sports and games Pablo Mari desperate for Arsenal stay as coronavirus pandemic disrupts loan spell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T15:38:25Z Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club. Full Article
sports and games Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T16:45:00Z West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned. Full Article
sports and games Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:48:00Z 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'. Full Article
sports and games Liverpool yet to make contact over Timo Werner deal, says RB Leipzig chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T18:41:00Z RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says the club have not been contacted by either Liverpool or Bayern Munich over a move for striker Timo Werner. Full Article
sports and games Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:23:00Z Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish. Full Article
sports and games David Beckham among 50 stars in Fifa campaign to thank healthcare workers fighting pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T02:45:24Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Transfer news LIVE: James Rodriguez and Saul Niguez to Man Utd, Arsenal in Edouard battle, De Ligt latest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:59:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
sports and games Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T03:50:00Z PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Chelsea 'in talks over 10 per cent wage cut', Premier League June 8 restart date By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T06:35:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
sports and games Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:11:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Romelu Lukaku names Manchester United's best young player By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T07:39:16Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has highlighted who he thinks is the best young player at Manchester United. Full Article
sports and games Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku rules out Premier League return after leaving Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:26:00Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England. Full Article
sports and games Manuel Neuer hits out at Bayern Munich after 'five-year contact' demands leaked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:05:22Z Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media. Full Article
sports and games Mikel Arteta can make Arsenal compete with the best again, says Manuel Almunia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:24:00Z Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that Mikel Arteta can help re-establish the Gunners as one of the best teams in the Premier League. Full Article
sports and games Who is Luca Waldschmidt? The 'new Gerd Muller' linked to Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:52:45Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Arsenal fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:07:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Chelsea fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:59:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Thomas Partey to Arsenal, Lacazette to Atletico Madrid... who gets the better deal? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:19:50Z Our Football Manager 2020 simulation suggests a good deal for both sides Full Article
sports and games Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
sports and games Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:31:06Z In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way. Full Article
sports and games Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:59:27Z Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke. Full Article
sports and games AS Roma players and coaching staff to forgo four months' salary to help club through coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:22:00Z AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
sports and games Tottenham fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:44:00Z Tottenham were preparing for their first summer transfer window under Jose Mourinho before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos. Full Article
sports and games Liverpool fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:06:00Z Liverpool were preparing to seal their first domestic league title for 30 years before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos. Full Article
sports and games Manchester United fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:34:00Z Manchester United were putting preparations in place for an important transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos. Full Article
sports and games West Ham fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:52:00Z West Ham were fighting to maintain their top-flight status before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos. Full Article
sports and games Brighton's Amex Stadium converted into coronavirus testing centre By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:49:00Z Brighton's Amex Stadium has been converted into a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers during the pandemic. Full Article
sports and games Manchester City fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T14:31:00Z Manchester City looked to be planning for something of a squad overhaul before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season off course. Full Article
sports and games Crystal Palace fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:01:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Ex-Bradford man to raffle Cesc Fabregas shirt from iconic FA Cup win over Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:06:00Z Former Bradford City striker Billy Clarke is raffling off a shirt worn by Cesc Fabregas during the Bantams' famous 2015 FA Cup win over Chelsea to raise money for the NHS. Full Article
sports and games Danish club FC Midtjylland setting up drive-in theatres for fans to watch behind closed doors games By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:45:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games New Manchester United kit: 'Leaked' Adidas shirt for 2020/21 called 'horrendous' and likened to train seat By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T16:45:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Real Madrid star Eden Hazard set to resume running after ankle surgery, says Roberto Martinez By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:21:00Z Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard will be running again in the next few days, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed. Full Article
sports and games Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T18:07:00Z Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?' Full Article
sports and games Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:20:38Z Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy. Full Article
sports and games Cesc Fabregas 'fully confident' Lionel Messi will see out career at Barcelona By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:52:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says playing with Paul Scholes would have been 'a dream' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T20:30:03Z Marcus Rashford says it would have been a "dream" to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United. Full Article
sports and games Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign as a manager By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T02:27:38Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign if he was a manager and money was no object. Full Article
sports and games Transfer news LIVE: Havertz, Saul, James Rodriguez to Man United; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool latest rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T20:13:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
sports and games Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Head coach Quique Setien lifts lid on chances of signing the Inter Milan star By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T03:22:00Z Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez. Full Article
sports and games Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T03:58:00Z 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. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
sports and games Kai Havertz told transfer is 'logical' amid Manchester United, Liverpool links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T09:52:00Z Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool. Full Article
sports and games Premier League Players Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:44:00Z Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
sports and games Tottenham star Heung-min Son begins military training in South Korea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T07:19:02Z Tottenham star Heung-min Son has arrived at marines boot camp for the start of his three-week military basic training. Full Article
sports and games Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:12:48Z Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma. Full Article
sports and games Tottenham must be 'very cautious' in transfer market, says former director of football Damien Comolli By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:18:00Z Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned. Full Article
sports and games Watford players set to agree wage deferrals of at least 30 per cent after month-long talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:46:00Z Watford will become the third Premier League club to agree wage deferrals with their squad this week. Full Article
sports and games Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:12:23Z Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer. Full Article
sports and games Growing number of League One and League Two clubs want to end 2019-20 season with immediate effect By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:27:00Z Crunch talks between league two chairmen may have knock-on effect up to Premier League Full Article