v Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:20:38Z Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy. Full Article
v Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says playing with Paul Scholes would have been 'a dream' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T20:30:03Z Marcus Rashford says it would have been a "dream" to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United. Full Article
v Transfer news LIVE: Havertz, Saul, James Rodriguez to Man United; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool latest rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T20:13:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
v Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T03:58:00Z Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
v Kai Havertz told transfer is 'logical' amid Manchester United, Liverpool links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T09:52:00Z Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool. Full Article
v Premier League Players Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:44:00Z Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
v Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:12:48Z Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma. Full Article
v Tottenham must be 'very cautious' in transfer market, says former director of football Damien Comolli By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:18:00Z Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned. Full Article
v Liverpool suspend season ticket renewal process due to coronavirus uncertainty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:28:11Z Liverpool have suspended their scheduled Premier League season ticket renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v How major Roy Keane decision launched the career of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:32:22Z Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's journey to the summit of European football could have been halted at the very first step were it not for Roy Keane, former Sunderland coach Ricky Sbragia has revealed. Full Article
v Aymeric Laporte buys Olympic kit of late boxer in coronavirus auction and returns item to father By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:53:37Z Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has purchased kit worn by late French boxer Alexis Vastine auction to raise money for French healthcare workers. Full Article
v Gary Neville makes 'significant' donation to help non-league club Brighouse Town in bid for survival By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:11:18Z Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive. Full Article
v Number of footballers reporting depression symptoms doubles during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:59:55Z The percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since coronavirus lockdown measures were put in place across Europe, a study has found. Full Article
v 'Outstanding' Liverpool 'hit the jackpot' when they hired Jurgen Klopp, says Cesc Fabregas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:05:00Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has hailed Liverpool as "outstanding" and says the club "hit the jackpot" when they hired Jurgen Klopp. Full Article
v Scottish football could be played behind closed doors 'until coronavirus vaccine is available' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:37:19Z Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scottish football fans they should have no "false expectations" of attending matches in the near future, also stressing the dangers of behind-closed-doors events. Full Article
v Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:50:31Z Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo. Full Article
v BBC hire Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to teach Spanish lessons for homeschooling service By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:15:00Z Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will host Spanish lessons for children as part of the BBC's new homeschooling service. Full Article
v Theory Liverpool vs Atletico helped spread coronavirus an 'interesting hypothesis' says government advisor By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:09:28Z Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government. Full Article
v Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:42:54Z Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home. Full Article
v Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:40:00Z Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training. Full Article
v Transfer news LIVE: Sancho agrees Man Utd terms, Francisco Ramos latest, Chilwell to Chelsea, Dembele to Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T21:11:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
v Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Ramifications for Premier League as number of EFL clubs wanting season to end grows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:56:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
v Manchester United favourites to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho ahead of rivals this summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:46:00Z Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho. Full Article
v Fifa promises to fulfil £800m investment in women's football despite coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T04:33:00Z Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v ePremier League Invitational tournament LIVE stream: How to watch, start time and confirmed players By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:04Z With the Premier League on hold, players will be swapping their boots for controllers as they take to battle on FIFA 20 in the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament starting today (April 21). Full Article
v Tottenham flop Vincent Janssen 'did not get the chances' under Mauricio Pochettino By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:20:43Z Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen has claimed he did not get the chances he expected at White Hart Lane and left to feel "appreciated" again. Full Article
v Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:30:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
v Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid star may favour Gunners in transfer battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:34:32Z Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to Arsenal and the Gunners may have the edge in a transfer battle for his signature. Full Article
v Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:56:00Z Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates. Full Article
v Leyton Orient chief urges patience over League Two season ahead of EFL call By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:47:26Z Leyton Orient chief executive Danny Macklin says it is too early to decide the outcome of the League Two season. Full Article
v Charlton face EFL investigation into takeover by East Street Investments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:23:00Z Owner Tahnoon Nimer and former chairman Matt Southall intend to co-operate with the investigation Full Article
v Tony Bellew trolls Liverpool for 'holding parade in December' before missing out on title By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:24:01Z Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December". Full Article
v Marcus Rashford take on Jose Mourinho's tough love could offer hope for Tanguy Ndombele's Tottenham career By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:55:10Z Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's insight into how a "tough" period under Jose Mourinho ultimately improved him as a player could offer hope to Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Full Article
v Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez suffered 'very torturous' spell after leaving Arsenal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:12:54Z Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda. Full Article
v Besiktas chief: Karius wants Liverpool return after lodging Fifa wages complaint By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:50:22Z Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages. Full Article
v Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights to raise money for coronavirus fight By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:19:00Z Barcelona have put the title rights for the Camp Nou stadium up for sale as they bid to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
v Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:26:37Z Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:07:50Z Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson. Full Article
v Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:05:00Z Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United. Full Article
v Crystal Palace claim they are oldest professional football club after discovering history back to 1861 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:42:00Z Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence. Full Article
v Arsenal 'a million miles off Premier League title… even Pep Guardiola couldn't make them champions' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:36:00Z Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson Full Article
v Glazer family, owner of the NFL's Buccaneers and Manchester United, donate five million meals in Tampa Bay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:56:00Z The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida. Full Article
v Tottenham to speak to Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko after pair train together during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:35:00Z It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together Full Article
v Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:13:16Z The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer. Full Article
v Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:27:00Z 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. Full Article
v Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is Uruguay's 'best ever player' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T19:33:25Z Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate Full Article
v Jorginho's agent offers Chelsea boost amid Juventus transfer speculation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T20:03:00Z Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent. Full Article
v Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Former Tottenham manager 'ticks all the boxes' after £300m takeover By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T21:33:07Z Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park Full Article
v Transfer news LIVE: Semedo to Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Coutinho to Chelsea deal; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:12:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article