Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.

Marco van Ginkel has revealed local Chelsea players remain able to train at Stamford Bridge, although the club insist on individual sessions only.

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Roberto Firmino doesn't focus on scoring goals, instead providing the 'gel' that glues his side together.

Liverpool fans would have been justified in feeling a little nervous when the summer transfer window of 2016 opened up.

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

Bonetti, dubbed 'The Cat', died at the age of 78 on Sunday

Bonetti was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup

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

Thierry Henry and Robbie Savage have raised £16,100 for NHS Charities Together after auctioning the shirt the Frenchman wore when he scored his 100th Arsenal goal.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season.

Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes.

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.

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.

Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding.

Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government.

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

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

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

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

Raheem Sterling believes team-mate David Silva's will be "sorely missed" as Manchester City prepare for life without their Spanish superstar.

Wolves' Diogo Jota snatched victory in the final of the Fifa 20 ePremier League Invitational with a dramatic 2-1 victory against Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says he is learning "so much" under manager Jose Mourinho.

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

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.

Jack Wilshere has admitted that he didn't initially want to join Arsenal as a child.

Jose Mourinho has named Ronaldo as the best player he has seen – just not the one you might expect.

QPR boss Mark Warburton says he cannot see how football's transfer window can go ahead this summer, in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jack Wilshere has revealed how he could have missed his England debut having spent the night before in hospital.

The French football season has been ended after the country's government announced that no large sporting events will be allowed to take place until at least September, even if they are behind closed doors.

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.

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.

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.

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).

The coronavirus lockdown has given many of us time to polish off odd-jobs and tie up loose ends, but finally finishing a sticker collection you started 41 years ago is among the more novel.

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.

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.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has rejected speculation linking him with a move away from the club, insisting he has a "very good relationship" with coach Frank Lampard.

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

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

It is hard to believe that it has been seven years now since Manchester United and England legend David Beckham made the final appearance of his glittering 20-year playing career.

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