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Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp

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




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Gary Neville makes 'significant' donation to help non-league club Brighouse Town in bid for survival

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.




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Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva'

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




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Arsenal 'a million miles off Premier League title… even Pep Guardiola couldn't make them champions'

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




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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is Uruguay's 'best ever player'

Celeste legend Enzo Francescoli wouls also like to see Suarez join River Plate




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Phil Neville: England Women's manager set to step down in summer 2021

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




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Jan Vertongen hints at Tottenham exit after revealing desire 'to play in Europe and learn another language'

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 had ambitions of succeeding Gareth Southgate before England Women's slump

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




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Phil Neville set to leave England Women role, hints brother Gary Neville

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.




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Liverpool 'kidded' Chelsea with £50m Fernando Torres deal says Jamie Carragher: 'I couldn't believe it'

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.




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Tottenham man Jan Vertonghen given transfer boost by coronavirus lockdown: 'I've had several approaches'

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: Everything we know so far

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.




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Phil Neville to leave his role as England Women manager at end of his contract in 2021

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




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Everton appalled after Moise Kean 'hosts party' during coronavirus lockdown

Everton say they are "appalled" and have strongly condemned the actions of Moise Kean as "completely unacceptable" after the player was reported to have flouted coronavirus lockdown measures.




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Manchester United target Jadon Sancho 'nowhere near' world's elite in Gary Neville's NFL draft-style top 10

The former United captain believes Sancho has potential, but says English players are generally overhyped




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Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour reveals how talks with Frank Lampard convinced him to snub loan move

Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour has revealed how a conversation with Frank Lampard convinced him not to go out on loan and compete for opportunities at the club.




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Scott McTominay patience pays off as Manchester United star reveals he nearly left on loan

Scott McTominay has revealed he nearly left Manchester United on loan but believes his patience in waiting for his chance has paid off.




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Tottenham stadium and pitch 'looking fine' during coronavirus lockdown, groundsman reveals

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




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Steven Gerrard slip: Manchester City and Chelsea 'like' famous Liverpool title race blunder

Manchester City certainly approve of Steven Gerrard's famous slip, just ask Chelsea.




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Ronaldinho reveals what he did in prison and recalls 'total suprise' at arrest in Paraguay

Ronaldinho has spoken out about his stint in a Paraguayan prison after allegedly using a fake passport to enter the country.




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Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite reveals insight into busy lockdown training regime

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




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Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour reveals sage Frank Lampard advice after 'tough' Premier League debut

Chelsea's breakthrough star Billy Gilmour has revealed why he was "fuming" after making his Premier League debut, and the wise advice offered to him by manager Frank Lampard.




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Dani Ceballos reveals Arsenal players had symptoms but were not tested for coronavirus

Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos has revealed Arsenal players showed signs of coronavirus symptoms following manager Mikel Arteta's diagnosis, but were not tested.




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New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech reveals key Frank Lampard talks

Incoming Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says Frank Lampard convinced him to move to Stamford Bridge.




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Jack Wilshere recalls being rushed to hospital in agony on the eve of his England debut

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




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Scott McTominay 5k time 'a joke', says Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw: 'I don't even know if it's real'

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".




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard speaking to Dries Mertens 'almost every day' over move

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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Trevor Cherry dead: Former England and Leeds defender dies aged 72

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




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Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?'

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




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Mauricio Pochettino drops Tottenham hint with Manchester United, The Last Dance 'year seven' reference

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he should have been given more time at Tottenham, citing Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Michael Jordan's Chicago Red Bulls as ideal examples of sporting patience.




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Agent Berbatov? Ex-Man United striker reveals role in signing 'unbelievable' Anthony Martial

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.




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PSG dedicate Ligue 1 title to healthcare workers and everyday heroes fighting coronavirus pandemic

Paris Saint-Germain have dedicated their Ligue 1 title win to healthcare staff and key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona 'whatever happens', says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is certain that Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona – whatever happens at the Catalan club.




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Barcelona head coach Quique Setien reveals 'huge incentive' for Lautaro Martinez to complete transfer

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has labelled Lautaro Martinez a "great footballer" and believes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi is a huge incentive for the Inter Milan striker.




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Premier League season should be finished overseas, says Gary Neville

Gary Neville says the best way to end the Premier League season is to move the entire competition to another country in Europe.




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Brighton pay tribute to NHS with special shirt as Steven Alzate helps families in Colombia

Brighton and Hove Albion have designed a special shirt to pay tribute to the NHS and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo reveals he still can't read or write after brain tumour recovery

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has opened up on the arduous recovery he faces after overcoming a brain tumour.




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Ex-Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro calls for culture change in football amid coronavirus restart talks

Carneiro: "It only takes one case for this to blow up and to put a lot of individuals at risk"




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Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga dismisses Frank Lampard rift as goalkeeper targets 'winning everything'

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has rejected speculation linking him with a move away from the club, insisting he has a "very good relationship" with coach Frank Lampard.




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho reveals the only time he's cried after losing

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he cried after Real Madrid lost on penalties to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals in 2012.




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Brentford will 'do everything in their power' to give fans chance to say Griffin Park farewell

Brentford have vowed to do 'everything in their power' to ensure fans get the chance to say farewell to Griffin Park, despite the coronavirus shutdown.




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Kevin De Bruyne casts doubt over Manchester City future if Champions League ban is upheld

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




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish wants 'to crown Liverpool champions' and avoid uncharted territory

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




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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford can 'reach Kylian Mbappe's level' and fight for Ballon d'Or

Matteo Darmian has backed former Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford to "reach the level" of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe in future and even contend for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.




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FC Cologne reveal plans for 'quarantine-like' training camp when Bundesliga return confirmed

FC Cologne have announced plans to move into a "quarantine-like" training camp environment earlier than anticipated if the green light is given for the Bundesliga season to resume.




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Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra: 'Sir Alex Ferguson taught me that winning is normal'

Listen to Patrice Evra for just a few moments and it's clear what Manchester United lost when he walked away from the club.




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Manchester United 'warrior' Bruno Fernandes reveals his ruthless mentality

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success.




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Divock Origi responds to Liverpool transfer speculation and talks development under Jurgen Klopp

Divock Origi has insisted that he still sees his future at Liverpool, despite suggestions that he could be jettisoned to make way for attacking reinforcements this summer.