EXCLUSIVE: Football League clubs have been at pains to keep their players' secret sessions under wraps so not jeopardise the money they'll receive from the Government.

The figures come from an annual survey carried out by the EFL titled 'Staff Salary Benchmarking 2019'. Marked 'strictly private and confidential', it was handed to clubs in November.

EXCLUSIVE: On Friday, Premier League clubs will discuss the numerous obstacles to overcome if football is to return from the coronavirus suspension sooner rather than later.

With drastic measures proposed, involving promotions without relegations and revised leagues with additional places, Sportsmail takes a look at how English football could shape up.

The former Girls Aloud singer, 34, caught the eye in a cropped blue shirt while taking in the stunning coastal view from her vantage point on the hotel balcony.

She hit headlines at the start of the weekend, as it was reported that she'd been axed by L’Oréal — losing her a deal rumoured to be worth £4million.

In light of the explosive row, we take a look back at the most shocking feuds in the wonderful world of wives and girlfriends

On current trends, Britain's output should be 'a quarter larger than the French economy' by 2034, the Centre for Economics and Business Research's (CEBR) predictions found.

The former Arsenal manager was recently reported to be a target for the vacant managerial role at Bayern Munich but they have instead put Hans Dieter Flick in charge.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN PARIS: Lyon defender Lucy Bronze has insisted she has her heart set on winning a major tournament with England, not a Ballon d'Or, after finishing second.

KIERAN JACKSON: Ahead of Liverpool's venture in the Club World Cup, a look at all the factors at play and why English sides have notoriously struggled in the competition.

The Welshman co-owns the eSports franchise along with 38 Entertainment Group, with the team founded by investor Jonathan Kark and former footballer Larry Cohen.

Following requests from a number of Serie A clubs, the country's governing body released a statement in which it said it was open to trialling a system whereby teams could request an on-field review.

With the suspension of the Premier League and EFL, Orient have taken it upon themselves to start a 128-team FIFA 20 tournament, with clubs including Man City, Brentford and Derby set to take part.

The group will look at issues related to the international fixture calendar, and amendments and special dispensations that might be required on contracts to protect players and clubs.

Times feel rather bleak right now, with life drastically altered due to the ongoing spread of coronavirus. Football fans are looking to fill the void in their lives, and FIFA are now providing the answer.

Gareth Bale is among a number of footballers hoping to raise funds to fight against coronavirus by playing a series of competitive matches in the video game FIFA 20.

EXCLUSIVE BY ANDREW WARSHAW: World football's top medical expert slammed Europe's major leagues for targeting a mid-May resumption of fixtures.

The ongoing pandemic has heavily disrupted the football calendar, with countless domestic competitions postponed and Euro 2020 having been pushed back until next year.

FIFA and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have teamed up by launching a new awareness campaign where world stars call on people around the globe to follow five key steps to combat the virus.

MIKE KEEGAN: The global game's governing body has recognised the current coronavirus crisis as a 'force majeure' - an unforeseen circumstance that prevents a contract from being fulfilled.

The fund needs to be signed off but should it be ratified as expected, it would help a series of authorities across the planet who are already struggling thanks to a lack of revenue and cashflow.

Despite most domestic leagues having been indefinitely suspended due to the escalating pandemic, discussions over re-introducing football around the world are ongoing.

With football in England nearing a return with clubs slowly returning to training, Michel D'Hooghe has warned that footballers will have to change their mannerisms on the pitch for health reasons.

Germany's Bundesliga has plans in place, subject to approval from the federal government and state health authorities, to get going again on May 9 while other leagues are keen to follow suit.

Rizzoli, the Italian official who took charge of the 2014 World Cup final and is now a referee designator for Serie A, said one change could be five subs instead of the usual three.

Residents in two adjacent apartment buildings in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, simultaneously cheered for all medical services staff around the country.

WARNING: Graphic footage has emerged of the horrifying moment a man was shot dead by police after he allegedly doused himself in fuel in a McDonald's car park south of Brisbane.

Going in to today, Boris Johnson had a narrowing lead in the polls and is hoping to secure a swathe of northern Labour seats. But Labour sources claim its vote is holding up amid a seemingly huge turnout.

Now the famously laconic presenter and self-confessed football fanatic Adrian Chiles has revealed he has developed a very different obsession - the Catholic faith he calls 'a refuge'.

The 25-year-old reality star and pro partner Alan Bersten, 25, were crowned the winners Monday of season 28 of Dancing With The Stars.

THE NUMBERS GAME: Man City gave Guardiola time – and money – and are now reaping the rewards. Sadly for Sarri, he is unlikely to be afforded the same luxury at hire-and-fire Chelsea.

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: Signed from Napoli for £57m, Jorginho became the poster boy for 'Sarri-ball'. But what happens to the midfielder now his mentor has left Chelsea?

EXCLUSIVE: For David 'Spotty' Rowland, a visit to Balmoral to meet the Queen in the summer of 2010 marked the peak of his social ascent.

Mrs Merkel kept a low profile as she attended the G20 summit in Osaka following the latest incident. Her office blamed dehydration for the first attack and said the second was psychological.

Footage showed her turning around after laying wreaths at a former execution wall at Auschwitz when she appeared to stumble and almost fall backwards.

Jerry Emmett, 102, was given the honor of reading out Arizona's votes for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

The former president showed he could still enjoy the simpler things in life as he batted and kicked balloons that had fallen from the roof of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

On Monday the 24-year-old star shared a photo of herself in a black bikini and next to her was Hailey Baldwin in the exact same two piece.

JANE FRYER: Almost every week for the past 18 months - until lockdown - the Duchess of Cornwall has hosted an exclusive Clarence House gathering.

EXCLUSIVE: A first Test match between England and Afghanistan, planned to take place in 2021, has become a doubt, with the domestic summer set to be dominated by white-ball cricket.

The two men were filmed attacking the creature on a building site although it is not yet clear where the footage was taken. Animal charity PETA are now calling for the men to be tracked down.

Arne Van Der Linden, 14, was enjoying a kickabout with a friend on a pitch in Kontich, Antwerp, last week when he unintentionally pulled off the wonder-strike.

Investors are reeling after virus fears wiped nearly $3 trillion off the combined market value of S&P 500 companies this week, with the index confirming its fastest correction in history.

The massive camper van, produced in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria, has a 720-horsepower engine and comes with a £585,000 price tag.

Viewers took to Twitter in droves to declare she'd 'done the National Health Service proud' after Beth wowed with her emotional ballad about saving lives in Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The 99-year-old war veteran, who has raised £27million for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis is thought to be 'in talks' with show bosses for a special live performance when this series wraps up.

In a video conference call, the Premier League told of the potential losses to clubs, as they look to convince players to take a 30 per cent mix of cuts and deferrals on their wages.

EXCLUSIVE: FIFA will today announce that they have approved plans aimed at rescuing the football season which will see player contracts extended and transfer windows put back.

The seasons of France's Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 are over after league bosses accepted that it would be impossible to complete the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.