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

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Everybody loves Andres Iniesta and it is easy to see why in Rakuten's new documentary on the former Barcelona midfielder, which premiered on Thursday.

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

Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women manager at the end of his contract in 2021, the FA have confirmed.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Newcastle would be able to attract "big players" to the club if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.

Raheem Sterling has credited Manchester City for teaching him how to be a winner.

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

Arsenal defender Sokratis appears to have cheekily fuelled talk that the Gunners will move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer.

Arsenal appear to have a key member of the Aubameyang camp batting for them after the striker's father sent a clear message to his son on Instagram.

Ray Parlour has blasted former club Arsenal's lack of leadership, defending Mesut Ozil as he stalls on taking a pay cut.

Manchester United's hopes of signing James Maddison during the next transfer window have been dealt a sizable blow after the player stated his intention to remain at Leicester City.

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

With copious amounts of spare time on their hands, footballers have been forced to adapt their routines during lockdown and if you're Mohamed Salah, that includes working out at all hours.

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham should consider selling Tanguy Ndombele if it means getting Nelson Semedo and Samuel Umtiti, says former Spurs striker Darren Bent.

Bukayo Saka is yet to put pen to paper on a new Arsenal contract - but his latest tweet hints an announcement may not be far away.

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Crystal Palace are helping to feed frontline NHS workers and the most vulnerable in south London from the kitchens at Selhurst Park.

Jose Mourinho has named Ronaldo as the best player he has seen – just not the one you might expect.

Rio Ferdinand believes that Paul Pogba should be the one talking about his future at Manchester United - not his agent Mino Raiola.

The former agent of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has told Barcelona and Real Madrid that the Brazilian will cost €164 million this summer.

Spain's health minister Salvador Illa has warned that football is unlikely to return in the country before the summer.

Uefa have released more than £200million to member associations in order to ease the financial impact of coronavirus on football.

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite says the club's training plan represents only one third of his lockdown workout routine.

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has confirmed personal talks with the Premier League over resuming top-flight football "as soon as possible".

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

Players should be given yellow cards should they spit on the field when football resumes, says Fifa's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe.

Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder.

Former Liverpool, Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61.

Graeme Souness paid an emotional tribute to 'big pal' and Liverpool team-mate Michael Robinson following his death at the age of 61.

Former Liverpool forward Donald Woan has passed away at the age of 92, the club have confirmed.

The French football season has been ended after the country's government announced that no large sporting events will be allowed to take place until at least September, even if they are behind closed doors.

Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real".

Tottenham and England midfielder Harry Winks has urged men, in particular, to talk about any prevalent mental health issues they may be struggling with during lockdown.

Paris Saint-Germain will play their remaining home Champions League matches overseas if it is not possible to do so in France, according to president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Fifa medical chief Michel D'Hooghe has warned against a return to football before September.

Frank Lampard is speaking to Dries Mertens "almost every day" as the Chelsea step up their pursuit of the Belgian striker, according to reports.

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Former Manchester United and England stalwart Rio Ferdinand says any Government decision regarding the fate of the 2019-20 domestic football season must be respected.

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is now the even-money favourite to take over from Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager.

Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72.

Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics

In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know.

Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes signing "a better Divock Origi" is the top priority for his former club when the summer transfer window opens.