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Liverpool suspend season ticket renewal process due to coronavirus uncertainty

Liverpool have suspended their scheduled Premier League season ticket renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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Sport TikTok challenges this week: From #FootballsStayingHome to #IsolationGames

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.




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Manchester United fans react to podcast 'gold' as Paul Scholes is ruthlessly trolled by hosts

Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding.




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Aymeric Laporte buys Olympic kit of late boxer in coronavirus auction and returns item to father

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has purchased kit worn by late French boxer Alexis Vastine auction to raise money for French healthcare workers.




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Champions League new fixture dates 'set to be confirmed by Uefa' for August

Champions League dates for the remainder of the European calendar are set to be confirmed by Uefa, according to reports in Italy.




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LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols'

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.




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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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Cesc Fabregas names current Arsenal player he would most like to play with

Former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas has named the one current Gunners player he would most want to play with.




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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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'Outstanding' Liverpool 'hit the jackpot' when they hired Jurgen Klopp, says Cesc Fabregas

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has hailed Liverpool as "outstanding" and says the club "hit the jackpot" when they hired Jurgen Klopp.




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Scottish football could be played behind closed doors 'until coronavirus vaccine is available'

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scottish football fans they should have no "false expectations" of attending matches in the near future, also stressing the dangers of behind-closed-doors events.




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Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo.




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Arsenal announce 12.5 per cent pay cut for first-team, Mikel Arteta and his staff

Arsenal first team players and coaching staff have agreed a deal to take a 12.5 per cent pay-cut to help the club manage the financial impacts of the coronavirus shutdown.




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BBC hire Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to teach Spanish lessons for homeschooling service

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will host Spanish lessons for children as part of the BBC's new homeschooling service.




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Theory Liverpool vs Atletico helped spread coronavirus an 'interesting hypothesis' says government advisor

Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government.




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Malcom suggests Barcelona didn't train enough during his time at the Camp Nou

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




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford says 'tough period' under Jose Mourinho made him 'better player'

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has credited a "tough period" under former manager Jose Mourinho for making him the player he is today.




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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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Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild

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.




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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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Transfer news LIVE: Sancho agrees Man Utd terms, Francisco Ramos latest, Chilwell to Chelsea, Dembele to Arsenal

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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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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Manchester United favourites to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho ahead of rivals this summer

Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho.




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Fifa promises to fulfil £800m investment in women's football despite coronavirus pandemic

Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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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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Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford

Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season.




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Arsenal contract talks with Aubameyang 'terrifying' as striker is tipped to join Manchester City

Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal's inability to convince big stars to extend their contracts is "terrifying" but doubts that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually wants to leave Emirates Stadium.




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Uefa meeting today: Update expected on plans to finish the 2019-20 football season

Uefa will hold a video conference call today where there will discuss updated plans to conclude the 2019-20 football season amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Tottenham flop Vincent Janssen 'did not get the chances' under Mauricio Pochettino

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.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts

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




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid star may favour Gunners in transfer battle

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.




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Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!'

Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates.




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Leyton Orient chief urges patience over League Two season ahead of EFL call

Leyton Orient chief executive Danny Macklin says it is too early to decide the outcome of the League Two season.




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Mesut Ozil one of three Arsenal players stalling on pay-cut

Mesut Ozil is believed to be among three Arsenal players stalling on a pay-cut.




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Charlton face EFL investigation into takeover by East Street Investments

Owner Tahnoon Nimer and former chairman Matt Southall intend to co-operate with the investigation




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Tony Bellew trolls Liverpool for 'holding parade in December' before missing out on title

Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December".




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Marcus Rashford take on Jose Mourinho's tough love could offer hope for Tanguy Ndombele's Tottenham career

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's insight into how a "tough" period under Jose Mourinho ultimately improved him as a player could offer hope to Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.




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Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez suffered 'very torturous' spell after leaving Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda.




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Besiktas chief: Karius wants Liverpool return after lodging Fifa wages complaint

Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages.




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Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights to raise money for coronavirus fight

Barcelona have put the title rights for the Camp Nou stadium up for sale as they bid to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus.




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Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus

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




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Why Chelsea must sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer

Football Manager 2020 predicts Coutinho's first season at Stamford Bridge...




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Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva'

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




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Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid

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.




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Crystal Palace claim they are oldest professional football club after discovering history back to 1861

Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence.




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Arsenal 'a million miles off Premier League titleā€¦ even Pep Guardiola couldn't make them champions'

Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson




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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