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Why experts fear for the mental wellbeing of footballers when action resumes

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Heung-min Son military service: Tottenham star could miss Premier League training return due to quarantine

Tottenham star Heung-min Son is facing a third spell of quarantine and could miss the Premier League's return to full training due to government plans to force all people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days.




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West Ham and Arsenal players return to training grounds as Premier League 'Project Restart' gathers pace

West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.




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Crystal Palace providing 900 meals a week for NHS workers and vulnerable people during coronavirus crisis

Crystal Palace are helping to feed frontline NHS workers and the most vulnerable in south London from the kitchens at Selhurst Park.




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Crystal Palace problem position: Four transfer targets who could solve striker issue at Selhurst Park

Ask any fan and Jordan Ayew will rank among their candidates for Crystal Palace player of the season.




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Arsenal problem position: Four players who could solve centre-back issues for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal fans have, somewhat unsurprisingly, identified centre-back as Mikel Arteta's problem position ahead of this summer's transfer window.




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Teams set to be allowed five substitutions when football returns from coronavirus shutdown

Teams could be allowed to make as many as five substitutions during matches when football returns, as part of a new proposal put forward by Fifa.




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Sport TikTok challenges this week: From #26jumps to #OnMyOwn

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.




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Jose Mourinho ranks Brazilian Ronaldo over Cristiano and Lionel Messi in GOAT debate

Jose Mourinho has named Ronaldo as the best player he has seen – just not the one you might expect.




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Rio Ferdinand offers Paul Pogba advice on Manchester United transfer talk, Mino Raiola... and Graeme Souness

Rio Ferdinand believes that Paul Pogba should be the one talking about his future at Manchester United - not his agent Mino Raiola.




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Premier League clubs place overseas players on 48-hour standby ahead of training return

Premier League clubs have put all players based abroad on standby as a return to training draws near.




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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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Manchester United warned over Jadon Sancho and Harry Kane deals after failed big money moves

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club against making the same old mistakes in the transfer window.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: Borussia Dortmund 'totally relaxed' amid transfer links

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says he is "completely relaxed" over the future of Manchester United target Jadon Sancho.




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Arsenal stars pictured back in training but observing social distancing at London Colney

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




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Liverpool delay Anfield Road expansion work by 'at least' 12 months

Liverpool have confirmed that plans to expand the Anfield Road end of the club's home ground have been delayed by 'at least' 12 months due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Barcelona told it will cost them €164m to re-sign Neymar as former agent hints at Real Madrid interest

The former agent of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has told Barcelona and Real Madrid that the Brazilian will cost €164 million this summer.




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LaLiga unlikely to return before the summer, says health minister

Spain's health minister Salvador Illa has warned that football is unlikely to return in the country before the summer.




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Rio Ferdinand regrets not speaking out after John Terry's alleged abuse of brother Anton

Rio Ferdinand has revealed his relationship with former England team-mate John Terry has never improved after the former Chelsea captain allegedly racially abused his brother Anton in 2011.




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QPR boss Mark Warburton 'cannot see how transfer window goes ahead' amid pandemic

QPR boss Mark Warburton says he cannot see how football's transfer window can go ahead this summer, in light of the coronavirus pandemic.




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West Ham problem position: Four players who could solve full-back issues for David Moyes

Before the suspension of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, West Ham were embroiled in a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status.




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Uefa release over £200m for member associations to use as they 'see fit' during coronavirus shutdown

Uefa have released more than £200million to member associations in order to ease the financial impact of coronavirus on football.




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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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Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirms talks to resume Premier League 'as soon as possible'

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden has confirmed personal talks with the Premier League over resuming top-flight football "as soon as possible".




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Premier League clubs expect transfer window delay until at least late August

Premier League clubs expect the transfer window to be delayed until late August at the earliest as English football remains gripped by uncertainty.




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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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Tottenham star Tanguy Ndombele issues cryptic Instagram post amid Barcelona transfer speculation

Tanguy Ndombele appears to have addressed speculation regarding his Tottenham future with a cryptic post on Instagram.




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Belgian Pro League resumption remains possible as clubs postpone vote to abandon season

Belgian top-flight clubs have postponed a vote to ratify the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, meaning a resumption remains possible.




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Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to complete Jadon Sancho transfer and form lethal Rashford partnership

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho and warned rival clubs that it would be "over" for them if the Borussia Dortmund star links up with Marcus Rashford.




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Tottenham follow Arsenal and West Ham by allowing players to make training ground return

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.




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Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea eye Rice and Havertz; Man Utd beat Arsenal to wonderkid; Sancho, Aubameyang latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal and West Ham players return to training grounds, French Grand Prix off

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




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Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United? Conditions are right for Real Madrid move, says Willy Sagnol

Former France defender Willy Sagnol believes all the conditions are in place for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United and sign for Real Madrid this summer.




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Footballers should be booked for spitting as they risk spreading coronavirus, says Fifa's chief medic

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




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Tanguy Ndombele at Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo at Tottenham: Predicting transfer swap deal

Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder.




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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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Michael Robinson dead: Former Liverpool and Ireland star passes away, aged 61

Former Liverpool, Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61.




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West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild

David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward.




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Michael Robinson dead: Graeme Souness pays emotional tribute to 'big pal' loved across Europe

Graeme Souness paid an emotional tribute to 'big pal' and Liverpool team-mate Michael Robinson following his death at the age of 61.




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Premier League clubs will fight to play at own stadiums with St George's Park, Wembley and Twickenham considered

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.




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New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech wants to emulate Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge

New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech says he wants to hit the same heights as Didier Drogba when he completes his move from Ajax.




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Donald Woan dead: Former Liverpool striker passes away, aged 92

Former Liverpool forward Donald Woan has passed away at the age of 92, the club have confirmed.




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Premier League given May 25 deadline to submit plans for return to live action

Uefa have given the Premier League until May 25 to provide their plans for getting the campaign back under way.




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Alki David, the British billionaire trying to buy Barcelona stadium's naming rights, plans to 'clone his wife'

British billionaire Alki David remains interested in securing the naming rights deal for Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium with his cannabis company and claims he could bring 'great ideas' to the Catalan club, before revealing plans to 'clone his wife'.




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Thomas Partey to Manchester United? Rio Ferdinand gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer FIVE new transfer targets

Rio Ferdinand has given Manchester United five new transfer targets as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to refresh his squad.




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Chelsea warned Philippe Coutinho transfer would be Frank Lampard's 'first mistake as manager'

Frank Lampard has been warned he could be about to make his first big mistake as Chelsea manager.




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Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists'

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




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Watford open stadium to NHS staff and prepare to launch maternity unit at Vicarage Road

Watford have overhauled their Vicarage Road stadium to support their neighbours at Watford General Hospital through the coronavirus crisis.




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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.