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20 footballers primed to be the best of the decade

The new decade of football is on lockdown after the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to standstill.




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David Moyes predicts tight turnaround for West Ham squad when football season resumes

West Ham manager David Moyes says he does not expect to have any more than three weeks to work with his players before the season resumes.




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EFL clubs given green light to defer 25 per cent of player wages in April after deal struck with PFA

Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA.




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England Lionesses join #PlayersTogether fund to support NHS along with Premier League stars

Players from the England women's football team have joined the #PlayersTogether initiative set up by Premier League stars to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Bournemouth reverse furlough decision in latest Premier League U-turn after Liverpool and Tottenham

Bournemouth have reversed their decision to furlough staff amid the coronavirus lockdown, the club has confirmed.




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A blueprint for the Premier League? How German football is preparing to start again

Wales defender James Lawrence has offered an insight into how German football is reacting to coronavirus as players begin to return to training.




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Premier League clubs warned stadiums won't return to full capacity 'for 18 months'

Premier League clubs have been warned they may have to wait up to 18 months before they can host capacity crowds again.




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Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs

Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.




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How the West Ham medical department is working every day to keep Hammers squad fit for Premier League restart

West Ham's medical department have relished the challenge of keeping the squad fit and motivated during the lockdown and has hailed the commitment of the players.




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New Liverpool kit: 'Leaked' Nike home shirt for 2020/21 leaves fans unimpressed

A number of Liverpool fans have been left disappointed by a 'leaked' shirt for next season after pictures showing what appear to be the new Nike kit were posted on social media.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Scottish Football League season OVER after Dundee vote U-turn on SPFL proposals

Dundee have voted in favour of the SPFL's season-ending proposal, bringing the 2019-20 campaign in the Scottish Championship and Leagues One and League Two to a close with immediate effect.




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Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech tipped to thrive in Premier League

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has been tipped to shine in the Premier League when he finally arrives at Stamford Bridge.




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Premier League clubs push for season to finish by June 30 over fears of player exodus

Half of Premier League's clubs will push to see the season ended by the traditional June 30 deadline at Friday's shareholders' meeting, even if all games are not completed.




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Sixth form college funded by Tottenham making protective equipment for north London hospitals

A sixth-form college sponsored by Tottenham is helping to produce protective equipment for NHS workers.




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Chelsea to provide 78,000 meals for NHS staff and carers during coronavirus pandemic

Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Harry Kane transfer would propel Manchester United into Premier League title race, says Kevin Phillips

Former Premier League Golden Boot winner Kevin Phillips believes Harry Kane would be a "wonderful fit" for Manchester United.




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Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title - it's only fair, says Mark Bosnich

Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title even if the current season cannot be completed, former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has declared.




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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19

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 meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed.




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Premier League clubs meet again today with proposal to conclude season by June 30 set to put on the table

Premier League clubs will hold another online meeting again today with a proposal expected to put on the table for the 2019-20 season to be finished by June 30.




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Chelsea star Willian urges caution over Premier League return

Chelsea forward Willian has urged caution when it comes to the resumption of the Premier League season.




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Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick

Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players.




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Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.




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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gives fascinating insight into his tactical masterplan to improve players

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side.




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Matthijs De Ligt must ignore Manchester United links and stay in Italy to improve, says Jaap Stam

Legendary centre-back Jaap Stam believes 2018 Golden Boy winner Matthijs De Ligt must stay at Juventus, stating it's the 'only way he will improve' as a player.




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Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady

West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned.




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Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks

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'.




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Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish.




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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Chelsea 'in talks over 10 per cent wage cut', Premier League June 8 restart date

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 relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner

Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku rules out Premier League return after leaving Manchester United

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England.




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Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.




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Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief

Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp

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 Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m'

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.




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Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma.




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Liverpool suspend season ticket renewal process due to coronavirus uncertainty

Liverpool have suspended their scheduled Premier League season ticket renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols'

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.




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Premier League must be completed in order to maintain integrity, says Andros Townsend

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says the Premier League season must finish in order to maintain the integrity of the competition.




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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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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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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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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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ePremier League Invitational tournament LIVE stream: How to watch, start time and confirmed players

With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21).




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Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid

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.




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Crystal Palace claim they are oldest professional football club after discovering history back to 1861

Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence.




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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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West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus

West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.