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Phil Collins helps Jimmy Greaves with 'substantial donation', reveals agent

Phil Collins has made a 'substantial donation' to help Jimmy Greaves, according to the Tottenham legend's agent.




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Peter Bonetti was a goalkeeping great but also humble and friendly – Chris Woods remembers the Chelsea legend

The death on Sunday of Peter Bonetti at the age of 78 after a long illness has seen endless tributes paid to the Chelsea goalkeeping great.




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Liverpool fan Sven-Goran Eriksson: Very hard to declare Premier League null and void




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Tottenham hope U-turn on furloughing staff will help break impasse over player wage cuts

Tottenham hope Monday's U-turn over furloughing staff will help break the deadlock in talks with their players over wage cuts.




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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Real Madrid transfer targets: Haaland, Mbappe, Mane? The players Los Blancos really want to sign

The current break due to coronavirus has seen the rumour mill in overdrive. With no football happening on the pitch, transfer talk is dominating the sports pages.




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Paul Pogba reveals why he was an Arsenal fan before dropping them for Manchester United

Paul Pogba has revealed that his love for Thierry Henry led to him supporting Arsenal before he became a Manchester United fan.




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Why Champions League final was the beginning of the end for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino

Victor Wanyama believes defeat to Liverpool changed things for Poch




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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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Former Manchester United boss David Moyes reveals the three big signings he missed out on at Old Trafford

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has revealed the three big name transfer targets he missed out on while in charge at Old Trafford.




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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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On This Day: Paul Gascoigne's FA Cup free-kick beats Ryan Giggs' Arsenal wonder goal and Danny Rose's rocket

April 14 is a date blessed with an abundance of spectacular football goals, with three particularly notable efforts coming against Arsenal - but which did one did Twitter pick as the best strike?




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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit left players 'crying on the floor', reveals Steve Sidwell

Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007.




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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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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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Phil Foden ready to replace Man City star David Silva, insists Bernardo Silva

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists team-mate Phil Foden is destined for greatness, assuring that opportunities will come for the youngster.




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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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Transfer news LIVE: Haaland blow for Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Partey to Arsenal; Liverpool, Chelsea 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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Harry Kane a 'great fit for Manchester United... but they're no better than Tottenham', says Harry Redknapp

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United would not represent a step-up for in-demand striker Harry Kane.




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Liverpool will NOT sign Timo Werner this summer, fears Jamie Carragher

Liverpool may have to delay the signing of Timo Werner for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, says Jamie Carragher.




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Bruno Fernandes compares Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Bruno Fernandes insists critics are guilty of forgetting just how good Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is - insisting he deals with the same level of expectation as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.




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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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Victor Osimhen reveals why he rejected Arsenal... and warns transfer giants he wants game time over a big club

Victor Osimhen has opened up about why he rejected Arsenal as a teenager... and why he will use the same reasoning when it comes to his next move.




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David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: He has turned me into a leader

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.




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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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Jimmy Greaves out of hospital and recovering at home, Tottenham legend's agent confirms

Jimmy Greaves is out of hospital and is recovering at home, the Tottenham legend's agent has confirmed.




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How Gareth Bale's self-belief got him through Tottenham winless streak

Ledley King reflects on Bale's two-year wait for a win in a Spurs shirt




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EA Sports Stay and Play Cup on FIFA 20: Live stream, schedule, teams, players and rules

While global sport remains at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, 20 players from some of European football's biggest clubs will substitute their boots for controllers as they compete in the EA Sports's Fifa 20 Stay and Play Cup.




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Newcastle takeover latest: 'Everybody will be celebrating' if £300m deal goes through

Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK​ says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash​' human rights image




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Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury

Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness.




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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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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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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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Tottenham release first footage of NHS coronavirus testing centre at repurposed stadium

Tottenham have granted the NHS access to their stadium to carry out coronavirus testing.




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Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish and Jordan Henderson lead Liverpool tributes on Hillsborough anniversary

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, club captain Jordan Henderson and Reds legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have all issued messages to those affected by the Hillsborough disaster on the 31st anniversary of the tragedy.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Scottish Football League season ended, Tour de France postponed until August

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




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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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Transfer news LIVE: Werner to Liverpool update, Arsenal in Disasi talks, Man Utd eye Koulibaly; Chelsea 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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Bruno Fernandes reveals what quality future Manchester United signings must have

Bruno Fernandes has insisted he made the move to Manchester United in order to win every trophy available and wants players that follow him to Old Trafford to possess a similar hunger for success.




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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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Partick Thistle seek legal action as Stranraer slam 'grossly unfair' decision to end Scottish Football League seasons

Scottish clubs' decision to conclude the Scottish Professional Football League season has been met by threats of legal action.




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Sadio Mane to Real Madrid: Why Liverpool star can shine with Eden Hazard

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool star Sadio Mane ahead of the transfer window.




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Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach

RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool.




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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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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on leaving Arsenal: Liverpool Champions League win wasn't an 'I told you so'

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted there were no feelings of 'I told you so' towards Arsenal after his move to Liverpool resulted in Champions League success.




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'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this'

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means




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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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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Barcelona coach Quique Setien delivers transfer update

Barcelona coach Quique Setien believes Philippe Coutinho is a 'great player' and says he is 'counting on' the 27-year-old for next season.