Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007.

Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists team-mate Phil Foden is destined for greatness, assuring that opportunities will come for the youngster.

Harry Kane's departure from Tottenham is "inevitable", according to former West Ham player Tony Cottee.

Millwall have decided against furloughing their squad because players would be unable to follow club training programmes while on leave.

Arsenal have confirmed they are continuing to pay staff in full and do not currently intend to fall back on the government's furlough scheme during the Premier League shutdown.

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.

Juventus have confirmed both Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi have recovered from coronavirus and are no longer subject to the Italian home isolation regime.

Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time.

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool star Sadio Mane ahead of the transfer window.

Jordan Henderson has been hailed as a 'role model' by Steven Gerrard for helping coordinate a Premier League-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.

Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus.

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.

German legend Lothar Matthaus has advised Dayot Upamecano to remain at RB Leipzig despite significant interest from a plethora of European giants.

Uefa are weighing up the possibility of playing the 2019-20 Champions League Final on August 29, according to the latest reports.

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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos.

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes.

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

Liverpool have been warned Sadio Mane will not stay at the club "forever" by his Senegal team-mate Keita Balde.

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

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

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the glob has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and professional football has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

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

Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

It is no secret that Chelsea are on the lookout for new signings, with Frank Lampard looking for both quality and quantity in attack this summer.

Our Football Manager 2020 simulation suggests a good deal for both sides

A Danish club have come up with a novel way to allow fans to watch games together when football returns behind closed doors – by setting up drive-in screenings.

Manchester United fans seem far from pleased with what, according to a 'leaked' picture on social media, will be their new home strip for next season.

Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard will be running again in the next few days, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed.

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.

Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas says he is "fully confident" that Lionel Messi will see out the rest of his career at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.

Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool.

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

Former Barcelona winger Malcom claims the LaLiga leaders did not train very much while he was at the club.

Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home.

Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen has claimed he did not get the chances he expected at White Hart Lane and left to feel "appreciated" again.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to Arsenal and the Gunners may have the edge in a transfer battle for his signature.

Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.

Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.

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

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent.

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.

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.

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.