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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart in doubt as France 'wants European leagues to end'

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




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Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?'

Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics




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France's Ligue 1 decision could put Premier League's 'Project Restart' on collision course with rest of Europe

The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France.




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Liverpool mayor hits out at 'farcical' plans to restart Premier League season

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has described plans to resume the Premier League season as a 'non-starter', sharing his fear that 'farcical' scenes would ensue in the event of the title heading to Merseyside.




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LaLiga badges: The history behind the iconic Spanish football crests of Barcelona, Real Madrid and more clubs

Every club has one, and every fan thinks theirs is the best.




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Liverpool 'disappointed' by Mayor Joe Anderson's Premier League restart comments

Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.




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Clubs fear coronavirus testing poses significant problem as Premier League push for restart

Top clubs are concerned that coronavirus testing is the biggest obstacle to the return of professional football.




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LaLiga president Javier Tebas hopes to restart the competition in June




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Project Restart latest as Premier League clubs meet again to discuss resumption of 2019-20 season

Premier League clubs will meet again today to discuss the resumption of the 2019-20 season.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: PSG confirmed champions; Premier League Project Restart latest; The Hundred delay

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




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The matchday problems the Premier League faces if football resumes as part of Project Restart

Premier League clubs will meet today as officials prepare to step up plans for 'Project Restart', in the hope that the English football season can yet be completed and avoid the fate of its French and Dutch counterparts.




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The Premier League proposals being discussed today at Project Restart meeting

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' on the table as crunch talks over future of sport begin

The Premier League and wider sport were on Friday undergoing crunch talks which will be pivotal in deciding the reality of a return to action.




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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham: Southampton captain responds to 'big club' interest

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.




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Ex-Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro calls for culture change in football amid coronavirus restart talks

Carneiro: "It only takes one case for this to blow up and to put a lot of individuals at risk"




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Premier League confirm plan to finish season should government restrictions allow

Premier League clubs underlined their commitment to complete the season as the "first tentative" steps towards a restart were discussed on Friday.




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The six Chelsea players returning from overseas ahead of proposed Premier League restart

All but two of Chelsea's players currently overseas are expected to return by Sunday amid talks over the possible resumption of the Premier League season amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale admits interest in MLS switch: 'It's a league that's on the up'

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed an interest in moving to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.




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Sassuolo to become first Serie A side to restart training after coronavirus shutdown

Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A team to resume training following the coronavirus shutdown, with club facilities to be made available to players from Monday.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League told to use neutral venues, LaLiga restart latest

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




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Perth opens its doors to Premier League's Project Restart with clubs on board with Australian proposal

Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Man Utd and Arsenal 'stand to lose £100m' next season, LaLiga restart latest

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




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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.




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Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums'

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' hinges on crunch talks with players this week

Premier League clubs and their squads will hold crunch meetings this week, with players holding the key to the top-flight's plans for a return to action next month.




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LaLiga announce Spanish clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart competition in June

LaLiga clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart the competition in June, it has been announced.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Project Restart latest to resume Premier League season, NFL London games off

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




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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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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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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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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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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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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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Barcelona squad arrive for coronavirus testing ahead of LaLiga season restart

Barcelona's players were back at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning for coronavirus tests ahead of LaLiga's planned return next month.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest; Bundesliga return date confirmed

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




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Premier League and Championship restart could see ALL matches broadcast on TV and online

The nation could be set for a bonanza of live football if the Premier League and Championship are given the green light to restart next month, with talks ongoing to broadcast as many of the remaining matches as possible.




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Liverpool's Melwood training ground partially reopened ahead of Premier League Project Restart

Liverpool have partially reopened their training ground as the Premier League moves closer to agreeing a potential resumption date.




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Critics of Premier League's Project Restart need to 'get a grip', says deputy chief constable

With the Premier League searching for viable options to finish the current campaign, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts believes those complaining about the finer details must "get a grip".




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Project Restart critics 'naive' if they think Premier League restart plans can please everyone

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United, West Ham, QPR and England defender, believes there is no viable resolution to the resumption of the 2019-20 season that will satisfy all 20 Premier League clubs.




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LaLiga say no official restart date after claims competition will resume on June 20

LaLiga have insisted there is no official date set for a return to action after Leganes coach Javier Aguirre claimed he was told the competition would restart on June 20.




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Tottenham star Heung-min Son returns to London ahead of proposed Premier League restart

Tottenham forward Heung-min Son is due to return to London next week after completing national service, the club announced.




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Premier League return in fresh doubt with '50 players set to snub restart'

Up to 50 Premier League players are planning to revolt against plans to restart the season, according to reports.




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Forest fire season is coming. How can we stop the Amazon burning?

The Guardian investigates fire in the state of Pará - to reveal the loopholes that allow deforestation to be legitimised

We found the first fire without looking, crackling and roaring on farmland beside the busy Amazon highway, the flames consuming a road sign with its name – BR-163 – lying in the grass. Trucks thundered past, ferrying soya and corn from the agricultural heartlands of Brazil’s central-west to the ports of Santarém and Miritituba. Nobody was around.

Every year fires roar across the Amazon, and in just a few months they will be here again. But last August the number of blazes reached a nine-year high, and sparked an international crisis for Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro. Months later, their traces hung over the forests in the Amazon state of Pará, leaving blackened logs and charred tree stumps where there was once rainforest.

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As restaurants struggle, cities look to cap delivery fees




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Australian farmers watching new US restaurant chain that gives farmers better deal

A unique American business model taking 'paddock to plate' into the dining mainstream is being watched by Australian farmers as a way to get a better share of the food dollar.




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Five arrested across NSW, SA after police uncover alleged cocaine drug ring

An alleged cocaine drug ring spanning two states is uncovered by New South Wales and South Australian police, leading to the arrests of five people.





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The Everest winner's trainer Chris Waller says he was sickened by footage of ex-racehorses being slaughtered

The Australian racing industry is in turmoil after revelations of former racehorses being slaughtered at abattoirs, with leading trainer Chris Waller so shocked he "couldn't watch" the vision.




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Yes Yes Yes wins The Everest, Mer De Glace takes the Caulfield Cup, but focus remains on racing's slaughter scandal

Chris Waller continues his big race domination, taking out The Everest at Randwick with Yes Yes Yes, on a day marked by protests and calls for change after an investigation revealed widespread slaughter and abuse of former racehorses in Australian abattoirs.




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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to review Pensions Loan Scheme interest rate after 'gouging' allegations

The current 5.25 per cent interest rate for reverse mortgages under the Government's Pension Loans Scheme has not fallen despite three official cash rate cuts this year.