ia Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'was almost done' before coronavirus crisis, says former PSG star Jerome Rothen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T03:48:00Z And the France World Cup winner 'won't sign a new contract' with the Ligue1 giants Full Article
ia Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T07:51:00Z Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football." Full Article
ia Chelsea 'dropped one' over Willian contract talks... but he's been lucky to avoid criticism, says Paul Merson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T08:57:38Z Chelsea have "dropped one" regarding Willian's contract, according to Paul Merson - but the former Arsenal forward also believes the Brazilian winger has been fortunate to avoid criticism for letting his deal run down. Full Article
ia What Liverpool will miss out on if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid... predicted by Football Manager By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T10:07:00Z Real Madrid may have missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer due to the coronavirus. Full Article
ia Erling Haaland to Real Madrid? Borussia Dortmund striker is attractive for any club in Europe, says Aitor Karanka By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T17:03:01Z Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is an attractive option for any club in Europe, believes former Real Madrid defender and assistant coach Aitor Karanka. Full Article
ia Former Chelsea star Gianluca Vialli given all-clear following cancer battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T15:53:00Z Former Chelsea player-manager Gianluca Vialli says he feels "very fortunate" after being given the all-clear from pancreatic cancer. Full Article
ia Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T19:48:48Z Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board. Full Article
ia Sebastiano Esposito and Fifa 20's best young strikers with potential By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T08:54:33Z You have loaded up a new Fifa 20 career and are ready to delve into the transfer market... but now what? Full Article
ia Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool squad shock at Kenny Dalglish coronavirus diagnosis – 'One of us has it' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T13:25:00Z Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the impact that club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish being diagnosed with coronavirus had on him and his players. Full Article
ia Luka Jovic is in a 'sort of crisis' at Real Madrid, says Serbia team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T17:15:30Z Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic says Serbia team-mate Luka Jovic is in crisis at Real Madrid. Full Article
ia Barcelona in chaos as six directors tell president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are resigning By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T21:43:00Z "We hereby want to communicate that the directors below signatories have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our status as FC Barcelona executives," the letter said. Full Article
ia Phil Collins helps Jimmy Greaves with 'substantial donation', reveals agent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T07:22:00Z Phil Collins has made a 'substantial donation' to help Jimmy Greaves, according to the Tottenham legend's agent. Full Article
ia FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-03T12:45:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Full Article
ia Barcelona signing Francisco Trincao: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are my idols By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:17:09Z Barcelona's January signing Francisco Trincao says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are his idols – and revealed his excitement about linking up with the Argentine at Camp Nou. Full Article
ia Final Hillsborough memorial service postponed due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T05:24:45Z The final memorial service to honour those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ia Bruno Fernandes compares Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T07:12:05Z Bruno Fernandes insists critics are guilty of forgetting just how good Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is - insisting he deals with the same level of expectation as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Full Article
ia Victor Osimhen reveals why he rejected Arsenal... and warns transfer giants he wants game time over a big club By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T09:14:07Z Victor Osimhen has opened up about why he rejected Arsenal as a teenager... and why he will use the same reasoning when it comes to his next move. Full Article
ia Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:54:13Z Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness. Full Article
ia Norman Hunter: Leeds legend remains 'severely unwell' in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T13:57:00Z Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus. Full Article
ia Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive, UFC 'to return in May' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T05:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ia Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:26:50Z Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK. Full Article
ia 'RIP Norman Hunter, a giant of a man': Tributes pour in for Leeds United legend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:53:56Z Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
ia Willian commits to Chelsea until the end of the season despite contract uncertainty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:22:59Z Willian has confirmed he is committed to seeing out the season at Chelsea. Full Article
ia Chelsea star Willian urges caution over Premier League return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:08:06Z Chelsea forward Willian has urged caution when it comes to the resumption of the Premier League season. Full Article
ia Real Madrid should have signed Erling Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, says Luis Figo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T19:31:09Z Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes. Full Article
ia FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-07T11:15:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being. Full Article
ia FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-05T07:09:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the time being. Full Article
ia FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-01T14:30:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the glob has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Full Article
ia FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must sign on career mode By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-28T10:57:00Z So you're cooped up indoors and professional football has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Full Article
ia Joe Cole urges Chelsea to hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T12:41:48Z Joe Cole believes Chelsea should hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian, stating the experienced trio would be difficult to replace. Full Article
ia Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:48:00Z Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has hit back at criticism of the Premier League over discussions about how to finish the current campaign, claiming football is being used as a 'punch-bag'. Full Article
ia Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T03:50:00Z PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit. Full Article
ia Mikel Arteta can make Arsenal compete with the best again, says Manuel Almunia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:24:00Z Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that Mikel Arteta can help re-establish the Gunners as one of the best teams in the Premier League. Full Article
ia Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:31:06Z In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way. Full Article
ia Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign as a manager By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T02:27:38Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign if he was a manager and money was no object. Full Article
ia Premier League Players Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:44:00Z Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
ia Growing number of League One and League Two clubs want to end 2019-20 season with immediate effect By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:27:00Z Crunch talks between league two chairmen may have knock-on effect up to Premier League Full Article
ia Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:26:37Z Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ia Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:05:00Z 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. Full Article
ia Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T03:22:46Z "An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website. Full Article
ia West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T04:00:39Z West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled. Full Article
ia Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:24:47Z 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. Full Article
ia Mikel Arteta coronavirus diagnosis may have saved lives, says epidemiologist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:38:07Z Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts. Full Article
ia Martin Odegaard looks ready for Real Madrid but Los Blancos may have to wait another year for the Norwegian By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:49:41Z It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos. Full Article
ia Who is Gabriel Veron? The Brazilian teenager linked with a move to Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:07:00Z Gabriel Veron is a player in demand with Everton and Arsenal in pursuit, according to recent reports. Full Article
ia Newcastle takeover: Government unlikely to intervene in Saudi Arabia-led deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:16:37Z The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. Full Article
ia Liverpool send NHS special message on Anfield pitch By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T20:02:00Z Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ia Former Liverpool youth coach Iain Brunskill on his Chinese adventure being halted after 10 days by Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:32:00Z Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA. Full Article
ia James Rodriguez to Inter Miami? Colombian star linked with switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T09:28:37Z James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami. Full Article
ia Hibernian to display 'Thank you NHS' message on front of 2020-21 home shirt By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T21:53:16Z Scottish Premiership club Hibernian will don the message "Thank you NHS" on their home kit next season. Full Article