mp Uefa considering plan to 'play Champions League Final on August 29' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T22:29:39Z Uefa are weighing up the possibility of playing the 2019-20 Champions League Final on August 29, according to the latest reports. Full Article
mp Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive, UFC 'to return in May' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T05:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
mp Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title - it's only fair, says Mark Bosnich By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:18:00Z Liverpool should be awarded the Premier League title even if the current season cannot be completed, former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has declared. Full Article
mp Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T08:26:50Z Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK. Full Article
mp John McDermott: Tottenham's loss will be the country's gain as coaching pioneer joins FA By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:35:00Z According to those who know him best, Tottenham's head of coaching and development, John McDermott, is one of English football's more recent pioneers. Full Article
mp 'RIP Norman Hunter, a giant of a man': Tributes pour in for Leeds United legend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:53:56Z Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
mp Bayern star Kingsley Coman 'fined for driving McLaren to training' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T07:34:00Z Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is set to be fined by the club after turning up to training in his McLaren, rather than an Audi. Full Article
mp Arsenal told to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'if Manchester United offer £100m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:11:36Z Charlie Nicholas says the Gunners should cash in given their "abysmal" contract failings Full Article
mp There was much more to Norman Hunter than just his 'Bite yer legs' nickname By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T09:23:00Z The Leeds legend and 1966 World Cup winner has died at the age of 76 having contracted coronavirus Full Article
mp 'Virgil van Dijk is a Liverpool leader... and Gini Wijnaldum is incredible' - Ryan Babel hails Dutch duo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T10:41:16Z Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has lavished praise upon the club's Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk. Full Article
mp Jurgen Klopp's lockdown: Liverpool boss discusses Tiger King, Downton Abbey... and learning to tie a tie at 52! By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:02:14Z Like most football fans, Jurgen Klopp has found himself with a lot of time on his hands since Premier League action was suspended. Full Article
mp Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:10:24Z Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players. Full Article
mp Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'will have to leave to win trophies' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:16:01Z Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov. Full Article
mp Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from England FIFA 20 tournament including Rashford vs Sancho By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T14:04:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from quarter-finals of England FIFA 20 tournament By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T15:08:00Z Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Karim Benzema rules out imminent Lyon return and wants to 'keep making history' at Real Madrid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T17:46:29Z Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has ruled out a return to former club Lyon in the near future and insists he wants to 'keep making history' with Los Blancos. Full Article
mp Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T18:02:00Z Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Full Article
mp Ex-Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reveals 'conflicted' relationship with players during turbulent reign By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:01:00Z Maurizio Sarri has revealed how he shared a "conflicted relationship" with his Chelsea squad but admits he misses the Premier League, describing it as "extraordinary". Full Article
mp Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gives fascinating insight into his tactical masterplan to improve players By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T20:30:00Z Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side. Full Article
mp Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne's family recover from illness but unsure if coronavirus was the cause By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T22:09:20Z Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says his family have been ill during the coronavirus pandemic, but is unsure if they contracted Covid-19. Full Article
mp Liverpool warned by Sadio Mane team-mate 'he won't stay forever' as Real Madrid consider transfer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T03:36:00Z Liverpool have been warned Sadio Mane will not stay at the club "forever" by his Senegal team-mate Keita Balde. Full Article
mp Tottenham warned Harry Kane will quit but there's 'even worse news' over transfer fee By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T04:32:27Z Paul Merson has said 'anyone expecting £200m can forget it' Full Article
mp Manchester United told Jadon Sancho won't come at knock-down transfer fee after coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T08:13:00Z Manchester United have been warned Borussia Dortmund remain in a "strong financial position" despite the economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Matthijs De Ligt must ignore Manchester United links and stay in Italy to improve, says Jaap Stam By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T14:38:35Z Legendary centre-back Jaap Stam believes 2018 Golden Boy winner Matthijs De Ligt must stay at Juventus, stating it's the 'only way he will improve' as a player. Full Article
mp Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T16:45:00Z West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned. Full Article
mp David Beckham among 50 stars in Fifa campaign to thank healthcare workers fighting pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T02:45:24Z Former England captain David Beckham was joined by some of the greatest players of all-time, including Pele and Diego Maradona, in a Fifa campaign to show appreciation for key workers leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T03:50:00Z PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit. Full Article
mp Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Chelsea 'in talks over 10 per cent wage cut', Premier League June 8 restart date By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T06:35:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
mp Premier League relegation 'unfathomable' as a result of coronavirus pandemic, says Brighton owner By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:11:00Z Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes it would be unfathomable to relegate clubs from the Premier League if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Romelu Lukaku names Manchester United's best young player By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T07:39:16Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has highlighted who he thinks is the best young player at Manchester United. Full Article
mp Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku rules out Premier League return after leaving Manchester United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:26:00Z Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England. Full Article
mp Manuel Neuer hits out at Bayern Munich after 'five-year contact' demands leaked By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:05:22Z Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media. Full Article
mp Mikel Arteta can make Arsenal compete with the best again, says Manuel Almunia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:24:00Z Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that Mikel Arteta can help re-establish the Gunners as one of the best teams in the Premier League. Full Article
mp Who is Luca Waldschmidt? The 'new Gerd Muller' linked to Chelsea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:52:45Z It is no secret that Chelsea are on the lookout for new signings, with Frank Lampard looking for both quality and quantity in attack this summer. Full Article
mp Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
mp Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:31:06Z In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way. Full Article
mp AS Roma players and coaching staff to forgo four months' salary to help club through coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T12:22:00Z AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Brighton's Amex Stadium converted into coronavirus testing centre By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T13:49:00Z Brighton's Amex Stadium has been converted into a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers during the pandemic. Full Article
mp New Manchester United kit: 'Leaked' Adidas shirt for 2020/21 called 'horrendous' and likened to train seat By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T16:45:00Z Manchester United fans seem far from pleased with what, according to a 'leaked' picture on social media, will be their new home strip for next season. Full Article
mp Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T18:07:00Z Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?' Full Article
mp Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:20:38Z Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy. Full Article
mp Cesc Fabregas 'fully confident' Lionel Messi will see out career at Barcelona By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T19:52:00Z Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas says he is "fully confident" that Lionel Messi will see out the rest of his career at the Nou Camp. Full Article
mp Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says playing with Paul Scholes would have been 'a dream' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T20:30:03Z Marcus Rashford says it would have been a "dream" to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United. Full Article
mp Transfer window reduced to 'swap deals and loans' due to coronavirus, predicts ex-Liverpool and Tottenham chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T03:58:00Z Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
mp Kai Havertz told transfer is 'logical' amid Manchester United, Liverpool links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T09:52:00Z Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool. Full Article
mp Premier League Players Together initiative 'makes first NHS contribution worth £4m' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T05:44:00Z Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Full Article
mp Emre Can sympathises with Liverpool over 'extremely unfortunate' Premier League title wait By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:12:48Z Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can has expressed sympathy for former club Liverpool over their ongoing title dilemma. Full Article
mp Tottenham must be 'very cautious' in transfer market, says former director of football Damien Comolli By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:18:00Z Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned. Full Article
mp Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:12:23Z Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer. Full Article