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England players make 'significant' donation to NHS through Players Together initiative

The England men's football team have made a "significant donation" to the NHS, using players' match fees.




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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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Mikel Arteta hints at Arsenal's negative energy after Unai Emery's exit

Mikel Arteta has admitted he felt the energy was not right at Arsenal when he first arrived at the club.




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John Stones: We all want football back... but it must be safe for everyone

John Stones insists football can only return when it is safe for "everyone."




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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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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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Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey warned Arsenal move could 'destroy' career

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been advised against a move to Arsenal or another Premier League club as it could "destroy" his career.




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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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How West Ham's goalkeepers are using technology to stay prepared during coronavirus lockdown

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.




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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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EFL chairman Rick Parry provides warning over £200m 'cash hole' and insists future salary caps 'essential'

Parry labelled Premier League parachute payments as "an evil which needs to be eradicated"




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Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United transfer under Fifa investigation

Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is part of a Fifa investigation after Sampdoria lodged a complaint against Sporting Lisbon for unpaid sell-on fees.




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QPR in advanced talks over purchasing new site for training ground after scrapping Warren Farm plans

QPR have now scrapped plans to build a new training ground on the Warren Farm site first identified in 2012, the club and Ealing Council have confirmed.




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Damien Comolli on Liverpool transfer strategy which helps them find value at top end of market

Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared.




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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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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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How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's signings have transformed Manchester United

Luke Shaw has hailed the togetherness of the Manchester United squad, revealing the introductions of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and signings such as captain Harry Maguire have provided pivotal turning points.




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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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Gareth Southgate: No job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England

Gareth Southgate says no other coaching job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England.




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Harry Maguire believes 'inconsistent' Manchester United are their own worst enemies

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.




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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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Manchester United icon Patrice Evra riles Arsenal fans with 'babies' comparison

Patrice Evra undoubtedly holds a special place the hearts of Manchester United fans.




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Mikel Arteta beefs up Arsenal's post-lockdown strategy by sharing ideas with LA Rams coach Sean McVay

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay.




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Gary Lineker interview: What's the rush for football to return? Let's get this season done and take it from there

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW




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On this day 2019 – Liverpool stun Barcelona with Champions League comeback at Anfield

Mohamed Salah had made a point of not zipping up his hooded top as he arrived at Anfield that evening.




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'Angel Di Maria was awful at Manchester United!' - Gary Neville hits back after winger's wife criticises city

Gary Neville has hit back at Angel di Maria – describing the winger as 'awful' during his time at Manchester United.




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Liverpool's tactical blueprint behind famous Barcelona victory revealed




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Claudio Ranieri interview cuts to unsuspecting wife Rosanna during live segment to leave Kelly Cates in stitches

An interview with former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri encountered a rather odd technical difficulty on Thursday - with the feed cutting to his unsuspecting wife Rosanna.




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Henrikh Mkhitaryan pleads with Arsenal for AS Roma transfer: 'My time in London is over'

Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan has pleaded with the club to allow him join AS Roma on a permanent basis.




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Macclesfield Town deducted seven points for failing to fulfil League Two fixture and non-payment of players

Macclesfield Town have been hit with an immediate seven-point deduction for failing to fulfil a fixture along with non-payment of their players.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest; Bundesliga return date confirmed

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 and Championship restart could see ALL matches broadcast on TV and online

The nation could be set for a bonanza of live football if the Premier League and Championship are given the green light to restart next month, with talks ongoing to broadcast as many of the remaining matches as possible.




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Lionel Messi blamed for Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona failure by Rivaldo

Lionel Messi is largely to blame for Philippe Coutinho's failure to succeed at Barcelona, according to club legend Rivaldo.




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Majority of League One and League Two clubs in favour of calling off season ahead of planned EFL vote

All League One and Two clubs have been canvassed by the EFL on whether to abandon the season, with a majority thought to be in favour of calling it off.




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Bundesliga return confirmed for May 16 after government gives green light

The Bundesliga will return on May 16 after Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel rubber-stamped its return on Wednesday. ​




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Man United star Bruno Fernandes 'now worth just £18m' after coronavirus pandemic

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes would be worth just €20million (£17.5m) in the current transfer market, just three months on from his €65m (£57m) move to Old Trafford.




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Liverpool's Melwood training ground partially reopened ahead of Premier League Project Restart

Liverpool have partially reopened their training ground as the Premier League moves closer to agreeing a potential resumption date.




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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists no stadium will ever compare to his 'garden' Highbury

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists no stadium he has played in, regardless of size or aesthetics, will ever compare to Highbury.




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Barcelona 'favourites' to sign Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Barcelona are 'favourites' to sign wantaway Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the latest odds.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes in Premier League team of the season after BBC fan vote

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named in the BBC's Premier League team of the year, despite having played just five games in the competition.




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LaLiga side Getafe to renew all season tickets for free next season in wake of coronavirus pandemic

The president of LaLiga side Getafe has vowed to renew the subscriptions of all 13,500 of the club's season ticket holders for free next season.