The Premier League and wider sport were on Friday undergoing crunch talks which will be pivotal in deciding the reality of a return to action.

Jadon Sancho has stirred the transfer pot, teasing Liverpool fans tuning in to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Instagram Live on Thursday.

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

Manchester United are forming a committee to decide how to honour club legends.

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

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.

Chelsea winger Willian has talked up a reunion with Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho but insisted no decision over his future has been made.

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

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.

Premier League clubs underlined their commitment to complete the season as the "first tentative" steps towards a restart were discussed on Friday.

Fans could be locked out of Premier League games until the end of the 2020-21 season.

All but two of Chelsea's players currently overseas are expected to return by Sunday amid talks over the possible resumption of the Premier League season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Premier League clubs have been told the remaining 92 matches of the 2019-20 season will have to be played at neutral stadiums for the campaign to finish.

Manchester United are waiting to learn the fate of the FA Youth Cup after the academy season was cancelled due to coronavirus.

Three people have tested positive for coronavirus at FC Cologne amid a delay in a decision over a possible resumption date for the 2019-20 Bundesliga season.

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed an interest in moving to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.

AS Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca has reiterated his desire to keep Manchester United defender Chris Smalling at the club beyond the end of his current loan stint.

RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has handed Liverpool a major boost in their reported pursuit of the striker after he appeared to rule out a move to Bayern Munich.

Jack Grealish has dropped a cheeky hint over a possible summer move to Manchester United.

The US women's national football team's (USWNT) push for equal pay was dismissed by a court on Friday.

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood says Harry Kane will know "very soon" whether he wants to push for a move away from the club.

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It is hard to believe that it has been seven years now since Manchester United and England legend David Beckham made the final appearance of his glittering 20-year playing career.

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.

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.

Friday marked 15 years since Lionel Messi hit his very first goal for Barcelona.

Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.

Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

It's a rare sight football fans never want to see: one of their own wearing a rival club's shirt.

Tim Sherwood has suggested Lionel Messi is not a 'natural goalscorer', insisting talent in football can only be nurtured.

Cesc Fabregas has trolled Tottenham fans on the anniversary of 'The Battle of the Bridge' - when Chelsea ended their rivals' Premier League title challenge and handed the trophy to Leicester.

Manchester United and Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of in-demand centre-half Dayot Upamecano with RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff revealing top players will not leave for free.

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has become the latest member of the football community to hit out at Dave Kitson's bid to become the new chief of the PFA.

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince believes Jadon Sancho is the one player still 'worth breaking the bank for', despite Ed Woodward's comments about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on transfer spending.

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.

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

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United's academy starlets to stay positive and 'remember why they fell in love with football' after their season was cut short because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says that the idea of players being tested before frontline workers 'does not sit well' and urged football to 'take its place' as the Premier League works towards a restart.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when.

Brighton have become the first Premier League club to publicly oppose proposals to play matches at neutral venues if and when the season resumes.

Sassuolo are set to become the first Serie A team to resume training following the coronavirus shutdown, with club facilities to be made available to players from Monday.

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Arsenal legend Tony Adams has told of how the club's transfer market ambition in the 1990s helped convince him to turn down Manchester United – and revealed his frustration at the difference in attitude today.

US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding.

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