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Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic ready to take the risk and return to action after coronavirus break

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is ready take the risk of contracting coronavirus by returning to action following six weeks of inactivity due to Covid-19.




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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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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford helps supply over two million weekly meals to those in need

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed in partnership with FareShare, his charity scheme is supplying over two million meals a week to those in need across the UK, adding he will double his initial personal donation.




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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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James Milner eyeing glorious Liverpool era: 'We want to push on'

James Milner is determined to ensure that last season's Champions League success will be looked back on as the start of a glorious period in Liverpool's history.




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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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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 clubs told neutral venues must be used to finish season

Premier League clubs have been told the remaining 92 matches of the 2019-20 season will have to be played at neutral stadiums for the campaign to finish.




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Manchester United await FA Youth Cup decision after academy season ended early due to coronavirus

Manchester United are waiting to learn the fate of the FA Youth Cup after the academy season was cancelled due to coronavirus.




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FC Cologne confirm three positive coronavirus tests but training continues ahead of Bundesliga return

Three people have tested positive for coronavirus at FC Cologne amid a delay in a decision over a possible resumption date for the 2019-20 Bundesliga season.




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US women's football team lose court battle over equal pay

The US women's national football team's (USWNT) push for equal pay was dismissed by a court on Friday.




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Harry Kane will know 'very soon' whether to stay at Tottenham or push for transfer, says Tim Sherwood

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood says Harry Kane will know "very soon" whether he wants to push for a move away from the club.




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Who is Houssem Aouar? What we know about the reported Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City transfer target at Lyon

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.




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Who is Houssem Aouar? What we know about the reported Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City transfer target at Lyon

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.




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Ian Wright blasts Dave Kitson PFA bid: 'How can they claim to take racism seriously?'

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has become the latest member of the football community to hit out at Dave Kitson's bid to become the new chief of the PFA.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford sends heartfelt message to youth teams after season cancelled

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United's academy starlets to stay positive and 'remember why they fell in love with football' after their season was cut short because of the coronavirus outbreak.




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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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Joe Biden fires warning to US Soccer Federation in support of the US Women's Team

US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding.




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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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Tottenham star Harry Kane must decide when to join a 'big club', says Dimitar Berbatov

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov says Harry Kane must decide when it is time to leave for a "big club".




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford can 'reach Kylian Mbappe's level' and fight for Ballon d'Or

Matteo Darmian has backed former Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford to "reach the level" of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in future and even contend for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.




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Manchester United star Paul Pogba sent salary warning by Juventus chief

Juventus' chief football officer Fabio Paratici has warned that the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis will leave fewer clubs able to meet the financial demands of high-level players such as Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.




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Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra: 'Sir Alex Ferguson taught me that winning is normal'

Listen to Patrice Evra for just a few moments and it's clear what Manchester United lost when he walked away from the club.




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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd learn Koulibaly price plus Sancho latest; Chelsea rival Arsenal for Orkun Kokcu

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Jordan Henderson 'launches Ebay football shirt drive', Man Utd to warn Rojo

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




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Dave Kitson apologises for 'clumsy language' after Raheem Sterling suffered racist abuse

Dave Kitson has apologised for using "clumsy language" when assessing the racial abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling at Chelsea back in 2018.




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Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish raises £55,000 for NHS with shirt auction from infamous Birmingham derby

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has raised £55,000 for the NHS after auctioning off the shirt he wore when a Birmingham hit fan him during a game.




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Tottenham transfer plans reduced to free agents and swap deals by coronavirus

Jose Mourinho is expecting to be limited to free agents and swap deals in the next transfer window, as the top-flight prepares for a drastically changed financial outlook brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.




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FA expected to lose £300m during coronavirus pandemic, chairman Greg Clarke reveals

FA chairman Greg Clarke has laid bare the financial crisis facing the governing body by revealing expected losses of £300million.




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German FA confirm 10 positive coronavirus results from Bundesliga and second-tier clubs

Ten individuals connected to the 36 clubs in the top two tiers of German football have tested positive for coronavirus.




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Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius terminates Besiktas loan stay early

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has confirmed that his loan stay with Besiktas has been terminated early.




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Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou suspended by Hertha Berlin after video flouting social distancing rules

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has been suspended by Hertha Berlin after appearing to intentionally flout social distancing rules live on social media.




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Harry Winks reveals details of how Tottenham players are keeping fit during coronavirus lockdown

Harry Winks has given an insight into how Tottenham players are keeping fit during the coronavirus lockdown.




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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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Aaron Ramsey reveals why he left Arsenal for Juventus

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed he joined Italian giants Juventus in a bit to get out of his comfort zone.




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National League meeting today to discuss whether play-offs will be held

The National League board will meet today to discuss whether to hold play-offs – but a decision is likely to be delayed until there is more clarity from the EFL.




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Jadon Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund training as German football prepares to resume season

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




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Liverpool target Timo Werner must expect to start on the bench at Anfield, warns John Aldridge

John Aldridge expects Timo Werner to be met with the same challenges he faced following his own arrival at Liverpool were the RB Leipzig forward to make the same move this summer.




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Manchester United put Old Trafford capacity increase on hold due to coronavirus

Manchester United have put on hold plans for a small increase in capacity at Old Trafford due to coronavirus.




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LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.




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John Stones: We all want football back... but it must be safe for everyone

John Stones insists football can only return when it is safe for "everyone."




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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine

West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety.




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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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Sir Alex Ferguson retired after 'failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale' for Man United

Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.




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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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How West Ham's goalkeepers are using technology to stay prepared during coronavirus lockdown

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.




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'No room' for Australia players getting pregnant says Sam Kerr as Covid-19 crisis leads to packed schedule

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years.