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Manchester United star Paul Pogba hits back at his critics: 'I didn't even know who Graeme Souness was'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit back at one of his biggest critics in Graeme Souness, admitting he didn't even know who the Liverpool legend was.




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Peter Bonetti was a goalkeeping great but also humble and friendly – Chris Woods remembers the Chelsea legend

The death on Sunday of Peter Bonetti at the age of 78 after a long illness has seen endless tributes paid to the Chelsea goalkeeping great.




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International football may not return until 2021, warns Fifa vice-president

International football may not be able to return until 2021 as priority is given to club fixtures, a Fifa vice-president has warned.




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Tottenham hope U-turn on furloughing staff will help break impasse over player wage cuts

Tottenham hope Monday's U-turn over furloughing staff will help break the deadlock in talks with their players over wage cuts.




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Jose Mourinho self-isolating with three Tottenham coaches in rented house

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Tottenham defender Ben Davies caring for elderly neighbour during lockdown: 'He didn't know I play for Spurs!'

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour.




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Graeme Souness vs Paul Pogba: Who wins the medals row between Manchester United star and Liverpool legend?

Paul Pogba vs Graeme Souness is the feud that keeps on giving after the two exchanged barbs again on Tuesday.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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Real Madrid transfer targets: Haaland, Mbappe, Mane? The players Los Blancos really want to sign

The current break due to coronavirus has seen the rumour mill in overdrive. With no football happening on the pitch, transfer talk is dominating the sports pages.




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FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the foreseeable future.




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Paul Pogba reveals why he was an Arsenal fan before dropping them for Manchester United

Paul Pogba has revealed that his love for Thierry Henry led to him supporting Arsenal before he became a Manchester United fan.




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Why Champions League final was the beginning of the end for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino

Victor Wanyama believes defeat to Liverpool changed things for Poch




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David Moyes predicts tight turnaround for West Ham squad when football season resumes

West Ham manager David Moyes says he does not expect to have any more than three weeks to work with his players before the season resumes.




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EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA

Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA.




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England Lionesses join #PlayersTogether fund to support NHS along with Premier League stars

Players from the England women's football team have joined the #PlayersTogether initiative set up by Premier League stars to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.




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On This Day: Paul Gascoigne's FA Cup free-kick beats Ryan Giggs' Arsenal wonder goal and Danny Rose's rocket

April 14 is a date blessed with an abundance of spectacular football goals, with three particularly notable efforts coming against Arsenal - but which did one did Twitter pick as the best strike?




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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit left players 'crying on the floor', reveals Steve Sidwell

Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007.




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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: England Lionesses join Players Together campaign; Bournemouth reverse furlough decision

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




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Newcastle takeover latest: '#NUFCTakeover' trends on Twitter amid reports Mike Ashley is set to sell club

Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: England Lionesses join Players Together campaign; Bournemouth reverse furlough decision

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




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A blueprint for the Premier League? How German football is preparing to start again

Wales defender James Lawrence has offered an insight into how German football is reacting to coronavirus as players begin to return to training.




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Transfer news LIVE: Haaland blow for Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Partey to Arsenal; Liverpool, Chelsea rumours

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




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Why Marcus Rashford is the toughest player in Manchester United training

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed Marcus Rashford is the toughest opponent in Manchester United training, stating the attacker's prowess has helped him develop as a defender.




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Liverpool will NOT sign Timo Werner this summer, fears Jamie Carragher

Liverpool may have to delay the signing of Timo Werner for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, says Jamie Carragher.




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Premier League clubs warned stadiums won't return to full capacity 'for 18 months'

Premier League clubs have been warned they may have to wait up to 18 months before they can host capacity crowds again.




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Harry Kane's Tottenham exit considered 'inevitable' as Manchester United draw up transfer plans

Harry Kane's departure from Tottenham is "inevitable", according to former West Ham player Tony Cottee.




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Millwall decide against furloughing players after concerns over training routines

Millwall have decided against furloughing their squad because players would be unable to follow club training programmes while on leave.




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Victor Osimhen reveals why he rejected Arsenal... and warns transfer giants he wants game time over a big club

Victor Osimhen has opened up about why he rejected Arsenal as a teenager... and why he will use the same reasoning when it comes to his next move.




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Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs

Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.




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How the West Ham medical department is working every day to keep Hammers squad fit for Premier League restart

West Ham's medical department have relished the challenge of keeping the squad fit and motivated during the lockdown and has hailed the commitment of the players.




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How Gareth Bale's self-belief got him through Tottenham winless streak

Ledley King reflects on Bale's two-year wait for a win in a Spurs shirt




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Lucas Moura raising baby son to be Tottenham fan with 'Come On You Spurs' chant during lockdown

Champions League hero Lucas Moura has again cemented his place in the hearts of Tottenham fans by teaching his child to sing 'Come On You Spurs'.




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Kai Havertz puts Manchester United and Liverpool on alert with latest transfer update

Kai Havertz is open to leaving Germany amid transfer interest from Manchester United, along with links to a host of other top European clubs.




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Newcastle takeover latest: 'Everybody will be celebrating' if £300m deal goes through

Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK​ says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash​' human rights image




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Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury

Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness.




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New Liverpool kit: 'Leaked' Nike home shirt for 2020/21 leaves fans unimpressed

A number of Liverpool fans have been left disappointed by a 'leaked' shirt for next season after pictures showing what appear to be the new Nike kit were posted on social media.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, says coach Quique Setien

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is sure Lionel Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Scottish Football League season ended, Tour de France postponed until August

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




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid's midfield shield would be a perfect signing for Mikel Arteta

Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes explains how he fooled City defence with sublime derby free-kick

Bruno Fernandes has revealed that his instinctive free-kick to tee up a goal for Anthony Martial against rivals Manchester City was entirely unplanned.




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Manchester United pay tribute to NHS workers as Old Trafford lit blue during coronavirus crisis

Manchester United paid tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.




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Transfer news LIVE: Werner to Liverpool update, Arsenal in Disasi talks, Man Utd eye Koulibaly; Chelsea gossip

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




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Bruno Fernandes reveals what quality future Manchester United signings must have

Bruno Fernandes has insisted he made the move to Manchester United in order to win every trophy available and wants players that follow him to Old Trafford to possess a similar hunger for success.




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Sadio Mane to Real Madrid: Why Liverpool star can shine with Eden Hazard

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool star Sadio Mane ahead of the transfer window.




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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on leaving Arsenal: Liverpool Champions League win wasn't an 'I told you so'

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted there were no feelings of 'I told you so' towards Arsenal after his move to Liverpool resulted in Champions League success.




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Manchester United pay tribute to NHS workers with Old Trafford display during coronavirus crisis

Manchester United paid tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.




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Newcastle takeover latest: The 'biggest decision' for new owners, according to Jamie Carragher

Newcastle United's prospective new owners face a huge call over whether to stick with current boss Steve Bruce or hire a new manager, according to Jamie Carragher.