According to those who know him best, Tottenham's head of coaching and development, John McDermott, is one of English football's more recent pioneers.

Charlie Nicholas says the Gunners should cash in given their "abysmal" contract failings

Willian has confirmed he is committed to seeing out the season at Chelsea.

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov.

James Maddison has offered no indication he is looking to leave Leicester despite interest from Manchester United.

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has purchased kit worn by late French boxer Alexis Vastine auction to raise money for French healthcare workers.

Champions League dates for the remainder of the European calendar are set to be confirmed by Uefa, according to reports in Italy.

Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown.

Fifa has promised to fulfil its planned investment in women's football despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson

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.

Arsenal and Tottenham could qualify for next season's Champions League ahead of Chelsea if the Premier League campaign is unable to be finished, according to reports.

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.

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.

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

The Women's 2021 European Championship in England will be delayed by a year and played from July 6 to 31, 2022, at the same venues as originally planned, UEFA has announced.

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

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.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Manchester United are aiming to resume full training next month as Premier League clubs work towards a return to action in June.

Tottenham's Champions League hopes received a blow on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Chelsea's Champions League hopes received a boost on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

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

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.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to the club.

Tottenham groundsman Darren Baldwin has given a glimpse behind the scenes at the club during the coronavirus lockdown.

Arsenal players have returned to training at their London Colney base today as Mikel Arteta's squad observe strict social distancing guidelines.

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

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.

Jack Wilshere has revealed how he could have missed his England debut having spent the night before in hospital.

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.

Rio Ferdinand believes both relentless criticism and a desire for trophies may eventually drive Paul Pogba away from Manchester United.

Paris Saint-Germain have officially been awarded their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the cancellation of the French domestic season.

Tottenham continue to offer their state-of-the-art stadium to assist the combat against the coronavirus pandemic and on Thursday provided a behind-the-scenes look into how the stadium has been transformed.

Ligue 1 became the second major European league to announce its cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, following the Eredivisie's termination last week.

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

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.

England international Kieran Trippier has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's betting rules.

BT Sport will broadcast a special programme on Saturday to mark David Beckham's 45th birthday, showing some of the Manchester United legend's finest Champions League moments.

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their Champions League ban may determine his future at the club.

Arsenal's legendary captain Tony Adams has voiced his concern that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could become the latest high profile star to quit the club this summer.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has described his reasons for backing the Premier League's 'Project Restart', including wanting to "crown Liverpool champions."

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says it would 'be cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions.

A trumpet-playing Real Madrid fan has won applause in the street and now online with his rendition of the club's La Decima song during lockdown in the Spanish capital.

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