Ronaldinho has spoken out about his stint in a Paraguayan prison after allegedly using a fake passport to enter the country.

Liverpool have confirmed that plans to expand the Anfield Road end of the club's home ground have been delayed by 'at least' 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Spain's health minister Salvador Illa has warned that football is unlikely to return in the country before the summer.

Before the suspension of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, West Ham were embroiled in a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status.

Premier League clubs expect the transfer window to be delayed until late August at the earliest as English football remains gripped by uncertainty.

Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos has revealed Arsenal players showed signs of coronavirus symptoms following manager Mikel Arteta's diagnosis, but were not tested.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.

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Former France defender Willy Sagnol believes all the conditions are in place for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United and sign for Real Madrid this summer.

Players should be given yellow cards should they spit on the field when football resumes, says Fifa's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe.

Former Liverpool, Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61.

Graeme Souness paid an emotional tribute to 'big pal' and Liverpool team-mate Michael Robinson following his death at the age of 61.

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.

Former Liverpool forward Donald Woan has passed away at the age of 92, the club have confirmed.

Uefa have given the Premier League until May 25 to provide their plans for getting the campaign back under way.

Michael Carrick claims Manchester United have a "perfect" midfield blend – even before a proposed move for Jack Grealish or James Maddison this summer.

Curtis Jones has shown this season that he is getting closer to the level required of a forward in the Liverpool first team.

Former Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has defended Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal's ill-fated spells as manager.

Tottenham have on Tuesday returned to training during the coronavirus lockdown as clubs look to conclude the Premier League season.

Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real".

The Premier League has reportedly advised clubs that they should consider recalling players and staff who are currently abroad as Project Restart gathers pace.

Paul Pogba can be persuaded to stay at Manchester United after seeing the form of Bruno Fernandes.

Paris Saint-Germain will play their remaining home Champions League matches overseas if it is not possible to do so in France, according to president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Frank Lampard is speaking to Dries Mertens "almost every day" as the Chelsea step up their pursuit of the Belgian striker, according to reports.

Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to remain at AS Roma beyond his current loan spell, according to Giallorossi coach Paulo Fonseca.

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.

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou.

Football authorities have been asked to consider staging key matches at neutral venues to reduce the strain on the emergency services, if the sport is given the green light to resume.

Crystal Palace are preparing for an imminent return to training as the Eagles begin to work back towards a normal routine.

In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know.

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).

Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes signing "a better Divock Origi" is the top priority for his former club when the summer transfer window opens.

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has described plans to resume the Premier League season as a 'non-starter', sharing his fear that 'farcical' scenes would ensue in the event of the title heading to Merseyside.

Arsenal are planning to surprise thousands of supporters with phone calls from current players and club legends during the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.

Paris Saint-Germain have dedicated their Ligue 1 title win to healthcare staff and key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title.

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.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is certain that Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona – whatever happens at the Catalan club.

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.

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Premier League clubs will meet today as officials prepare to step up plans for 'Project Restart', in the hope that the English football season can yet be completed and avoid the fate of its French and Dutch counterparts.

Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes Chelsea midfielder Willian would become an important player for Tottenham should he sign in the summer, insisting his existing relationship with Jose Mourinho would prove highly beneficial.

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.

Gary Neville says the best way to end the Premier League season is to move the entire competition to another country in Europe.

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