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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks not relishing prospect of Premier League returning without fans

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is not looking forward to the prospect of playing behind closed doors when the Premier League eventually returns following the coronavirus-enforced suspension.




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Harry Winks reveals details of how Tottenham players are keeping fit during coronavirus lockdown

Harry Winks has given an insight into how Tottenham players are keeping fit during the coronavirus lockdown.




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On this day in 2010: Tottenham defeated Manchester City to reach the Champions League for the first time

On this day in 2010, Tottenham secured their place in the Champions League for the first time with a 1-0 win against Manchester City at The Etihad.




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Chelsea given transfer boost with reported targets Andre Onana and Federico Chiesa available for 'right price'

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana and Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Project Restart latest to resume Premier League season, NFL London games off

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




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Aaron Ramsey reveals why he left Arsenal for Juventus

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed he joined Italian giants Juventus in a bit to get out of his comfort zone.




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Thiago Alcantara hints Chelsea face transfer battle for £70m Philippe Coutinho: 'He's a phenomenon'

Thiago Alcantara has suggested Bayern Munich are keen to keep Philippe Coutinho at the Allianz Arena next season.




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National League meeting today to discuss whether play-offs will be held

The National League board will meet today to discuss whether to hold play-offs ā€“ but a decision is likely to be delayed until there is more clarity from the EFL.




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Every Premier League game 'to be broadcast for FREE on YouTube' when season resumes

The conclusion of the Premier League season could be made free to air on YouTube, according to reports.




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Jadon Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund training as German football prepares to resume season

Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Borussia Dortmund with German football edging closer to a return following the coronavirus shutdown.




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells bottom six clubs opposing neutral venues to consider financial threat

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has warned the bottom six clubs opposing the resumption of the Premier League in neutral grounds that they are not taking the financial threat to the league seriously enough.




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Bundesliga player 'found alive four years after his death' as investigation launched

Former Schalke player Hiannick Kamba has reportedly been found alive and well in Germany, four years after his death.




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Gordon Taylor says Premier League matches could be less than 90 minutes when football returns

PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has raised the possibility that Premier League matches may not be the full 90 minutes if the season is completed under Project Restart.




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Relegation-threatened Liverpool not fighting attempts to resume WSL season

Liverpool are not fighting attempts to resume the current Women's Super League season, Standard Sport understands.




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On this day: 'Crystanbul' ruins Liverpool title dream as Palace stage stunning fightback from 3-0 down

"An amazing night at Selhurst Park, Liverpool have caved in!"




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Manchester United put Old Trafford capacity increase on hold due to coronavirus

Manchester United have put on hold plans for a small increase in capacity at Old Trafford due to coronavirus.




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EFL clubs to sue if promotion to the Premier League is scrapped

Football League chief Rick Parry has threatened legal action on behalf of his clubs if promotion and relegation between the Premier League and Championship is not upheld.




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LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.




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Lionel Messi has 'five to seven good years' left at Barcelona, predicts Xavi

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes Lionel Messi can continue at the top level for five to seven years.




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Barcelona being handed LaLiga title would be unfair... Real Madrid were better, claims Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes it would be unfair to hand Barcelona the title in LaLiga ā€“ because Los Blancos were the better team.




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What Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo instantly learned from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Loan sensation Odion Ighalo has revealed he felt the benefits of working under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instantly upon arriving at Manchester United.




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Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab

The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team.




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Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United stars recalled to UK as Premier League Project Restart gathers pace

Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.




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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine

West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety.




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Barcelona and Real Madrid players to undergo tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for training return

Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week.




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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea enter Timo Werner talks, done deal for wonderkid; Arsenal warn Aubameyang

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




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Premier League Project Restart timeline: Return dates and fixture schedule for EPL, FA Cup, Champions League

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest update; England stars donate to NHS

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




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Premier League players could refuse to play when season restarts, warns Aston Villa manager Dean Smith

Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said.




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Chelsea winger Willian 'on his way to Tottenham' as Arsenal miss out on free transfer target

Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys.




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'No room' for Australia players getting pregnant says Sam Kerr as Covid-19 crisis leads to packed schedule

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years.




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Ryan Giggs reveals Wales copied Liverpool attacking tactics... and failed

Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia.




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Premier League's 'Project Restart' discussions compared to Brexit by Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process.




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Primeira Liga promotion confirmed for C.D. Nacional and Farense after second-tier season ended in Portugal

C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division.




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Premier League defends parachute payments after EFL chairman calls them 'an evil which needs to be eradicated'

The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated".




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Turkey planning to host Champions League Final in August as Super Lig return plans confirmed

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) remain hopeful of staging the Champions League Final in the country in August.




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How Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is keeping his mind focused during Premier League shutdown

Tomori has been studying towards a degree in business management




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Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson hope to inspire south London youngsters to break free from poverty

Jadon Sancho and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson have said said they hope their journeys to the top of professional football can inspire more youngsters from south London to break free of poverty.




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Liverpool heavy favourites to complete Timo Werner transfer despite Manchester United, Chelsea links

Liverpool are favourites to secure the signing of in-demand RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this summer.




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Tottenham star Son Heung-Min pictured holding gun in military gear during South Korean national service

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.




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Andres Iniesta marks anniversary of famous goal at Chelsea by calling up children of the 'Iniestazo'

To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge.




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Jadon Sancho gives Manchester United transfer boost by naming Old Trafford great as his idol

England star Jadon Sancho has told of how he grew up idolising Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.




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Fred explains Manchester United resurgence after 'awful' season

Manchester United midfielder Fred has opened up about his "awful" debut season in the Premier League, and says he is performing better now that he has finally settled into life in the city.




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Bundesliga return is 'great news for football', says LaLiga president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has applauded the return to action of Germany's Bundesliga after a lengthy enforced break due to coronavirus.




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Barcelona squad arrive for coronavirus testing ahead of LaLiga season restart

Barcelona's players were back at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning for coronavirus tests ahead of LaLiga's planned return next month.




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Zinedine Zidane greets Real Madrid players in mask and gloves ahead of coronavirus tests at training ground

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane greeted his players in a mask and gloves as Los Blancos returned to their training ground for coronavirus tests on Wednesday.




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Transfer news LIVE: Lozano to Man Utd, Sancho blow; Stiller to Arsenal; Chelsea, Liverpool gossip; Sane latest

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




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Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to play at neutral grounds, warns LMA chief

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has warned the Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to playing at neutral grounds.




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Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo loan deal as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer weighs up £15m transfer

Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo's loan deal as they continue to weigh up a permanent move.