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Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.

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.

Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence.

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.

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines

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.

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.

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent.

Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park

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"An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website.

West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.

Liverpool are set to miss out on millions should Chelsea sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

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Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves.

Francisco Ramos has thanked his friend Bruno Fernandes for saying he wants him to join Manchester United - but suggests a move is very unlikely.

Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.

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Jurgen Klopp has suggested that he could turn to a promising group of young players to help Liverpool take the next step in their development.

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.

It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos.

Former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believe there is still work to be done to eliminate racism in football, on the second National Stephen Lawrence Day.

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.

The squad will defer their salaries by up to 30 per cent

Gabriel Veron is a player in demand with Everton and Arsenal in pursuit, according to recent reports.

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.

The Football Association is expected to announce that England Women's manager Phil Neville will step down in the summer of 2021.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.

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The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

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Phil Neville harboured genuine ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before his reign as England Women's manager began to unravel.

Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA.

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami.

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic

Only clubs with a "death wish" would want to continue the National League season, according to one chairman, after the campaign was finally abandoned on Wednesday.

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has been given the all clear following treatment on a brain tumour.

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.

England Women manager Phil Neville is set to leave his role next summer due to the delay of the Women's European Championship to 2022, according to his brother Gary Neville.

The government have been urged to conduct an investigation into links between Liverpool hosting a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid and a spike in cases of coronavirus in the city.

Eric Dier has been charged by the Football Association after his confrontation with a fan in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.