While the message was sincere, the word-for-word tweets prompted many to call out Figo for a lack of effort with the only difference between the two posts was the accompanying images.

Bernardo Silva has stated he expects Portugal international team-mate Bruno Fernandes to be a success at Manchester United, after backing him to settle in England.

The Dutch FA took the decision on Friday to cancel the Eredivisie , with the title left by vacant by Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, and neighbouring Belgium could follow after a meeting on Monday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alan Pardew could only sit and wait for the phone call. There was nothing else to do as the fate of ADO Den Haag's season was debated in a series of video conference calls.

This piece from our legendary writer Ian Wooldridge, who followed Jimmy Greaves's career closely, first appeared in Sportsmail on February 21, 2001...

Thousands of our readers have joined the campaign to 'give him a gong'. Here's a selection of the letters and emails hailing him as the the people's champion.

Brendan Rodgers has launched a passionate defence of James Maddison's lifestyle and insists the Leicester midfielder is the footballer all youngsters want to emulate.

DANNY MURPHY: Young managers usually want a wise old owl next to them for experience. Frank Lampard bucked the trend by appointing Jody Morris as his assistant.

The England manager, who said some of his side's recent performances as 'unacceptable', admitted they are still some way from closing the gap on the two-time world champions.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cast doubt on Rashford's availability for the Euros on Wednesday, claiming that the player's recovery from a double stress fracture of the back was taking longer to heal than expected.

Chris Smalling has outlined his desire to win a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad, despite not having been capped for his country since 2017.

Not many football fans would have put Harvey Barnes in their England squad for Euro 2020 at the start of the season, yet the Leicester attacker is from a family who know all about defying the odds.

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling believes that a victorious England campaign in Euro 2020 could represent a significant step forward in the country's battle against racism.

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: As Eddie Nketiah wheeled away towards the corner flag, the Arsenal forward dialled a few numbers into an imaginary phone.

West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Brady has thrown her support behind Sportsmail's quest to see former England striker Jimmy Greaves honoured for services to football.

Manchester United left back Luke Shaw hasn't featured in the last 15 England games under Gareth Southgate since playing against Spain in the Nations League 17 months ago.

The Red Devils hope to bag the 24-year-old playmaker early in the summer transfer window, but want to 'execute' a deal in February.

The FA will today hold urgent talks over the impact of the coronavirus on England's Wembley friendly with Italy next month. Twelve people have died from the disease in Italy so far.

Take a look at Jerome Sinclair's social media accounts, and you won't find out much. No tweets since 2017, and all of his profile pictures are black. In a way, it is a sad reflection of his struggles.

The Spurs striker has been missing since January but Jose Mourinho confirmed he has returned to light training in a major boost to both Tottenham and England.

England have revealed grand developments for Wembley stadium, as they prepare to ensure the iconic national stadium remains among the world's best.

England football doctor Rob Chakraverty faced fresh questions on Saturday night after a former elite athlete said she believed her thyroid medication was mishandled by him.

Marcus Rashford is due to return from injury before the end of the season. The Manchester United striker, 22, suffered a stress fracture in his back in January.

FA chairman Greg Clarke says England will continue to prepare for next month's friendly against Italy at Wembley despite increasing fears over the spread of the coronavirus.

DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave his unequivocal support to David De Gea as he described Manchester United's No1 as the 'world's best goalkeeper'.

The 23-year-old has established himself as first-choice centre-back, starting 18 of the Toffees' last 19 league matches, and has been mentioned for a potential England call-up.

Daniel Sturridge has left Turkish club Trabzonspor because he has been suspended from all football-related activity worldwide until the middle of June following an appeal by the FA

Gareth Southgate is giving serious consideration to handing Phil Foden a first England call-up this month. The teenager shone in front of England assistant Steve Holland at Wembley.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD: Keira Walsh felt like she had to carry the world on her shoulders amid a constant stream of negativity during the World Cup.

Joe Gomez said his infamous clash with Raheem Sterling has made him more guarded but admits he has learned from the experience.

England manager Gareth Southgate is seriously considering calling on the 19-year-old for this month's friendlies and Guardiola believes the midfielder's stock will continue to rise.

England manager Gareth Southgate has backed his No 1 goalkeeper despite his patchy form this season. Pickford again came under the microscope with a mistake at the weekend.

It was the afternoon that confirmed beyond all doubt that Phil Foden belongs on the grandest of stages. The hope now is that Foden can make a breakthrough soon for club and country.

The 28-year-old, who plays for Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League, says the fanfare around the four-time world champions made it more difficult to get over the semi-final loss.

MATT HUGHES IN AMSTERDAM: Southgate warned Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford that they must prove their fitness by playing for their clubs before the end of the season.

MATT HUGHES - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England players have been told there is a possibility the game will be called off, as the FA wait for advice from the government.

Both sides had chances to open the scoring in the first half, with England's Nikita Parris failing to divert a header past Alyssa Naeher and Carly Telford equal to a dipping shot from Rose Lavelle.

Since the shambolic viewings four years ago, England have started to assemble a side capable of going all the way and Southgate deserves credit for putting faith in the next generation.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Carly Telford has sent a warning to Chelsea that she could leave the club in search of regular football after proving she's worthy of Phil Neville's No 1 spot.

The coronavirus is set to cause more sporting event cancellations, with England's upcoming friendlies against Italy and Denmark under threat, according to The Sun.

Harry Kane has stepped up his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury as he returned to the pitches of Tottenham's training ground. The England captain is on the slow road back to fitness.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has refused to rule out making a return to the England squad for Euro 2020 with doubts over the fitness of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN TEXAS: White came off the bench to hit an 84th-minute winner against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup in New Jersey on Sunday.

John Barnes has warned Jadon Sancho against completing a £100million transfer to Liverpool in the summer before he is ready.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN DALLAS: Nikita Parris says she still believes in Phil Neville despite admitting England have not improved since being knocked out of the World Cup last summer.

The announcement of all public activities being restricted or completely shut down until March 29 include the expectation that international friendlies at the end of the month will be cancelled.

JAMES SHARPE AT ANFIELD: There are few positions in which England are blooming more right now than at right-back. Two players did battle under the lights at Anfield as Liverpool.

EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING: Phil Neville is considering his future and could be set to end his two-year spell in charge of England's women.

The England boss was keen on getting the players together if England's friendlies with Italy and Denmark were postponed later this month, which they now have been.

UEFA have officially decided to postpone the Euros until the summer of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will now take place between June 11 to July 11 next year.