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French League to take out loan to cover loss of TV rights money after season cancellation

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) have confirmed they will help support Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs financially following the cancellation of the season with a state-guaranteed loan to cover lost television rights money.




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Chelsea want Declan Rice? Then I want Billy Gilmour, says West Ham manager David Moyes

David Moyes says Billy Gilmour is the one Scottish player he would sign for West Ham over any other.




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Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 as RFEF agree to Athletic Club & Real Sociedad call for fans to attend

Spain's Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) agreed to calls from Athletic Club and Real Sociedad for the match to be played in front of fans.




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LaLiga announce Spanish clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart competition in June

LaLiga clubs will return to training this week amid plans to restart the competition in June, it has been announced.




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Paul Pogba doesn't fit the 'United Way' and should be sold, says former Man Utd midfielder Paul Ince

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must sell Paul Pogba after being left disappointed by his actions both on and off the pitch.




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Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou suspended by Hertha Berlin after video flouting social distancing rules

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has been suspended by Hertha Berlin after appearing to intentionally flout social distancing rules live on social media.




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Thomas Partey advised to turn down Arsenal and Manchester United and stay in LaLiga

Former Aston Villa forward Nii Odartey Lamptey has warned in-demand Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Party against a move to England this summer.




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Patrice Evra reveals death threats following Luis Suarez race row: 'I had security everywhere I went'

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received death threats from Liverpool fans and needed security outside his home following the racism row with Luis Suarez.




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Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks not relishing prospect of Premier League returning without fans

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is not looking forward to the prospect of playing behind closed doors when the Premier League eventually returns following the coronavirus-enforced suspension.




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Harry Winks reveals details of how Tottenham players are keeping fit during coronavirus lockdown

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




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On this day in 2010: Tottenham defeated Manchester City to reach the Champions League for the first time

On this day in 2010, Tottenham secured their place in the Champions League for the first time with a 1-0 win against Manchester City at The Etihad.




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Transfer news LIVE: Partey wants Arsenal move, Sancho to Man Utd, Liverpool to sign Werner, latest rumours

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




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Chelsea given transfer boost with reported targets Andre Onana and Federico Chiesa available for 'right price'

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana and Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Project Restart latest to resume Premier League season, NFL London games 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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Aaron Ramsey reveals why he left Arsenal for Juventus

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has revealed he joined Italian giants Juventus in a bit to get out of his comfort zone.




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Liverpool warned Kylian Mbappe is the wrong fit amid transfer speculation

John Barnes has suggested Kylian Mbappe is not the right fit for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side.




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Thiago Alcantara hints Chelsea face transfer battle for £70m Philippe Coutinho: 'He's a phenomenon'

Thiago Alcantara has suggested Bayern Munich are keen to keep Philippe Coutinho at the Allianz Arena next season.




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National League meeting today to discuss whether play-offs will be held

The National League board will meet today to discuss whether to hold play-offs – but a decision is likely to be delayed until there is more clarity from the EFL.




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Every Premier League game 'to be broadcast for FREE on YouTube' when season resumes

The conclusion of the Premier League season could be made free to air on YouTube, according to reports.




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Jadon Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund training as German football prepares to resume season

Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Borussia Dortmund with German football edging closer to a return following the coronavirus shutdown.




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Former Arsenal man Kevin Campbell identifies two players Mikel Arteta should sign to replace Mesut Ozil

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says the time has come for the club to move on from Mesut Ozil – and believes either Jack Grealish or James Maddison would be an ideal replacement.




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells bottom six clubs opposing neutral venues to consider financial threat

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has warned the bottom six clubs opposing the resumption of the Premier League in neutral grounds that they are not taking the financial threat to the league seriously enough.




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Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thanks club for contract extension

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Liverpool for the show of faith that saw him given a contract extension shortly after recovering from a serious knee injury.




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Bundesliga player 'found alive four years after his death' as investigation launched

Former Schalke player Hiannick Kamba has reportedly been found alive and well in Germany, four years after his death.




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Gordon Taylor says Premier League matches could be less than 90 minutes when football returns

PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has raised the possibility that Premier League matches may not be the full 90 minutes if the season is completed under Project Restart.




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Manchester United Foundation donates £300,000 to local schools to aid vulnerable families in local community

Manchester United Foundation are donating £300,000 to schools and colleges in a latest move in response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Liverpool target Timo Werner must expect to start on the bench at Anfield, warns John Aldridge

John Aldridge expects Timo Werner to be met with the same challenges he faced following his own arrival at Liverpool were the RB Leipzig forward to make the same move this summer.




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Ravel Morrison 'a bit upset' by Wayne Rooney wasted Man United potential comments

Former Manchester United player Ravel Morrison says Wayne Rooney's recent comments about his wasted made his "a bit upset".




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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp responds to Kylian Mbappe and Jadon Sancho transfer links

Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is 'completely happy' with the attacking options he has at his disposal at Liverpool.




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Relegation-threatened Liverpool not fighting attempts to resume WSL season

Liverpool are not fighting attempts to resume the current Women's Super League season, Standard Sport understands.




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On this day: 'Crystanbul' ruins Liverpool title dream as Palace stage stunning fightback from 3-0 down

"An amazing night at Selhurst Park, Liverpool have caved in!"




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Manchester United put Old Trafford capacity increase on hold due to coronavirus

Manchester United have put on hold plans for a small increase in capacity at Old Trafford due to coronavirus.




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EFL clubs to sue if promotion to the Premier League is scrapped

Football League chief Rick Parry has threatened legal action on behalf of his clubs if promotion and relegation between the Premier League and Championship is not upheld.




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Tottenham assured NFL remain committed to London games

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is confident the NFL remains committed to London despite puling its planned matches from the capital in 2020.




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Howard Webb admits he got key decision wrong as Manchester United and Liverpool fought out title race

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has revealed the one decision he wishes he could have reversed in his career, admitting: 'I knew within seconds I was wrong'.




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LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak

Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month.




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Lionel Messi has 'five to seven good years' left at Barcelona, predicts Xavi

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes Lionel Messi can continue at the top level for five to seven years.




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Manchester United wanted Alphonso Davies but 'did not have same vision' as Bayern Munich

The former coach of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has revealed how Jose Mourinho and Manchester United missed out on the chance to sign the young full-back.




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England players make 'significant' donation to NHS through Players Together initiative

The England men's football team have made a "significant donation" to the NHS, using players' match fees.




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Barcelona being handed LaLiga title would be unfair... Real Madrid were better, claims Thibaut Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes it would be unfair to hand Barcelona the title in LaLiga – because Los Blancos were the better team.




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What Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo instantly learned from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Loan sensation Odion Ighalo has revealed he felt the benefits of working under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instantly upon arriving at Manchester United.




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Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab

The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed.




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team.




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Mikel Arteta offers frank warning for Arsenal transfer targets and contract rebels

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club.




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Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United stars recalled to UK as Premier League Project Restart gathers pace

Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.




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Mikel Arteta hints at Arsenal's negative energy after Unai Emery's exit

Mikel Arteta has admitted he felt the energy was not right at Arsenal when he first arrived at the club.




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John Stones: We all want football back... but it must be safe for everyone

John Stones insists football can only return when it is safe for "everyone."




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West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine

West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety.




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Barcelona and Real Madrid players to undergo tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for training return

Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week.




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Who is Joe Hugill? The Sunderland wonderkid poised to complete Manchester United transfer

Manchester United are reportedly beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of Sunderland teenager Joe Hugill after some impressive displays at youth level.