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Manchester United put Old Trafford capacity increase on hold due to coronavirus

Manchester United have put on hold plans for a small increase in capacity at Old Trafford due to coronavirus.




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EFL clubs to sue if promotion to the Premier League is scrapped

Football League chief Rick Parry has threatened legal action on behalf of his clubs if promotion and relegation between the Premier League and Championship is not upheld.




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Tottenham assured NFL remain committed to London games

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is confident the NFL remains committed to London despite puling its planned matches from the capital in 2020.




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Howard Webb admits he got key decision wrong as Manchester United and Liverpool fought out title race

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has revealed the one decision he wishes he could have reversed in his career, admitting: 'I knew within seconds I was wrong'.




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LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.




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Lionel Messi has 'five to seven good years' left at Barcelona, predicts Xavi

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes Lionel Messi can continue at the top level for five to seven years.




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Manchester United wanted Alphonso Davies but 'did not have same vision' as Bayern Munich

The former coach of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has revealed how Jose Mourinho and Manchester United missed out on the chance to sign the young full-back.




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England players make 'significant' donation to NHS through Players Together initiative

The England men's football team have made a "significant donation" to the NHS, using players' match fees.




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Barcelona being handed LaLiga title would be unfair... Real Madrid were better, claims Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes it would be unfair to hand Barcelona the title in LaLiga – because Los Blancos were the better team.




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What Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo instantly learned from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Loan sensation Odion Ighalo has revealed he felt the benefits of working under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instantly upon arriving at Manchester United.




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Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab

The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team.




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Mikel Arteta offers frank warning for Arsenal transfer targets and contract rebels

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club.




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Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United stars recalled to UK as Premier League Project Restart gathers pace

Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.




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Mikel Arteta hints at Arsenal's negative energy after Unai Emery's exit

Mikel Arteta has admitted he felt the energy was not right at Arsenal when he first arrived at the club.




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John Stones: We all want football back... but it must be safe for everyone

John Stones insists football can only return when it is safe for "everyone."




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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine

West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety.




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Barcelona and Real Madrid players to undergo tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for training return

Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week.




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Who is Joe Hugill? The Sunderland wonderkid poised to complete Manchester United transfer

Manchester United are reportedly beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of Sunderland teenager Joe Hugill after some impressive displays at youth level.




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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea enter Timo Werner talks, done deal for wonderkid; Arsenal warn Aubameyang

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Premier League Project Restart timeline: Return dates and fixture schedule for EPL, FA Cup, Champions League

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.




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Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey warned Arsenal move could 'destroy' career

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been advised against a move to Arsenal or another Premier League club as it could "destroy" his career.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest update; England stars donate to NHS

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




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Sir Alex Ferguson retired after 'failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale' for Man United

Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.




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Angel Di Maria's wife slams 'horrible' Manchester and 'dolled up girls' after United spell

The wife of Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has launched a remarkable attack on the city, five years on the pair leaving England.




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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta challenges Kieran Tierney to bring 'something special'

Mikel Arteta insists summer signing Kieran Tierney will bring Arsenal "something special" when the Premier League restarts following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Premier League players could refuse to play when season restarts, warns Aston Villa manager Dean Smith

Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said.




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How West Ham's goalkeepers are using technology to stay prepared during coronavirus lockdown

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.




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Sport TikTok challenges this week: World records, stay-at-home weightlifting and Dele Alli

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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Chelsea winger Willian 'on his way to Tottenham' as Arsenal miss out on free transfer target

Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys.




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'No room' for Australia players getting pregnant says Sam Kerr as Covid-19 crisis leads to packed schedule

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years.




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Ryan Giggs reveals Wales copied Liverpool attacking tactics... and failed

Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia.




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Premier League's 'Project Restart' discussions compared to Brexit by Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process.




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Primeira Liga promotion confirmed for C.D. Nacional and Farense after second-tier season ended in Portugal

C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division.




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Manchester United set to complete Joe Hugill transfer as part of major spend on bright young players

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Sunderland prospect Joe Hugill as part of a major drive to secure the best emerging talent in the UK and abroad.




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Manchester United make last-ditch attempt to keep Angel Gomes

Manchester United are still trying to convince Angel Gomes to commit his future to the club as the academy graduate enters the final weeks of his contract.




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EFL chairman Rick Parry provides warning over £200m 'cash hole' and insists future salary caps 'essential'

Parry labelled Premier League parachute payments as "an evil which needs to be eradicated"




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Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United transfer under Fifa investigation

Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is part of a Fifa investigation after Sampdoria lodged a complaint against Sporting Lisbon for unpaid sell-on fees.




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QPR in advanced talks over purchasing new site for training ground after scrapping Warren Farm plans

QPR have now scrapped plans to build a new training ground on the Warren Farm site first identified in 2012, the club and Ealing Council have confirmed.




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Who is Angelo Stiller? Bayern Munich starlet linked with Arsenal transfer

Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller.




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Damien Comolli on Liverpool transfer strategy which helps them find value at top end of market

Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared.




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Premier League defends parachute payments after EFL chairman calls them 'an evil which needs to be eradicated'

The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated".




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Turkey planning to host Champions League Final in August as Super Lig return plans confirmed

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) remain hopeful of staging the Champions League Final in the country in August.




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How Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is keeping his mind focused during Premier League shutdown

Tomori has been studying towards a degree in business management




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Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson hope to inspire south London youngsters to break free from poverty

Jadon Sancho and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson have said said they hope their journeys to the top of professional football can inspire more youngsters from south London to break free of poverty.




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Liverpool heavy favourites to complete Timo Werner transfer despite Manchester United, Chelsea links

Liverpool are favourites to secure the signing of in-demand RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this summer.




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Tottenham star Son Heung-Min pictured holding gun in military gear during South Korean national service

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.




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Andres Iniesta marks anniversary of famous goal at Chelsea by calling up children of the 'Iniestazo'

To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge.




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How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's signings have transformed Manchester United

Luke Shaw has hailed the togetherness of the Manchester United squad, revealing the introductions of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and signings such as captain Harry Maguire have provided pivotal turning points.




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Jadon Sancho gives Manchester United transfer boost by naming Old Trafford great as his idol

England star Jadon Sancho has told of how he grew up idolising Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.