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Manchester United star Paul Pogba hits back at his critics: 'I didn't even know who Graeme Souness was'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit back at one of his biggest critics in Graeme Souness, admitting he didn't even know who the Liverpool legend was.




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies caring for elderly neighbour during lockdown: 'He didn't know I play for Spurs!'

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour.




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Graeme Souness vs Paul Pogba: Who wins the medals row between Manchester United star and Liverpool legend?

Paul Pogba vs Graeme Souness is the feud that keeps on giving after the two exchanged barbs again on Tuesday.




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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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A blueprint for the Premier League? How German football is preparing to start again

Wales defender James Lawrence has offered an insight into how German football is reacting to coronavirus as players begin to return to training.




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Transfer news LIVE: Haaland blow for Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Partey to Arsenal; Liverpool, Chelsea rumours

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




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How the West Ham medical department is working every day to keep Hammers squad fit for Premier League restart

West Ham's medical department have relished the challenge of keeping the squad fit and motivated during the lockdown and has hailed the commitment of the players.




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How Gareth Bale's self-belief got him through Tottenham winless streak

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




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Lucas Moura raising baby son to be Tottenham fan with 'Come On You Spurs' chant during lockdown

Champions League hero Lucas Moura has again cemented his place in the hearts of Tottenham fans by teaching his child to sing 'Come On You Spurs'.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes explains how he fooled City defence with sublime derby free-kick

Bruno Fernandes has revealed that his instinctive free-kick to tee up a goal for Anthony Martial against rivals Manchester City was entirely unplanned.




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Newcastle takeover latest: The 'biggest decision' for new owners, according to Jamie Carragher

Newcastle United's prospective new owners face a huge call over whether to stick with current boss Steve Bruce or hire a new manager, according to Jamie Carragher.




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How Tottenham are supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

Stadium transformed for Covid-19 testing and outpatients Players making donations as colleges make NHS face masks




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Steven Gerrard 'blown away' by Liverpool's mental strength during title chase: 'They are monsters'

Steven Gerrard says he has been "blown away" by the mental strength shown by Liverpool's players during their title pursuit, describing them as "monsters".




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Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead

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.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold books Liverpool's place in FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea bow out

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold dominated Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior to reach the quarter-finals on an enthralling second day of the virtual Stay and Play Cup.




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Tottenham ask sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino to take pay reduction during coronavirus lockdown

Tottenham are in talks with their former manager Mauricio Pochettino over reduction in his £8.5million-a-year salary, five months after he was sacked.




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Jurgen Klopp's lockdown: Liverpool boss discusses Tiger King, Downton Abbey... and learning to tie a tie at 52!

Like most football fans, Jurgen Klopp has found himself with a lot of time on his hands since Premier League action was suspended.




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How Chelsea are supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

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.




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Manchester United legends including Bryan Robson and Andy Cole connect with elderly fans during lockdown

A selection of Manchester United's past favourites are reaching out to elderly and vulnerable fans during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches

Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors.




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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta enlists psychologist to help players adjust in coronavirus lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Manchester United told Jadon Sancho won't come at knock-down transfer fee after coronavirus shutdown

Manchester United have been warned Borussia Dortmund remain in a "strong financial position" despite the economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former Arsenal transfer chief lifts lid on how close Jamie Vardy came to joining Gunners

Arsenal's former transfer chief Dick Law has revealed just how close the club came to signing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.




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Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks

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'.




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Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner

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.




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Arsenal fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Arsenal were preparing for their first summer transfer window with Mikel Arteta at the helm before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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Chelsea fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Chelsea were preparing for their first summer transfer window since their Uefa ban was lifted before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown

Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke.




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Tottenham fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Tottenham were preparing for their first summer transfer window under Jose Mourinho before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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Liverpool fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Liverpool were preparing to seal their first domestic league title for 30 years before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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Manchester United fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Manchester United were putting preparations in place for an important transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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West Ham fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

West Ham were fighting to maintain their top-flight status before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.




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Manchester City fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Manchester City looked to be planning for something of a squad overhaul before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season off course.




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Crystal Palace fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Crystal Palace would have had one eye on the transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of football across the UK and beyond.




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Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief

Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Growing number of League One and League Two clubs want to end 2019-20 season with immediate effect

Crunch talks between league two chairmen may have knock-on effect up to Premier League




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How major Roy Keane decision launched the career of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's journey to the summit of European football could have been halted at the very first step were it not for Roy Keane, former Sunderland coach Ricky Sbragia has revealed.




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Gary Neville makes 'significant' donation to help non-league club Brighouse Town in bid for survival

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.




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Premier League must be completed in order to maintain integrity, says Andros Townsend

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says the Premier League season must finish in order to maintain the integrity of the competition.




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Number of footballers reporting depression symptoms doubles during coronavirus lockdown

The percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since coronavirus lockdown measures were put in place across Europe, a study has found.




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How Manchester United are helping players with psychological support and cooking lessons during lockdown

Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Ramifications for Premier League as number of EFL clubs wanting season to end grows

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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ePremier League Invitational tournament LIVE stream: How to watch, start time and confirmed players

With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21).




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Glazer family, owner of the NFL's Buccaneers and Manchester United, donate five million meals in Tampa Bay

The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida.




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Tottenham to speak to Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko after pair train together during coronavirus lockdown

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together




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Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko sorry for training together amid lockdown; Tottenham duo to make NHS donation

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines




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Why Man City star Leroy Sane could benefit from football lockdown

Leroy Sane could benefit from football being placed on lockdown, according to Manchester City teammate Ilkay Gundogan.




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Watford players agree wage deferral during coronavirus shutdown

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