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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Arsenal 'a million miles off Premier League title… 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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Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis.




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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is Uruguay's 'best ever player'

Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate




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Jorginho's agent offers Chelsea boost amid Juventus transfer speculation

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent.




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Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Former Tottenham manager 'ticks all the boxes' after £300m takeover

Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park




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Transfer news LIVE: Semedo to Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Coutinho to Chelsea deal; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours

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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Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal

"An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website.




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Arsenal and Tottenham could 'beat Chelsea to Champions League football' with proposed Uefa rule change

Arsenal and Tottenham could qualify for next season's Champions League ahead of Chelsea if the Premier League campaign is unable to be finished, according to reports.




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Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Liverpool 'to miss out on millions' if Barcelona sell

Liverpool are set to miss out on millions should Chelsea sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.




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Tottenham would miss out on compensation if Mauricio Pochettino joins Newcastle

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Arsenal will not ask women's team to take pay cut after men's agreement

Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut.




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Francisco Ramos responds to Bruno Fernandes comments over joining him at Manchester United

Francisco Ramos has thanked his friend Bruno Fernandes for saying he wants him to join Manchester United - but suggests a move is very unlikely.




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Gary McAllister on two Liverpool 'proper men' who are key to dressing room culture

Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.




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Darren Bent alleges 'snake in Arsenal dressing room' leaked Mesut Ozil pay-cut story

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Odds slashed as Blues 'close in' on transfer for Barcelona star

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.




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Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu has 'no regrets' over RB Leipzig loan spell

"If I'm honest, it's not been as good as I hoped, not all that I wanted it to be."




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Phil Neville: England Women's manager set to step down in summer 2021

The Football Association is expected to announce that England Women's manager Phil Neville will step down in the summer of 2021.




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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he feared sack during early Anfield years

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.




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Real Madrid's Gareth Bale donates almost £1m to hospitals to fight coronavirus




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Liverpool send NHS special message on Anfield pitch

Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Transfer talks confirmed by Atletico Madrid midfielder's father

The father of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has confirmed that his son is in talks with Arsenal over a summer transfer.




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Jamie Carragher name-checks Timo Werner as he tells Liverpool to 'spend big'

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack".




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Jan Vertongen hints at Tottenham exit after revealing desire 'to play in Europe and learn another language'

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal players 'pressured into pay cut', Dutch football likely to be cancelled

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




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Phil Neville had ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before England Women's slump

Phil Neville harboured genuine ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before his reign as England Women's manager began to unravel.