Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate

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

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.

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.

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.

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

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

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Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA.

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.

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic

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

Uefa will release almost £60million in benefit payments to clubs who released players for European Qualifiers early to help ease the financial impact of coronavirus.

The government have been urged to conduct an investigation into links between Liverpool hosting a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid and a spike in cases of coronavirus in the city.

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.

Manchester United are aiming to resume full training next month as Premier League clubs work towards a return to action in June.

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian will don the message "Thank you NHS" on their home kit next season.

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

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.

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Hakim Ziyech insists his Chelsea future was never in doubt and claims he was always intent on joining the club in July.

Ray Parlour has blasted former club Arsenal's lack of leadership, defending Mesut Ozil as he stalls on taking a pay cut.

Aston Villa have become the latest Premier League club to announce the agreement of salary deferrals with players during the coronavirus shutdown.

Chelsea's first team will not take a pay cut and will instead be asked to continue supporting various charities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester United's hopes of signing James Maddison during the next transfer window have been dealt a sizable blow after the player stated his intention to remain at Leicester City.

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Arsenal players will be permitted limited access to the club's London Colney training grounds from next week.

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has backed calls for his former club to sign RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

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

Liverpool are enjoying a season few have bettered over the years and should be celebrating their first ever Premier League title.

Tottenham fans appear to be divided over a 'leaked' away shirt for next season after pictures emerged on social media.

Italian football clubs have been told they can return return to training in May following a televised speech from prime minister Giuseppe Conte.

Scott McTominay has revealed he nearly left Manchester United on loan but believes his patience in waiting for his chance has paid off.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to the club.

Tottenham should consider selling Tanguy Ndombele if it means getting Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti, says former Spurs striker Darren Bent.

Bukayo Saka is yet to put pen to paper on a new Arsenal contract - but his latest tweet hints an announcement may not be far away.

West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.

Arsenal fans have, somewhat unsurprisingly, identified centre-back as Mikel Arteta's problem position ahead of this summer's transfer window.

Premier League clubs have put all players based abroad on standby as a return to training draws near.