Diego Simeone's side prevailed at Anfield on March 11 to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals but it came against a backdrop of sporting uncertainty because of Covid-19.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Atletico know it's unlikely but they have to cling to something. The horizon will look very dark for them otherwise - they would stand to lose around £88m from missed revenue

Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final at home to Atletico Madrid will be the focus of an inquiry by the city council over concerns it spread coronavirus in the area.

David de Gea has signalled his intention to stay as Manchester United's No.1, saying he wants to remain at Old Trafford for 'many years'.

Edinson Cavani has been heavily linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain. Cavani who has spent seven years at the club is reportedly being pursued by Atletico Madrid.

Beckham is targeting a host of household names to bring to Inter Miami and has already sounded out Real Madrid duo Luka Modric and James Rodriguez over a potential move.

The Uruguayan's contract at PSG is up this summer and he is being heavily linked with a move away from Paris, with Atletico the most likely destination.

Mikel Arteta had identified Partey as a transfer target earlier in the season, with the Gunners boss hoping to convince the board to strike a deal for the 26-year-old when football returns to normality.

Diego Simeone and his players had medical checks at the club's training ground this week and the 22-year-old full-back has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The striker's current deal is set to expire in the summer and he has been linked with a move away from the French champions after almost departing in the January window.

Diego Simeone and his players began their preparations for the restart at the club's Ciudad Deporutiba Atletico de Madrid complex after Spain relaxed lockdown measures this week.

When James Rodriguez slammed home his sixth goal for Colombia at the 2014 World Cup, it was widely agreed that he had the potential to reach the very top. So where did it all go so wrong?

Lucas Vazquez has revealed his love of the Premier League, hinting that curiosity could get the better of him and see him leave Real Madrid for England, as Chelsea keep an eye on the winger.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Premier League will make a desperate plea for unity this week amid claims that the bottom six clubs are sabotaging plans to resume the season.

Crystal Palace are confident that Roy Hodgson will not be barred from managing on safety grounds amid the coronavirus crisis when the Premier League resumes.

IAN LADYMAN: As English football conjures ever more fanciful ways to conclude an interrupted season, this is the problem. Anyone can get coronavirus, that includes footballers.

There is so much uncertainty around the Premier League at the moment that not only do we not know if it will restart, we also don't even know how many teams will be in it for next season.

Sportsmail revealed on Sunday the Premier League want all 20 clubs to commit to doing everything they can to resume in order to prevent financial collapse.

Life is already beginning to return to the status quo in South Korea, with the coronavirus outbreak now seemingly under control and new cases in single digits following a February peak.

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has assured the public that getting sport back up and running again amid the coronavirus pandemic is 'under active consideration.'

Both Premier League clubs have watched 17-year-old KV Mechelen midfielder in this season. Vranckx caught the eye when he scored the first and set up the second in a 2-0 win over Anderlecht. 

special' to the squad after overcoming a string of injuries and adjusting to life down south. While Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Tierney has the ability to be a 'magnificent' player for Arsenal

As the 20 top flight clubs try to find a way to signal a return to action, the prospect of playing the remaining raft of games at neutral grounds is very real.

Contracts stipulate that players should get five weeks off a year and that clubs 'must not unreasonably withhold a request from a player to take three consecutive weeks'.

Cindy McCain marked the one-year anniversary of her husband John McCain's death with a string of rebukes to Donald Trump and his leadership of the Republican Party.

Kelly Clarkson revealed that she 'got real bitter' at the disdain she received after her American Idol season one victory made her a star.

The 43-year-old country star showed his softer side Monday on The Voice as he recalled the humble beginnings of his career after a contestant performed his signature song, Ol' Red.

Miranda Lambert and her new husband Brendan McLoughlin stayed seated and stone-faced after her ex-husband Blake Shelton performed his country hit God's Country, despite the standing ovation.

Michael Bloomberg has officially announced he is running for president, bringing the Democratic primary field back up to 19 candidates.

The 37-year-old American Idol winner and John Legend, 40, performed their controversial version of the holiday classic Baby It's Cold Outside on Tuesday's episode of The Voice.

She's the voice of Vanessa Gekko on the popular television series, BoJack Horseman. But on Friday, Kristin Chenoweth, stepped out to promote a new kind of project, her holiday movie.

Dua Lipa recently released the title track of her second studio album Future Nostalgia. She announced the title of the album earlier this month with a tattoo on her upper arm.

Adam Levine appeared to be the well rested doting dad on Wednesday while lying in the sand with his daughter during a family trip to Cabo, Mexico.

The three-minute lovefest marked The Voice couple's third duet after Go Ahead And Break My Heart in 2016 and You Make It Feel Like Christmas in 2017

Adley Stump, a singer and former contestant on The Voice, shared her  coronavirus rules in the parody video she shared on social media.

The show's studio with its trademark red chairs will be vacant except for host Carson Daly, who will direct traffic with a scaled-down crew adhering to current social distancing statues.

The Daily Mail's resident doctor Martin Scurr answers your health concerns in his weekly column. Allen Togwell, from Blackheath, London, asks if he could have been bitten by a black widow.

Stefan Sylvestre, 31, of Hammersmith, west London, was released in 2018 but he was recalled to prison after a warrant was issued for his arrest over his use of the vehicle.

The British dancer, 37, admitted that he did speak to his girlfriend Stacey about quitting the show, but it was his decision to quit the show after landing his dream role in Strictly Ballroom.

The professional dancer, 30, has shed light on her close friendship with ex-goalkeeper David, 49, who she was partnered up with on 2019's Strictly Come Dancing.

James Jordan has shared a sobering post about the difficulties of juggling a newborn with caring for his critically-ill father amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

The dancer, 37, admitted that 'nobody is bigger than the show' and his shock exit is in order to give younger professionals a chance to be on the programme.

A follower replied, explaining that she had to go to a pub to work and earn money for her family, prompting James to tell her to 'worry about finances after it's all over.' 

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 53,revealed the 'silver lining' to the coronavirus lockdown was that he gets to spend more time with wife Hannah Summers and their twins.

The footballer, 35, and the professional dancer, 30, both cut casual figures as they bought a takeout meal on their outing on Saturday.

Professional dancer AJ Pritchard has quit Strictly Come Dancing to become a TV presenter alongside his brother Curtis. 

AJ, 25, announced last week that he was walking away from the hit BBC ballroom show after almost four years, as he revealed plans to embark on a TV hosting career alongside his brother, Curtis, 24.

While James Martin can look back on a hugely successful career, he admits that forfeiting the chance to settle down and raise a family will remain one of his biggest regrets.

Former-Strictly Come Dancing champions Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley enjoyed their one hour's exercise in the sunshine over the weekend, amid the UK's continuing coronavirus lockdown.

As Spain extended their coronavirus lockdown until April 26, the ex-Strictly pro, 43, made the best of the country's shutdown by cooking up a storm in the back garden of his lavish property on Saturday.