Former Manchester United and England stalwart Rio Ferdinand says any Government decision regarding the fate of the 2019-20 domestic football season must be respected.

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.

Michael Robinson was smiling until the very end. "I'm still battling away," he said as he walked up the steps to take his commentary position at the Benito Villamarin for Real Betis against Real Madrid in LaLiga last month.

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou.

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.

Football authorities have been asked to consider staging key matches at neutral venues to reduce the strain on the emergency services, if the sport is given the green light to resume.

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

In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know.

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

Dietmar Hamann has hailed Kai Havertz as an "exceptional" player and says he reminds him of a "young Michael Ballack" amid interest from Premier League clubs.

Every club has one, and every fan thinks theirs is the best.

The coronavirus lockdown has given many of us time to polish off odd-jobs and tie up loose ends, but finally finishing a sticker collection you started 41 years ago is among the more novel.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says he is ready take the risk of contracting coronavirus by returning to action following six weeks of inactivity due to Covid-19.

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.

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

May 1, 2005 is a date for the history books – a day when everything changed for FC Barcelona as a 17-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first official goal for the Catalan club.

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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.

Premier League clubs will meet today as officials prepare to step up plans for 'Project Restart', in the hope that the English football season can yet be completed and avoid the fate of its French and Dutch counterparts.

Arsenal have reportedly overtaken Tottenham in the race to sign Chelsea winger Willian, who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a free.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov says Harry Kane must decide when it is time to leave for a "big club".

Wayne Rooney claims off-field struggles cost Morrison... and says young players should follow Gary Neville's example

Tottenham are reportedly looking for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic the latest name linked.

Paul Pogba is targeting an immediate comeback from injury for Manchester United when Premier League football returns.

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'.

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.

The true test of just how real Manchester United are prepared to get in the transfer market this summer will be their response to interest in Paul Pogba.

Juventus' chief football officer Fabio Paratici has warned that the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis will leave fewer clubs able to meet the financial demands of high-level players such as Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has praised Jose Mourinho for helping him improve defensively and admits he did not expect to break into the team.

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