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Ligue 1 to resume on June 17 as LFP announce their intention to complete season by July 25

Ligue 1 chiefs plan to restart the 2019-20 season on June 17, with a scheduled end on July 25. Clubs face playing every three days to allow enough time for relegation and promotion play-offs.




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Arsenal squad ARE willing to accept wage deferrals amid the coronavirus crisis 

The Gunners want their squad take a full wage reduction, believed to be in the region of 12.5 percent, for a 12 month period starting from this month, with the club desperate to trim their wage bill.




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Chris Wilder reveals Dean Henderson wants to become No 1 at Man United

The 23-year-old has been on loan at the Blades from Old Trafford this season and has impressed in between the sticks. Wilder has highlighted the youngster's mental strength.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold will eclipse Gary Neville as Premier League's best-ever right back

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been backed to become the Premier League's best right back one day, surpassing Gary Neville. That's the view of Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.




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Jamie Carragher names his all-time toughest XI from opponents he faced

Carragher, who played for Liverpool for the duration of his time on the pitch, laid his dream team out in a 4-3-3 formation with Gianluigi Buffon picked as the goalkeeper.




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Loris Karius regrets how he dealt with fallout of Liverpool's 2018 Champions League final defeat

The Liverpool keeper was made a scapegoat for the defeat following two high profile errors during the game which resulted in the Reds losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in Kiev.




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Takumi Minamino backed to be a huge star at Liverpool by former coach at Red Bull Salzburg

Minamino's signing was viewed as a marvellous piece of business by the Liverpool, with the Japanese star stringing together a number of impressive displays in the Champions League.




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Loris Karius still messages Jurgen Klopp and keeps in contact with Liverpool every week

Karius has spent the last two seasons on loan at Besiktas having been usurped from his first team-spot by Allison following the Brazilian keeper's arrival for £72m in the summer of 2018.




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Spanish FA propose Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Real Sociedad for Champions League

The Spanish FA have proposed the clubs they wish to take part in European football next term should the Spanish top flight fail to be completed, but it is set to cause huge controversy.




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Materazzi admits he brawled with Inter Milan team-mate Mario Balotelli after semi-final meltdown

The pair were at Inter together playing under Mourinho, and Balotelli caused anger among his own fans when he threw down his shirt at full-time after putting in a half-hearted performance.




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Belgium's leading virologist fires warning to European football ahead of crunch meeting next week

Belgium is at the forefront of a growing number of nations in favour of ending the 2019-20 season straight away and they intend to lobby UEFA at a showdown meeting next Thursday.




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Arsenal to receive cash injection from owner Stan Kroenke to help ease club's financial burden

EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire owner Stan Kroenke has often been criticised by Arsenal supporters for what some perceive as a lack of spending in the transfer market, but he has promised millions here.




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Jermaine Jenas believes £300m Newcastle takeover could ignite a revolution at the club

Jenas, who played for the Magpies in the Champions League, thinks the buyers will want to revolutionise his former side and bring back the ambition that was lacking under Ashley




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Premier League's Big Six 'reject calls to set June 30 cut-off date for the current season'

As reported on Thursday, some clubs are expected to push for a June 30 cut-off point at a Premier League meeting on Friday, but the Big Six want to see the season be played out in full.




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Coronavirus: Champions League final to be held on August 29 as UEFA plans to bring back competition

After the final was set to be held on May 30 but was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, UEFA have set out a new plan in order to finish the competition but need help from all European leagues.




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Coronavirus: Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville admit they aren't confident season will be completed

Jamie Carragher explained that one of the major competitions 'has to give' to allow some free space in the football calendar. The Premier league hope to complete by June 30.




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Arsenal stars to agree 12.5 per cent PAY CUT as they are offered lucrative Champions League bonus

SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal players will get their losses back if they qualify for next season's Champions League - plus a £100,000 bonus. They have agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut.




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UEFA considers August finish for Champions League and Europa League

If domestic leagues are not back until July or August then UEFA is considering playing the remainder of the two competitions in a condensed timeframe.




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Chris Sutton recalls the day when one Sportsmail columnist chased another into the Highbury toilets

Chris Sutton recounts to Kieran Gill the day he became public enemy No 1 in north London, while Martin Keown explains how it inadvertently helped Arsenal clinch the Double the following season.




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Atletico Madrid face a cash crisis that could spark player sales if LaLiga ends now

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Proposals to take the current La Liga table as final and use them to decide European places for next season has sent shockwaves through the Spanish game.




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Ajax 'put £35million price tag on Andre Onana' as Chelsea weigh up summer bid for goalkeeper'

Onana has been Ajax's first choice goalkeeper for the last four seasons and has experience of Europa League and Champions League football, prompting interest from a host of top European clubs.




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Newcastle United existed simply to make Mike Ashley's retail empire more profitable

Mark Jenson is the co-founder of The Mag, now the leading independent website on all things Newcastle United. He speaks out about what it is like to support a team owned by the retail giant.




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UEFA 'set to reveal plans to play Champions League games every three days from August 7'

UEFA are reportedly set to present their plans for the Champions League with the tournament being played out from August 7-31 after clubs have completed their domestic campaigns.




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Jordan Henderson came close to being cut by Sunderland but attitude swung decision, says Sbragia

In his teen years, a professional deal at Sunderland was in the balance, but it was Henderson's well-known dedication and attitude which swung the decision in his favour.




