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In 'Weird' Times, Freiburg's Jonathan Schmid Prepares for Football's Restart

Bundesliga side Freiburg's midfielder Jonathan Schmid said he was not 'at all afraid' because if they were allowed to play, 'it's safe'.




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Hungarian Football Season to Restart Behind Closed Doors on May 23, Greece Eyeing Return

Players in Hungarian top division football and everyone they come in contact with will be tested twice a week. In Greece, players are now returning to training.




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Lyon Women Still Waiting for French League Title Despite Season Ending

French football season was ended due to coronavirus and PSG were declared the Ligue 1 champions but Lyon has still not been declared women's champions.




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Hertha Berlin Suspend Striker Salomon Kalou For Video Flouting Coronavirus Rules

Salomon Kalou live-streamed himself fist-bumping and clapping hands with Hertha Berlin teammates.




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New German Football Coronavirus Cases Highlight Risks of Resuming

Ten positive Covid-19 cases were reported from 1,724 tests conducted across the 36 clubs in Germany's top two divisions.




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US Women's Soccer Team Players Weigh Options After Court Setback in Equal Pay Case

Federal judge ruled against the US women's soccer team in the equal pay case against US Soccer Association.




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Playing Under Pep Guardiola Felt Like Playing Chess: Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry said Pep Guardiola 'is an amazing coach' but 'very demanding and intense'.




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Would Like to Come Back and Celebrate I-League Win With Mohun Bagan Players: Kibu Vicuna

Kibu Vicuna, who won the I-League Mohun Bagan, said he hopes to come back to Kolkata and celebrate with his players properly after the coronavirus pandemic.




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Cristiano Ronaldo Had Said 'Yes' to Sir Alex Ferguson for a Manchester United Return: Patrice Evra

Patrice Evra revealed that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had planned to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club in 2013.




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Indians Should Raise Bar and Compete With Foreigners: Gokulam Kerala FC Owner

Gokulam Kerala FC owner V.C. Praveen wants Indian players to compete with the best foreign players who ply their trade in the country




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Coronavirus Impact on Indian Football: Uncertainty and Fear Grips Players as Future Remains Hazy

With Covid-19 cases in India still rising, Indian footballers remain unsure about safety and say there can be no social distancing in a contact sport.




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PFA Chief Suggests Shorter Matches to Lighten Load on Players

With 92 matches in the Premier League season still to be played, players could have little preparatory time to work on their fitness in group training before being rushed back into playing twice a week.




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JSW Teams in Close Contact With Delhi Capitals and Bengaluru FC Players: Mustafa Ghouse

JSW CEO Mustafa Ghouse said players of IPL side Delhi Capitals and ISL team Bengaluru FC are being monitored on a regular basis.




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12-year-old Kerala boy's Messi-esque Free Kick Goes Viral

Mishal Aboulais's video showing off his skills has gone viral.




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Aaron Ramsey First Back at Juventus Training, Cristiano Ronaldo in Quarantine

Aaron Ramsey was the first Juventus player to return to individual training, while Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to northern Italy by private jet.




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Eibar Players and Staff Fear Fresh Outbreak from La Liga Restart

La Liga players are undergoing tests and working individually at training grounds this week as part of a plan to move gradually into groups, with the aim of resuming games behind closed doors in June.




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Barcelona Ready for Coronavirus Tests as La Liga Prepares for Training Return

Barcelona will test their players for coronavirus, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also scheduled to carry out tests, as La Liga's clubs begin restricted training.




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Tottenham Hotspur Star Harry Winks Wary of Football with No Fans

Harry Winks said fans make football and it's the atmosphere and not having them in the stadium will be a 'strange situation'.




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Premier League Return Would Lift Morale, Says Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

Premier League chiefs have targeted a June return to action after coronavirus shutdown as they bid to finish the season over the summer.




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For Rennes Coach, Champions League Dream is Not Quite How He Imagined it

Rennes have made it to the Champions League qualifying after finishing third in Ligue 1.




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Manchester City Face Damages Claim in High Court Over Barry Bennell Sexual Abuse Case

Barry Bennell is said to have sexually abused kids when he was working Manchester City as a scout and coach of their 'feeder teams'.




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Germany Plans to Restart Bundesliga in May: Draft Agreement

Bundesliga is set to restart after coronavirus shutdown on a possible date of May 21.




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Premier League Restart Mired in Health Risks, Self-interest

Fresh doubts about the wisdom of staging matches soon surfaced this week when testing across Germany's top two divisions uncovered 10 new cases of the coronavirus.




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Brazilian Footballers Want Health Assurances Before Restart Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

A group of 16 first-division players released a joint video saying everyone wants football to come back but the players' health should come first.




