ea Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clash over footballers' wages as Health Secretary says he won't take pay cut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:49:00Z The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out taking a pay-cut during the coronavirus pandemic, after he was quizzed over his calls for footballers to do so by television presenter Piers Morgan. Full Article
ea Lucas Moura urges Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham: 'It's not easy to find a player like him' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T20:48:00Z Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has urged the club not to sell Harry Kane because he is too "important" to replace. Full Article
ea Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T14:40:00Z The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season. Full Article
ea Mamadou Sakho chose 'dream club' Liverpool over Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T18:22:00Z Mamadou Sakho has revealed how he turned down approaches from Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in order to secure a "dream" move to Liverpool. Full Article
ea Trent Alexander-Arnold books Liverpool's place in FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea bow out By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T21:29:30Z Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold dominated Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior to reach the quarter-finals on an enthralling second day of the virtual Stay and Play Cup. Full Article
ea Uefa considering plan to 'play Champions League Final on August 29' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T22:29:39Z Uefa are weighing up the possibility of playing the 2019-20 Champions League Final on August 29, according to the latest reports. Full Article
ea Transfer news LIVE: Sancho, Grealish to Man Utd latest; Coutinho to Chelsea update; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T21:10:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
ea Harry Kane transfer would propel Manchester United into Premier League title race, says Kevin Phillips By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T06:00:06Z Former Premier League Golden Boot winner Kevin Phillips believes Harry Kane would be a "wonderful fit" for Manchester United. Full Article
ea Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title - it's only fair, says Mark Bosnich By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:18:00Z Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title even if the current season cannot be completed, former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has declared. Full Article
ea Every EFL game to be on TV or online as season will resume behind closed doors By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:11:00Z Every Championship, League One and League Two game will be broadcast on TV or online when the season resumes as matches will be behind closed doors, EFL chairman Rick Parry has confirmed. Full Article
ea Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:14:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ea Willian commits to Chelsea until the end of the season despite contract uncertainty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:22:59Z Willian has confirmed he is committed to seeing out the season at Chelsea. Full Article
ea 'Virgil van Dijk is a Liverpool leader... and Gini Wijnaldum is incredible' - Ryan Babel hails Dutch duo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:41:16Z Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has lavished praise upon the club's Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk. Full Article
ea Chelsea offer second hotel to NHS staff fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:54:33Z Chelsea are set to open the doors of a second hotel to NHS staff as they continue to aid London's fight against coronavirus. Full Article
ea Premier League meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T12:47:00Z Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed. Full Article
ea Premier League clubs meet again today with proposal to conclude season by June 30 set to put on the table By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T04:58:00Z Premier League clubs will hold another online meeting again today with a proposal expected to put on the table for the 2019-20 season to be finished by June 30. Full Article
ea Jurgen Klopp's lockdown: Liverpool boss discusses Tiger King, Downton Abbey... and learning to tie a tie at 52! By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:02:14Z Like most football fans, Jurgen Klopp has found himself with a lot of time on his hands since Premier League action was suspended. Full Article
ea Chelsea star Willian urges caution over Premier League return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:08:06Z Chelsea forward Willian has urged caution when it comes to the resumption of the Premier League season. Full Article
ea Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'will have to leave to win trophies' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:16:01Z Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov. Full Article
ea Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi announces donation of 16,000 meals for vulnerable people in Islington By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:44:45Z Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington. Full Article
ea Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from England FIFA 20 tournament including Rashford vs Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T14:04:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ea How Chelsea are supporting the NHS and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:11:00Z Chelsea were one of the first clubs at any level to offer their support to local health services during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ea Norman Hunter dead: Leeds United legend dies aged 76 after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:49:00Z England World Cup winner Norman Hunter has passed away aged 76 after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
ea Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from quarter-finals of England FIFA 20 tournament By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:08:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ea Karim Benzema rules out imminent Lyon return and wants to 'keep making history' at Real Madrid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T17:46:29Z Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos. Full Article