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Dejan Lovren insists Liverpool's insatiable appetite for success remains as strong as ever 

Liverpool's dominant period of success could lead some to rest on their laurels, but Dejan Lovren is adamant that the appetite in the Melwood camp remains as ruthless as ever.




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Steve Bruce to be handed '£200m transfer war-chest' by Newcastle's prospective new Saudi owners

A huge £200million will be handed to Newcastle boss Steve Bruce by the club's prospective new owners as part of an ambitious plan to return the Geordie club to Champions League contenders.




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Alan Shearer believes Manchester United must sign Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish

The Red Devils have not won the league since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013 or the Champions League since 2008. Shearer thinks he knows what it would take to get United back to winning major honours.




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Paul Merson says Arsenal wouldn't even win the Premier League with Pep Guardiola in charge

The former Gunners striker isn't feeling any optimism since Mikel Arteta came in as manager because the team isn't capable of defending properly. Arsenal sit a lowly ninth in the Premier League table.




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Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies pens new deal until 2025... as he wears face mask in photos

Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies has signed a new contract with the club that is set to run until the summer of 2025. Davies wore a face mask as he posed for photos to celebrate signing the deal.




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Paul Scholes reveals he 'sliced' his wonderstrike against Barcelona in the Champions League in 2008 

Paul Scholes has admitted that he 'miskicked' the ball when he scored his memorable goal for Manchester United against Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final in 2008.




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Chelsea and Manchester City set for Champions League return on August 7 and 8

UEFA hope to complete the remaining 17 ties to be played in just over three weeks, with Manchester City and Chelsea set to return to action on August 7 and 8 respectively.




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How the jam-packed 2020-21 season could look as UEFA try and get football back on track 

UEFA have laid out plans for how the 2020-21 campaign will shape up following the result of the coronavirus outbreak - which could spark a frantic tug-of-war between clubs and countries for players.




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Liverpool can expect more interest in Xherdan Shaqiri, claims agent

The Swiss international has been on the periphery of Jurgen Klopp's squad this season due to several injuries that have prevented him from challenging the Reds' established front three.




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Arsenal could sneak into next season's Champions League if Premier League season cannot be finished

If the Premier League cannot be concluded due to the current suspension, it could offer Arsenal a major boost in terms of a return to Europe's top table, despite Mikel Arteta's side sitting ninth.




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Celtic might be handed the title with eight games left - could it also happen in the Premier League?

UEFA have opened the door for Celtic to be crowned champions of Scotland with eight games still left to play in the Premiership.




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Loris Karius will return to Liverpool as he closes in on £400,000 severance deal with Besiktas

Loris Karius, Liverpool's forgotten goalkeeper, will officially return to Anfield on June 30 as he comes close to agreeing a severance deal with Besiktas.




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Premier League 'back plan to finish season by July 31' after striking agreement with UEFA

It has been reported that an agreement has been reached which will see outstanding Champions League and Europa League ties be played throughout August before the new season.




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Roma face a major battle to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Roma's plans for the next transfer window are based mainly around Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Manchester United's Chris Smalling. 




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UEFA tell the Premier League: Finish the season... or use PLAY-OFFS

Premier League teams may be forced to settle Champions League and relegation spots through play-off games if the season is not able to get back up and running, according to a UEFA plan.




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Government let Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid game go ahead in a 'flawed' herd immunity push

The match has since received a huge amount of scrutiny after a huge crowd of 54,000 - with 3,000 fans arriving from Madrid - were allowed to attend the match, against the advice of the WHO.




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Premier League 'will go against UEFA and NOT arrange European play-offs'

Leagues unable to finish will be advised to stage play-off games to determine key positions in the table, which would directly affect sides in the Champions League race.




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UEFA FALL-OUT: Premier League turn down play-off option while France will play every three days

After UEFA convened on Thursday to provide clarity to its 55 member nations about the 2019-20 season, leagues now have a clearer idea about how to proceed with each creating their own plans.




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Former Reds youth coach Michael Beale knew Trent Alexander-Arnold would become a star

Former Liverpool youth team coach Michael Beale touted Trent Alexander-Arnold as the next big thing from the moment he saw him playing at centre-back for the Reds Under 14 academy side




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Sky and BT not keen on showing Premier League games for free when season resumes

AHEAD OF THE GAME - MATT HUGHES: Sky Sports and BT Sport will resist pressure to screen for free the 47 Premier League matches they have left this season.




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Asprilla believes Steve Bruce can lead Newcastle to Champions League

Faustino Asprilla has backed Steve Bruce to stay on as Newcastle United boss after the club is taken over by a Saudi consortium, despite links to high profile managers. 




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Newcastle must adhere to spending regulations to compete in Europe

Even if Newcastle's takeover happens, spending restrictions in place at domestic level in the Premier League and at UEFA level will make it difficult for the club to spend high amounts.




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OLIVER HOLT: Voiding this season would just be a victory for greed and fear

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Voiding the Premier League season is not an option that we should even be entertaining. The same applies to all our leagues.




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Danny Murphy regrets leaving Liverpool in 2004... one year before they won the Champions League

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy admitted he regrets leaving the club before they won the Champions League in 2005.




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Verratti insists PSG stars are not there for financial gain and they believe they can conquer Europe

Marco Verratti insists that his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates are not interested in financial gain and expressed his dream of winning the Champions League.




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Diego Costa had massage with horse placenta in a bid to be fit for the 2014 Champions League final 

Diego Costa has admitted that he had a massage with horse placenta and electroshocks as he attempted to be fit for the Champions League final in 2014.