A selection of Manchester United's past favourites are reaching out to elderly and vulnerable fans during the coronavirus lockdown.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic.

The percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since coronavirus lockdown measures were put in place across Europe, a study has found.

Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown.

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines

Leroy Sane could benefit from football being placed on lockdown, according to Manchester City teammate Ilkay Gundogan.

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

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Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.

Bees vice-chairman Donald Kerr believes there is scope for the trusts of all London clubs to unite at this difficult time

Everton say they are "appalled" and have strongly condemned the actions of Moise Kean as "completely unacceptable" after the player was reported to have flouted coronavirus lockdown measures.

Fernandinho has been given permission to return to Brazil while the Premier League is on hold.

Tottenham groundsman Darren Baldwin has given a glimpse behind the scenes at the club during the coronavirus lockdown.

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite says the club's training plan represents only one third of his lockdown workout routine.

Tottenham have on Tuesday returned to training during the coronavirus lockdown as clubs look to conclude the Premier League season.

Tottenham and England midfielder Harry Winks has urged men, in particular, to talk about any prevalent mental health issues they may be struggling with during lockdown.

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

Manchester United will speak to Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout social distancing guidelines.

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

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.

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.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay.

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

Walker said he feels as though he is being harassed after reports over visit to see his sister and parents

Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic has returned from the coronavirus lockdown with a foot fracture, the club has revealed.

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Animals have started taking advantage of cities as they enter lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. From New Delhi, India to Buenos Aires, Argentina, groups of animals including deer and lemurs have started to come out to explore – in search of food or just to play

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Waverley council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has reopened Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches to swimmers and surfers between 7am and 5pm on weekdays. The beaches were closed as Australia’s coronavirus restrictions came into force. They are to remain closed on weekends, and only the water is ‘open’, with sunbathing, walking and jogging on the beach not allowed

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Under a small, sun-baked mat, a curled metallic-gold slow worm lies basking in the heat, the dark stripe running down its body revealing its youth. Sensing attention, it begins to wriggle away, revealing a companion, which speeds rapidly into the grasses in the opposite direction.

After a winter of social distancing, slow worms – a type of legless lizard that grows up to half a metre long and is often mistaken for a snake – have been venturing out of hibernation to enjoy warming their cold-blooded bodies in the spring sun.

After all, astral projection would definitely qualify as the lightest carbon footprint travel option.

The much-beloved, fictional Canadian teen-pop song from 'How I Met Your Mother' has now become 'Let's All Stay at Home.'

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NHLers aren’t used to being off skates this long but Kerfoot thinks they’ll have time to get up to speed.

California state agencies argue that women who worked at the video game company could deserve up to $400 million. The company—and the lawyers for women who worked there—strongly disagree.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star joined the Loose Women panel via a video call to talk about how children with autism have been affected by the pandemic

For the first time since 1882, Great Britain has gone more than 28 days without using coal, and the lockdown is contributing to keeping power consumption low.

'That old fashioned, community spirit seems to be back'

The fire started in the kitchen of a second floor flat on Wendon Road, in Baguley

Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone -- a dangerous air pollutant which can cause airway inflammation in humans -- is probably being generated, say experts from The University of Manchester. Observations in cities across the UK show marked decreases in nitrogen oxides but with corresponding increases in ozone during lockdown.

Mila Sneddon hasn't seen her father in seven weeks in order to keep her safe during coronavirus lockdown.

Survey finds people are appreciating their local parks, countryside and green belt more.

The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery to launch the Hold Still project.

Zoological Society of London warns it is facing a very challenging situation as its core income from London and Whipsnade zoos has dried up.

One in twenty businesses said they would be unable to viably operate as long as social distances measures are still enforced.

Boris Johnson will chair a Cabinet meeting on Thursday and is expected to announce a lifting of some measures on Sunday.