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Real Kashmir FC Coach Robertson and Family Start For Scotland

Real Kashmir head coach David Robertson and five other UK nationals started from Srinagar in a bus arranged by Real Kashmir.




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No Talking or Goal Celebrations as South Korea Reboots Coronavirus-hit Football

Goal celebrations, handshakes and even talking are out under stringent new safety guidelines designed to prevent any contagion during games, which will be played behind closed doors.




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Have Joined Manchester United Because I Want to Win Trophies: Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire said he joined Manchester United to win trophies and is focused on bringing more silverware to Old Trafford.




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PSG Donates 100,000 Euros To Action Against Hunger Charity Amid Coronavirus

The money provides charity workers helping those at risk with protective equipment such as surgical masks, goggles, gloves, gowns, gels and thermometers.




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Bayern Munich Agree to Sign Leroy Sane on 5-year Deal: Report

Bayern Munich want Manchester City to pay 40 million euros, half of Leroy Sane's estimated market value.




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Coronavirus Could Wipe 10 Billion Euros Off Football Player Values, Says Report

Transfer spending is expected to fall dramatically, with clubs across the continent facing huge losses as a result of football's shutdown.




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FIFA to Investigate Fernandes Transfer to Manchester United: Report

Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer of Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.




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Ryan Giggs Lists Differences Between Managerial Styles of Sir Alex Ferguson and Louis Van Gaal

Ryan Giggs spent two decades under the tutelage of Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford before he became Louis Van Gaal's deputy at Manchester United.




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'He's Touched by God': Martin Cardetti Picks Ronaldinho over Lionel Messi

Martin Cardetti said Ronaldinho, at his best, is better than Lionel Messi.




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Salomon Kalou Handshake Video 'shocked' German Politicians

Salomon Kalou was seen shaking hands with his teammates in a video that has since gone viral.




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Turkey to Host Champions League Final in August, Resume Leagues On June 12

Turkish Football Federation chairman said Europe's elite club final was being planned for the end of August, but that details on the format and timing would be finalised after talks with health officials and UEFA.




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Premier League Clubs Must Back Neutral Venues, Says LMA Chief

Premier League and football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.




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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Gives Go-ahead for Bundesliga to Resume in Mid-may

Angela Merkel gave go-ahead to resume Bundesliga from mid-May behind closed doors, on condition that strict hygiene measures are maintained.




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La Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona Players Tested for Coronavirus

The testing is part of the La Liga's protocol to restart in the middle of June with all remaining matches are to be played behind closed doors.




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We Are Heartbroken at Not Being Able to Play in Kolkata: Afghanistan Football Veteran

Former Afghanistan captain Zohib Islam Amiri was looking forward to see his team play against India in Kolkata.




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Spain to End Women's Football Season Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

RFEF decided champions in each tier being declared based on the standings before the campaign was halted.




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Serbia, Croatia Football Leagues to Resume on May 30 and June 6 Respectively

Serbia and Croatia have banned large gatherings, matches are expected to be held behind closed doors.




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Belgian Football Season Likely Over as Government Suspends Sport Until July 31

Pro League will review the "end of season terms and conditions" during its general assembly scheduled on May 15.




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'Impossible to Set Date' for Serie A Return, Says Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora

Italian sports minister said the pressure to resume football was quite incomprehensible in the eyes of millions of Italians.




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German Football Has 'Enormous Responsibility' Says Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer said the players must ensure the Bundelsliga returns successfully.




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'I'm Healed': Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear After Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala was one of three Juventus players to test positive along with Italy defender Daniele Rugani and France's Blaise Matuidi.




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Torino Confirm a Player Tests Positive of Covid-19 Hours After Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear

Torino said in a statement that during the first medical tests on player, who is asymptomatic, tested positive of coronavirus.




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League-by-league Guide to European Football's Status Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Germany have announced a date for restart of the season while England, Spain and Italy are in the process of the same.




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Football Reels Under Covid-19 Impact: Will Premier League Without Fans be Worth the Wait?

FA chairman Greg Clarke admitted that coronavirus social distancing regulations make it impossible for fans to come together in stadiums 'anytime soon'.




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Beckham's Inter Miami Among MLS Clubs Making Careful Return to Training After Covid-19 Suspension

Inter Miami were one of four MLS franchises to have players working out at their training facilities for the first time since the league was suspended due to Covid-19.




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Football Set to Allow Five Substitutions in 'Temporary' Response to Covid-19 Suspension

International Football Association Board, working with FIFA, are looking to increase the number of substitutions for the teams to deal with the likely fixture congestion after football restarts.