Alan Pardew has told ADO Den Haag to keep the survival bonus he is entitled to, and has instead encouraged the club to donate it to the Dutch health service.

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club against making the same old mistakes in the transfer window.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says he is "completely relaxed" over the future of Manchester United target Jadon Sancho.

Arsenal players have returned to training at their London Colney base today as Mikel Arteta's squad observe strict social distancing guidelines.

Belgian top-flight clubs have postponed a vote to ratify the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, meaning a resumption remains possible.

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho and warned rival clubs that it would be "over" for them if the Borussia Dortmund star links up with Marcus Rashford.

Former Liverpool forward Donald Woan has passed away at the age of 92, the club have confirmed.

Jadon Sancho is not the only Bundesliga star to have Europe's leading clubs like Manchester United lining up for him.

Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real".

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks certain to bolster his attacking options during the summer transfer window as he looks to turn his side into genuine challengers to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

Former Premier League striker Dave Kitson has announced his bid to end Gordon Taylor's near four-decade run as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has talked up a move for England colleague Jadon Sancho this summer.

Jadon Sancho has stirred the transfer pot, teasing Liverpool fans tuning in to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Instagram Live on Thursday.

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince believes Jadon Sancho is the one player still 'worth breaking the bank for', despite Ed Woodward's comments about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on transfer spending.

Chelsea star Willian and his team-mates who had been abroad have returned to London as the Premier League continues to gear up for a return to action.

Football fans in need of a fix this weekend should look no further than the story of Corinthian FC of London and a match in Brazil delayed by 100 years.

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Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Borussia Dortmund with German football edging closer to a return following the coronavirus shutdown.

PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has raised the possibility that Premier League matches may not be the full 90 minutes if the season is completed under Project Restart.

Manchester United Foundation are donating £300,000 to schools and colleges in a latest move in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is 'completely happy' with the attacking options he has at his disposal at Liverpool.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan has pleaded with the club to allow him join AS Roma on a permanent basis.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he still wants to improve his attack - despite Ed Woodward issuing a warning about Manchester United's spending this summer.

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

Barcelona's players returned to training on Friday after medical tests conducted earlier this week.

Cities are home to a huge array of birdlife, but do you know your curlew from your godwit?

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Which bird – the fastest living creature in the whole world – has found a home in city centres across Britain, Europe and North America?

Hobby

Peregrine

Swift

Which tropical-looking bird, weighing just 4.5g is now overwintering in Vancouver, Canada, where winter temperatures can fall well below zero?

Anna's hummingbird

Tropical kingbird

Worm-eating warbler

Which exotic pink waterbird gathers in large flocks in the lagoon in the centre of Montpellier on the French Riviera?

Roseate spoonbill

Scarlet ibis

Greater flamingo

Which bird of prey is a common sight as it gathers in huge flocks over cities such as New Delhi, India?

Himalayan vulture

Black kite

Indian spotted eagle

Which globally endangered species of wading bird, of which there are fewer than 500 left alive, stops off in Hong Kong each spring and autumn on its migratory journeys?

Long-billed curlew

Bar-tailed godwit

Spoon-billed sandpiper

Which black-and-white waterbird – known as the "bin chicken", "dump chook" and "refuse raptor" – regularly raids rubbish bins in Melbourne, Australia?

Australian white pelican

Australian white ibis

Black-necked stork

America’s national bird, which species of raptor regularly nests in Denver city centre?

American kestrel

Bald eagle

Golden eagle

Which epic global traveller flies all the way from the Antarctic Ocean, to breed in the centre of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik?

Bar-headed goose

Arctic tern

Wilson's storm-petrel

Which graceful creature, Europe’s largest wildfowl, is also Denmark’s national bird, thanks to a story from Hans Christian Andersen?

Mute swan

Whooper swan

Bewick's swan

Which pinkish-brown garden bird is known as the "television dove" in Germany, because of its habit of perching on rooftop aerials?

Turtle dove

Laughing dove

Collared dove

4 and above.

Pretty good: your bird knowledge is clearly a feather in your cap

7 and above.

Great bird knowledge: you're in the top flight!

0 and above.

Oh dear: bird-wise you're getting by on a wing and a prayer ...

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To public health specialists, it’s a disturbing trend that could lead to people ignoring government warnings.

The California governor, who previously endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris, had yet to formally throw his support behind Biden.

In a recording obtained by POLITICO, Michigan Senate hopeful John James criticizes the president over his 'shithole countries' remark and other comments.

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday evening that producer Steve Tisch and the Jonas Brothers each donated $500,000 — $1 million total — to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and to the Angelino Card program. Garcetti called Tisch “a friend who moved here to Los Angeles…to make a life for himself, found great success […]

Bill Maher’s final “New Rule” on Friday’s Real Time With Bill Maher was, as usual, a doozie. “The liberal media and liberal party,” said Maher, “is doing…exactly what Republicans want: for us to go down the rabbit hole of ‘Joe Biden, sex monster.'” Maher was of course referring to allegations made by Tara Reade, who […]

Marco Bellocchio’s mafia movie The Traitor topped last night’s David di Donatello Awards, Italy’s national film awards, scooping six prizes including Best Film. The movie also won Director for Bellocchio, Screenplay, Actor for Pierfrancesco Favino, Supporting Actor for Luigi Lo Cascio, and Best Editing. It premiered at Cannes last year before going on to gross […]

Rain washes away Australia's Twenty20 series opener against Pakistan at the SCG, despite captain Aaron Finch's best efforts with the bat.

The nasal swab diagnostic test is far from infallible

The Canadian rapper appeared on Weezy’s ‘Young Money Radio.’

Schools say it’s the best they can do in a pandemic.

Don Lemon came through with a word!

He addressed it during an Oval Office press gaggle.

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Bernie Sanders, who has criticized Amazon's treatment of its blue-collar workforce, led the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls in donations from Amazon employees, with support from both warehouse workers and software engineers.