirus by returning to action following six weeks of inactivity due to Covid-19.

Ligue 1 became the second major European league to announce its cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, following the Eredivisie's termination last week.

Top clubs are concerned that coronavirus testing is the biggest obstacle to the return of professional football.

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title.

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane says teammate Jack Grealish has outgrown the club and believes it is "only a matter of time" before he gets a move.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.

May 1, 2005 is a date for the history books – a day when everything changed for FC Barcelona as a 17-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first official goal for the Catalan club.

Premier League clubs will meet again today to discuss the resumption of the 2019-20 season.

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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has talked up a move for England colleague Jadon Sancho this summer.

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has labelled Lautaro Martinez a "great footballer" and believes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi is a huge incentive for the Inter Milan striker.

Premier League clubs will meet today as officials prepare to step up plans for 'Project Restart', in the hope that the English football season can yet be completed and avoid the fate of its French and Dutch counterparts.

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.

Gary Neville says the best way to end the Premier League season is to move the entire competition to another country in Europe.

Charlton Athletic staff were paid last month but not with funds from majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer, who is still yet to inject any money into the beleaguered Championship club.

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

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

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

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

The Premier League and wider sport were on Friday undergoing crunch talks which will be pivotal in deciding the reality of a return to action.

Jadon Sancho has stirred the transfer pot, teasing Liverpool fans tuning in to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Instagram Live on Thursday.

Manchester United are forming a committee to decide how to honour club legends.

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has opened up on the arduous recovery he faces after overcoming a brain tumour.

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.

England international Kieran Trippier has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's betting rules.

Carneiro: "It only takes one case for this to blow up and to put a lot of individuals at risk"

Premier League clubs underlined their commitment to complete the season as the "first tentative" steps towards a restart were discussed on Friday.

Fans could be locked out of Premier League games until the end of the 2020-21 season.

All but two of Chelsea's players currently overseas are expected to return by Sunday amid talks over the possible resumption of the Premier League season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he cried after Real Madrid lost on penalties to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals in 2012.

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