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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is good enough to play for Barcelona - but he plays too much golf, according to team-mate Matt Ritchie.

Leicester City player Christian Fuchs has recorded an empty JFK airport as he heads back to England ahead of an expected return to training.

Chelsea star Willian and his team-mates who had been abroad have returned to London as the Premier League continues to gear up for a return to action.

Football fans in need of a fix this weekend should look no further than the story of Corinthian FC of London and a match in Brazil delayed by 100 years.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.

Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has applauded the return to action of Germany's Bundesliga after a lengthy enforced break due to coronavirus.

Barcelona's players were back at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning for coronavirus tests ahead of LaLiga's planned return next month.

England stars including Marcus Rashford and Harry Winks have given an insight into their home fitness regimes as they join manager Gareth Southgate in a campaign encouraging the nation to keep active during the coronavirus pandemic.

Patrice Evra undoubtedly holds a special place the hearts of Manchester United fans.

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Thierry Henry insists it is not his place to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Arsenal consdering he left the Gunners himself.

Mohamed Salah had made a point of not zipping up his hooded top as he arrived at Anfield that evening.

Gary Neville has hit back at Angel di Maria – describing the winger as 'awful' during his time at Manchester United.

Lionel Messi is largely to blame for Philippe Coutinho's failure to succeed at Barcelona, according to club legend Rivaldo.

The Premier League, the FA, the government and Sport England have pledged £9.56million to support grassroots football during the pandemic.

After nearly two months without football in the major European leagues due to the coronavirus pandemic, the German Bundesliga will finally return on Saturday, May 16.

Barcelona are 'favourites' to sign wantaway Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the latest odds.

Barcelona will return to training on Friday, the Catalan club have announced.

The last time Manchester United signed a youngster from Barcelona, that player went on to become one of the world's best.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to prove himself as the best in the world when the Premier League returns, admitting he's missed football during a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

As Barcelona's players returned to the club's training ground for the first time since mid-March on Wednesday morning, there was one notable absentee.

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

Former Tottenham manager Martin Jol has described his experience of watching Spurs' famous comeback against Ajax from inside the stadium.

Manchester United are set to sign 16-year-old right-back Marc Jurado from Barcelona.

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

Ivan Rakitic plans to see out his contract at Barcelona.

Liverpool remain keen on signing Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, the president of the country's Football Federation has claimed.

Mauricio Pochettino had signalled the beginning of the end the night before.

Football fans will finally have some live action to watch on Friday, when the South Korean K-League returns from its coronavirus shutdown.

As fans of European clubs nervously wait to find out when the beautiful game is returning across the continent, the prospect of any live football is a godsend.

As fans of European clubs nervously wait to find out when the beautiful game is returning across the continent, the prospect of any live football is a godsend.

No fans in the stadium, no spitting allowed on the pitch and substitutes wearing masks.

Teams could be allowed to make up to five substitutions when football resumes after the game's law-making body approved the Fifa proposal.