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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts

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




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Leyton Orient chief urges patience over League Two season ahead of EFL call

Leyton Orient chief executive Danny Macklin says it is too early to decide the outcome of the League Two season.




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Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus

Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Why Chelsea must sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer

Football Manager 2020 predicts Coutinho's first season at Stamford Bridge...




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Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis.




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Jorginho's agent offers Chelsea boost amid Juventus transfer speculation

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent.




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Transfer news LIVE: Semedo to Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Coutinho to Chelsea deal; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours

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




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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.




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Arsenal and Tottenham could 'beat Chelsea to Champions League football' with proposed Uefa rule change

Arsenal and Tottenham could qualify for next season's Champions League ahead of Chelsea if the Premier League campaign is unable to be finished, according to reports.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Liverpool 'to miss out on millions' if Barcelona sell

Liverpool are set to miss out on millions should Chelsea sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.




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National League clubs vote to end 2019-20 season with remaining matches cancelled

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Odds slashed as Blues 'close in' on transfer for Barcelona star

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.




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Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu has 'no regrets' over RB Leipzig loan spell

"If I'm honest, it's not been as good as I hoped, not all that I wanted it to be."




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Who is Nnamdi Collins? The lightning-quick German teenager linked with Chelsea

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.




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Transfer news LIVE: Gabriel Veron, Partey to Arsenal; Coutinho to Chelsea; Sancho, Francisco Ramos to Man Utd

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




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Premier League backs plans to finish season by July 31 and some matches could be screened on free-to-air TV

The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.




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National League: Only clubs with a 'death wish' would want to continue season, warns Sutton chairman

Only clubs with a "death wish" would want to continue the National League season, according to one chairman, after the campaign was finally abandoned on Wednesday.




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Chelsea players close to finalising 10 per cent wage cut

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line




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Uefa confirms Champions League qualification to be based on sporting merit if season cannot be completed

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.




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Manchester United target Jack Grealish compared to Chelsea great Eden Hazard due to his 'God-given talent'

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.




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Uefa Champions League decision good for Chelsea and Manchester United... but bad for Arsenal and Tottenham

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.




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Liverpool 'kidded' Chelsea with £50m Fernando Torres deal says Jamie Carragher: 'I couldn't believe it'

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.




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Why Uefa's Champions League decision is good news for Chelsea

Chelsea's Champions League hopes received a boost on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.




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Rashford and Pogba fitness will give Manchester United the edge when season resumes, says assistant Kieran McKenna

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.




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Transfer news LIVE: Werner 'ready' for Liverpool, Aubameyang to Chelsea; Willian talks; Sancho to Man Utd

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




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Coutinho to Chelsea: Former Liverpool star will get back to his best at Stamford Bridge, says Rivaldo

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.




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Jadon Sancho to Chelsea? Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would 'love' Blues to sign Borussia Dortmund star

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.




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Why Chelsea transfer would 'force the best' out of Philippe Coutinho

Glen Johnson has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer.




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Tottenham to miss out on millions under Uefa plan to decide Premier League season

Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis.




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Callum Hudson-Odoi determined to become Chelsea legend under Frank Lampard

Callum Hudson-Odoi is plotting his path to legendary status at Chelsea under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard.




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The legal issues facing Premier League clubs and players if season is completed after coronavirus shutdown

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.




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Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho undergoes ankle surgery

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.




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Hakim Ziyech set to seal Chelsea transfer on July 1 as Eredivisie is cancelled

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled.




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Hakim Ziyech to complete Chelsea transfer on July 1 as planned

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer with the Eredivisie season set to be cancelled.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Eredivisie cancelled, cricket season delayed until July, Champions League 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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Philippe Coutinho or Jadon Sancho? Chelsea face transfer decision as Manchester United battle heats up

While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.




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Hakim Ziyech: 'On July 1 I will be a Chelsea player... I haven't had any doubt for a single second'

Hakim Ziyech insists his Chelsea future was never in doubt and claims he was always intent on joining the club in July.




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New Arsenal kit: First glimpse of 'leaked' shirt for next season on FIFA 20

It seems football is as much about looking the part is it is playing the part these days, and as such there is always plenty of excitement and speculation around kits at this time of year.




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Transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang to leave Arsenal for Chelsea? Sancho blow for Man Utd; latest Liverpool rumours

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




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New Manchester United kit: First glimpse of 'leaked' shirt for next season on FIFA 20

Manchester United are among the clubs to have their possible new shirt designs for the 2020-21 season leaked online.




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Chelsea problem position: Three transfer targets who could solve striker issue at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.




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Chelsea announce first-team will not take a pay cut with players to continue supporting charity causes

Chelsea's first team will not take a pay cut and will instead be asked to continue supporting various charities during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Transfer news LIVE: Mertens to Chelsea talks, Man Utd get Maddison update, Partey to Arsenal 'confirmed'

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




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal players allowed back to training ground, no Chelsea wage cuts

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




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Chelsea 'made an offer' for Neymar before Barcelona move, confirms agent

Chelsea "made an offer" for Neymar, confirmed one of the player's representatives, but the Premier League outfit failed to convince the player to make the move.




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Hakim Ziyech on Chelsea debut date amid Premier League uncertainty

Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has addressed talk of him making his debut this season amid the ongoing uncertainty over the Premier League season.




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Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour reveals how talks with Frank Lampard convinced him to snub loan move

Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour has revealed how a conversation with Frank Lampard convinced him not to go out on loan and compete for opportunities at the club.




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Tottenham kit 'leak' hints at green Nike away shirt for 2020/21 season

Tottenham fans appear to be divided over a 'leaked' away shirt for next season after pictures emerged on social media.




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Transfer News LIVE: Man United want Saka, Donnarumma to Chelsea latest, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham gossip

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




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Three Chelsea academy stars who could save the club millions in transfer fees

Frank Lampard had a bumper transfer budget to revamp his Chelsea squad this summer - but the coronavirus shutdown could have long-lasting implications.