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Charlton staff paid for April without funding from majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer

Charlton Athletic staff were paid last month but not with funds from majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer, who is still yet to inject any money into the beleaguered Championship club.




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Fifa 20 wonderkids: Top 100 career mode future stars, cheap young players with best potential

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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Fifa 20 wonderkids: Top 100 career mode future stars, cheap young players with most potential

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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Fifa 20 wonderkids: Top 100 career mode future stars, cheap young players with most potential

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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FIFA 20 best young players to sign: Top 100 career mode wonderkids, cheap buys with best potential

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the ideal moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' on the table as crunch talks over future of sport begin

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.




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Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo reveals he still can't read or write after brain tumour recovery

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




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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham: Southampton captain responds to 'big club' interest

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.




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Kieran Trippier charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of FA's betting rules

England international Kieran Trippier has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's betting rules.




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Chelsea winger Willian talks up 'big friend' Jose Mourinho amid Tottenham links

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




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Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga dismisses Frank Lampard rift as goalkeeper targets 'winning everything'

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.




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Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale admits interest in MLS switch: 'It's a league that's on the up'

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




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Manchester United loanee Chris Smalling 'wants Roma stay' as Paulo Fonseca hails 'amazing' defender

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.




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US women's football team lose court battle over equal pay

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




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Harry Kane will know 'very soon' whether to stay at Tottenham or push for transfer, says Tim Sherwood

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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David Beckham turns 45: Watch the birthday boy's 10 best Manchester United goals

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.




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho reveals the only time he's cried after losing

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.




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David Beckham: BT Sport mark Manchester United legend's birthday with Champions League TV special

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.




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Where are they now? Barcelona's starting XI the day Lionel Messi scored his first LaLiga goal

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




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'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague

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




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Gareth Bale opens up on the 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans

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




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Cesc Fabregas trolls Tottenham fans on anniversary of 'the Battle of the Bridge'

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.




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Ian Wright blasts Dave Kitson PFA bid: 'How can they claim to take racism seriously?'

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.




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Brentford will 'do everything in their power' to give fans chance to say Griffin Park farewell

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.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says idea of footballers being tested before NHS staff 'does not sit well'

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.




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Tony Adams says Arsenal's transfer ambition helped keep him from Man United, but things have changed

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.




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Joe Biden fires warning to US Soccer Federation in support of the US Women's Team

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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Perth opens its doors to Premier League's Project Restart with clubs on board with Australian proposal

Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Man Utd and Arsenal 'stand to lose £100m' next season, LaLiga restart latest

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




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish wants 'to crown Liverpool champions' and avoid uncharted territory

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has described his reasons for backing the Premier League's 'Project Restart', including wanting to "crown Liverpool champions."




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Tottenham star Harry Kane must decide when to join a 'big club', says Dimitar Berbatov

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




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Orkun Kokcu to Arsenal: Gunners would be signing 'one of Holland's best midfielders', says Jaap Stam

Orkun Kokcu has been backed to make the grade at Arsenal by former Manchester United star Jaap Stam.




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Ravel Morrison was 'a country mile' better than Paul Pogba... so what went wrong for the Man United prodigy?

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




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Fifa 20 wonderkids: Best 100 career mode future stars, cheap young players with highest potential

Football across the globe on hold, so it seems the perfect moment to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.




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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

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'.




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N'Golo Kante 'one of the best players in the world' - Frank Lampard eager for Chelsea return after 'huge miss'

Frank Lampard is looking forward to having "one of the best players in the world" back in his Chelsea side as N'Golo Kante works towards regaining fitness.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford can 'reach Kylian Mbappe's level' and fight for Ballon d'Or

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.




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Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums'

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.




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Manchester United face critical Paul Pogba decision that will shape entire transfer strategy

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.




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FC Cologne reveal plans for 'quarantine-like' training camp when Bundesliga return confirmed

FC Cologne have announced plans to move into a "quarantine-like" training camp environment earlier than anticipated if the green light is given for the Bundesliga season to resume.




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Who is Orkun Kokcu? The Feyenoord starlet linked with Arsenal and hailed by Jaap Stam

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Feyenoord's young midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who has been tipped for a big future after an impressive breakout season in the Netherlands.




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Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra: 'Sir Alex Ferguson taught me that winning is normal'

Listen to Patrice Evra for just a few moments and it's clear what Manchester United lost when he walked away from the club.




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Tottenham starlet Japhet Tanganga praises Jose Mourinho for improving his versatility with full-back role

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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Tottenham's Japhet Tanganga targets England call-up after establishing himself in Jose Mourinho's team

Japhet Tanganga is aiming to win his first England cap after establishing himself as a member of Tottenham's first-team squad.




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Lucas Vazquez to Chelsea? Real Madrid winger admits Premier League is 'very attractive' amid transfer links

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez admits the prospect of playing in the Premier League is "very attractive" amid speculation linking him with Chelsea.




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Tottenham star Hugo Lloris says it would be 'cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says it would 'be cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Jordan Henderson 'launches Ebay football shirt drive', Man Utd to warn Rojo

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




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Newcastle's Jonjo Shelvey 'good enough' for Barcelona... but he plays too much golf, says Matt Ritchie

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




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Dave Kitson apologises for 'clumsy language' after Raheem Sterling suffered racist abuse

Dave Kitson has apologised for using "clumsy language" when assessing the racial abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling at Chelsea back in 2018.




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Manchester United 'warrior' Bruno Fernandes reveals his ruthless mentality

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ruthless attitude to friends if they stand in the way of his success.