ea Real Madrid should have signed Erling Haaland before he joined Borussia Dortmund, says Luis Figo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T19:31:09Z Real Madrid should have signed young striker Erling Haaland before he moved to Borussia Dortmund, their former winger Luis Figo believes. Full Article
ea Ex-Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reveals 'conflicted' relationship with players during turbulent reign By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:01:00Z Maurizio Sarri has revealed how he shared a "conflicted relationship" with his Chelsea squad but admits he misses the Premier League, describing it as "extraordinary". Full Article
ea Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:54:00Z Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors. Full Article
ea Liverpool warned by Sadio Mane team-mate 'he won't stay forever' as Real Madrid consider transfer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:36:00Z Liverpool have been warned Sadio Mane will not stay at the club "forever" by his Senegal team-mate Keita Balde. Full Article
ea Transfer news LIVE: Kurzawa signs Arsenal deal, Man Utd Koulibaly boost, Chelsea rival Liverpool for Werner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:35:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
ea New Liverpool kits designed for 2020-21 season that were scrapped By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T08:46:14Z Liverpool will begin the 2020-21 season with Nike as their new shirt sponsor after parting ways with New Balance last year. Full Article
ea Joe Cole urges Chelsea to hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T12:41:48Z Joe Cole believes Chelsea should hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian, stating the experienced trio would be difficult to replace. Full Article
ea Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T16:45:00Z West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned. Full Article
ea Ian Wright says football being used as a punching bag in row over Premier League restart talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:48:00Z Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has hit back at criticism of the Premier League over discussions about how to finish the current campaign, claiming football is being used as a 'punch-bag'. Full Article
ea Liverpool yet to make contact over Timo Werner deal, says RB Leipzig chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T18:41:00Z RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says the club have not been contacted by either Liverpool or Bayern Munich over a move for striker Timo Werner. Full Article
ea Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T20:23:00Z Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer ā by signing Jack Grealish. Full Article
ea David Beckham among 50 stars in Fifa campaign to thank healthcare workers fighting pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T02:45:24Z Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ea Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Chelsea 'in talks over 10 per cent wage cut', Premier League June 8 restart date By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T06:35:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ea Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:11:00Z Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ea Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku rules out Premier League return after leaving Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:26:00Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England. Full Article
ea Manuel Neuer hits out at Bayern Munich after 'five-year contact' demands leaked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:05:22Z Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media. Full Article
ea Who is Luca Waldschmidt? The 'new Gerd Muller' linked to Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:52:45Z It is no secret that Chelsea are on the lookout for new signings, with Frank Lampard looking for both quality and quantity in attack this summer. Full Article
ea Chelsea fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:59:00Z Chelsea were preparing for their first summer transfer window since their Uefa ban was lifted before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos. Full Article
ea Thomas Partey to Arsenal, Lacazette to Atletico Madrid... who gets the better deal? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:19:50Z Our Football Manager 2020 simulation suggests a good deal for both sides Full Article
ea Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
ea Stan Kroenke: What the Arsenal owner has done with his other sports teams during the coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:59:27Z Arsenal is one of many clubs located within the sporting portfolio of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment group, owned by billionaire American businessman Stan Kroenke. Full Article
ea Ex-Bradford man to raffle Cesc Fabregas shirt from iconic FA Cup win over Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:06:00Z Former Bradford City striker Billy Clarke is raffling off a shirt worn by Cesc Fabregas during the Bantams' famous 2015 FA Cup win over Chelsea to raise money for the NHS. Full Article
ea Danish club FC Midtjylland setting up drive-in theatres for fans to watch behind closed doors games By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:45:00Z A Danish club have come up with a novel way to allow fans to watch games together when football returns behind closed doors ā by setting up drive-in screenings. Full Article
ea New Manchester United kit: 'Leaked' Adidas shirt for 2020/21 called 'horrendous' and likened to train seat By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T16:45:00Z Manchester United fans seem far from pleased with what, according to a 'leaked' picture on social media, will be their new home strip for next season. Full Article
ea Real Madrid star Eden Hazard set to resume running after ankle surgery, says Roberto Martinez By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:21:00Z Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard will be running again in the next few days, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed. Full Article