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Besiktas chief: Karius wants Liverpool return after lodging Fifa wages complaint

Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages.




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Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus

Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Why Chelsea must sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer

Football Manager 2020 predicts Coutinho's first season at Stamford Bridge...




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Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid

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.




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Glazer family, owner of the NFL's Buccaneers and Manchester United, donate five million meals in Tampa Bay

The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida.




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Tottenham to speak to Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko after pair train together during coronavirus lockdown

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together




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Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko sorry for training together amid lockdown; Tottenham duo to make NHS donation

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines




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Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back

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.




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Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born

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.




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Why Man City star Leroy Sane could benefit from football lockdown

Leroy Sane could benefit from football being placed on lockdown, according to Manchester City teammate Ilkay Gundogan.




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Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Former Tottenham manager 'ticks all the boxes' after £300m takeover

Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park




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Transfer news LIVE: Semedo to Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Coutinho to Chelsea deal; Arsenal, Liverpool 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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Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal

"An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website.




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West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus

West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.




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Arsenal and Tottenham could 'beat Chelsea to Champions League football' with proposed Uefa rule change

Arsenal and Tottenham could qualify for next season's Champions League ahead of Chelsea if the Premier League campaign is unable to be finished, according to reports.




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Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy

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.




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Ben Thornley: My knee was like opening a book and all the pages falling out

INTERVIEW + The ex-Manchester United winger discusses his knee injury, watching the Class of '92 succeed, becoming an MUTV pundit... and has some transfer tips for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer




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Tottenham would miss out on compensation if Mauricio Pochettino joins Newcastle

EXCLUSIVE




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Arsenal will not ask women's team to take pay cut after men's agreement

Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut.




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Crystal Palace plan 160th anniversary celebrations and new crest despite FA snub over 1861 origin

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.




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Gary McAllister on two Liverpool 'proper men' who are key to dressing room culture

Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.




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National League clubs vote to end 2019-20 season with remaining matches cancelled

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.




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Martin Odegaard looks ready for Real Madrid but Los Blancos may have to wait another year for the Norwegian

It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos.




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National Stephen Lawrence Day: FA inclusion chief Paul Elliott says more must be done to eliminate racism

Former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believe there is still work to be done to eliminate racism in football, on the second National Stephen Lawrence Day.




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Who is Francisco Ramos? The transfer Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to make this summer

Francisco Ramos was surprised to find himself being linked with Manchester United this week after earning praise from close friend Bruno Fernandes.




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Watford players agree wage deferral during coronavirus shutdown

The squad will defer their salaries by up to 30 per cent




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Who is Gabriel Veron? The Brazilian teenager linked with a move to Arsenal

Gabriel Veron is a player in demand with Everton and Arsenal in pursuit, according to recent reports.




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Newcastle takeover: Government unlikely to intervene in Saudi Arabia-led deal

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.




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Phil Neville: England Women's manager set to step down in summer 2021

The Football Association is expected to announce that England Women's manager Phil Neville will step down in the summer of 2021.




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Who is Nnamdi Collins? The lightning-quick German teenager linked with Chelsea

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Agent shoots down latest transfer speculation

Thomas Partey's representatives have denied that the Atletico Madrid midfielder is involved in transfer negotiations with Arsenal.




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Jamie Carragher name-checks Timo Werner as he tells Liverpool to 'spend big'

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack".




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Transfer news LIVE: Gabriel Veron, Partey to Arsenal; Coutinho to Chelsea; Sancho, Francisco Ramos to Man Utd

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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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal players 'pressured into pay cut', Dutch football likely to be cancelled

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




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Phil Neville had ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before England Women's slump

Phil Neville harboured genuine ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before his reign as England Women's manager began to unravel.




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Leeds rename Elland Road stand after club legend Norman Hunter who died from coronavirus

Leeds United have renamed the South Stand at Elland Road after club legend Norman Hunter,




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West Ham boss David Moyes turns delivery boy for his village: 'One lady gave me £20 and said: Keep the change, son!'

INTERVIEW




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Arsenal players' coronavirus lockdown rule breach sees club remind stars of their responsibilities

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.




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James Rodriguez to Inter Miami? Colombian star linked with switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise

James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami.




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National League: Only clubs with a 'death wish' would want to continue season, warns Sutton chairman

Only clubs with a "death wish" would want to continue the National League season, according to one chairman, after the campaign was finally abandoned on Wednesday.




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Women's 2021 European Championship postponed to 2022 with new dates confirmed

The Women's 2021 European Championship in England will be delayed by a year and played from July 6 to 31, 2022, at the same venues as originally planned, UEFA has announced.




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Chelsea players close to finalising 10 per cent wage cut

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line




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Phil Neville set to leave England Women role, hints brother Gary Neville

England Women manager Phil Neville is set to leave his role next summer due to the delay of the Women's European Championship to 2022, according to his brother Gary Neville.




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Eric Dier charged by FA after clash with fan in Tottenham stadium stands

Eric Dier has been charged by the Football Association after his confrontation with a fan in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.




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Liverpool 'kidded' Chelsea with £50m Fernando Torres deal says Jamie Carragher: 'I couldn't believe it'

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.




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Real Madrid urged to sign 'ideal' Paul Pogba from Manchester United: 'There is no reason to wait'

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.




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Why Uefa's Champions League decision is bad news for Tottenham

Tottenham's Champions League hopes received a blow on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.




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Why Uefa's Champions League decision is good news for Chelsea

Chelsea's Champions League hopes received a boost on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to help grow and transport food for local community during coronavirus crisis

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will volunteer to help transport food during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Barcelona midfielder Matheus Fernandes says he will 'mark an era' at Camp Nou

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.