b There was much more to Norman Hunter than just his 'Bite yer legs' nickname By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:23:00Z The Leeds legend and 1966 World Cup winner has died at the age of 76 having contracted coronavirus Full Article
b 'Virgil van Dijk is a Liverpool leader... and Gini Wijnaldum is incredible' - Ryan Babel hails Dutch duo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:41:16Z Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has lavished praise upon the club's Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk. Full Article
b Premier League meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T12:47:00Z Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed. Full Article
b Premier League clubs meet again today with proposal to conclude season by June 30 set to put on the table By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T04:58:00Z Premier League clubs will hold another online meeting again today with a proposal expected to put on the table for the 2019-20 season to be finished by June 30. Full Article
b Jurgen Klopp's lockdown: Liverpool boss discusses Tiger King, Downton Abbey... and learning to tie a tie at 52! By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:02:14Z Like most football fans, Jurgen Klopp has found himself with a lot of time on his hands since Premier League action was suspended. Full Article
b Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:10:24Z Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players. Full Article
b Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'will have to leave to win trophies' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:16:01Z Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov. Full Article
b Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi announces donation of 16,000 meals for vulnerable people in Islington By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:44:45Z Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington. Full Article
b Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from England FIFA 20 tournament including Rashford vs Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T14:04:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b How Chelsea are supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:11:00Z Chelsea were one of the first clubs at any level to offer their support to local health services during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from quarter-finals of England FIFA 20 tournament By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:08:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Manchester United legends including Bryan Robson and Andy Cole connect with elderly fans during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T16:56:00Z A selection of Manchester United's past favourites are reaching out to elderly and vulnerable fans during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
b Karim Benzema rules out imminent Lyon return and wants to 'keep making history' at Real Madrid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T17:46:29Z Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos. Full Article
b Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T18:02:00Z Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Full Article
b Real Madrid should have signed Erling Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, says Luis Figo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T19:31:09Z Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes. Full Article
b Ex-Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reveals 'conflicted' relationship with players during turbulent reign By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:01:00Z Maurizio Sarri has revealed how he shared a "conflicted relationship" with his Chelsea squad but admits he misses the Premier League, describing it as "extraordinary". Full Article
b Barcelona should sell Ousmane Dembele this summer, says Rivaldo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:33:47Z Former Barcelona winger Rivaldo believes the time has come for the Catalan club to cut their losses and sell Ousmane Dembele. Full Article
b Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne's family recover from illness but unsure if coronavirus was the cause By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T22:09:20Z Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says his family have been ill during the coronavirus pandemic, but is unsure if they contracted Covid-19. Full Article
b Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:54:00Z Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors. Full Article
b Liverpool warned by Sadio Mane team-mate 'he won't stay forever' as Real Madrid consider transfer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:36:00Z Liverpool have been warned Sadio Mane will not stay at the club "forever" by his Senegal team-mate Keita Balde. Full Article
b Tottenham warned Harry Kane will quit but there's 'even worse news' over transfer fee By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T04:32:27Z Paul Merson has said 'anyone expecting £200m can forget it' Full Article
b Transfer news LIVE: Kurzawa signs Arsenal deal, Man Utd Koulibaly boost, Chelsea rival Liverpool for Werner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:35:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
b FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-07T11:15:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being. Full Article
b FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-05T07:09:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being. Full Article
b FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-01T14:30:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the glob has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Full Article
b FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must sign on career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-28T10:57:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and professional football has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Full Article
b Bruno Fernandes names Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T10:22:21Z Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has named old friend Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Old Trafford. Full Article
b Pablo Mari desperate for Arsenal stay as coronavirus pandemic disrupts loan spell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T15:38:25Z Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club. Full Article
b Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T16:45:00Z West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned. Full Article
b Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:48:00Z Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has hit back at criticism of the Premier League over discussions about how to finish the current campaign, claiming football is being used as a 'punch-bag'. Full Article
b Liverpool yet to make contact over Timo Werner deal, says RB Leipzig chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T18:41:00Z RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says the club have not been contacted by either Liverpool or Bayern Munich over a move for striker Timo Werner. Full Article
b Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:23:00Z Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish. Full Article
b David Beckham among 50 stars in Fifa campaign to thank healthcare workers fighting pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T02:45:24Z Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Transfer news LIVE: James Rodriguez and Saul Niguez to Man Utd, Arsenal in Edouard battle, De Ligt latest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:59:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
b Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T03:50:00Z PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit. Full Article
b Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:11:00Z Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Romelu Lukaku names Manchester United's best young player By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T07:39:16Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has highlighted who he thinks is the best young player at Manchester United. Full Article
b Manuel Neuer hits out at Bayern Munich after 'five-year contact' demands leaked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:05:22Z Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media. Full Article
b Mikel Arteta can make Arsenal compete with the best again, says Manuel Almunia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:24:00Z Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that Mikel Arteta can help re-establish the Gunners as one of the best teams in the Premier League. Full Article
b Thomas Partey to Arsenal, Lacazette to Atletico Madrid... who gets the better deal? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:19:50Z Our Football Manager 2020 simulation suggests a good deal for both sides Full Article
b Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
b Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:31:06Z In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way. Full Article
b AS Roma players and coaching staff to forgo four months' salary to help club through coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:22:00Z AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
b Brighton's Amex Stadium converted into coronavirus testing centre By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:49:00Z Brighton's Amex Stadium has been converted into a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers during the pandemic. Full Article
b Ex-Bradford man to raffle Cesc Fabregas shirt from iconic FA Cup win over Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:06:00Z Former Bradford City striker Billy Clarke is raffling off a shirt worn by Cesc Fabregas during the Bantams' famous 2015 FA Cup win over Chelsea to raise money for the NHS. Full Article
b Danish club FC Midtjylland setting up drive-in theatres for fans to watch behind closed doors games By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:45:00Z A Danish club have come up with a novel way to allow fans to watch games together when football returns behind closed doors – by setting up drive-in screenings. Full Article
b Real Madrid star Eden Hazard set to resume running after ankle surgery, says Roberto Martinez By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:21:00Z Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard will be running again in the next few days, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed. Full Article
b Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T18:07:00Z Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?' Full Article
b Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:20:38Z Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy. Full Article
b Cesc Fabregas 'fully confident' Lionel Messi will see out career at Barcelona By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:52:00Z Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas says he is "fully confident" that Lionel Messi will see out the rest of his career at the Nou Camp. Full Article