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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19

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




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'RIP Norman Hunter, a giant of a man': Tributes pour in for Leeds United legend

Former Leeds United manager Peter Reid led the tributes as club legend Norman Hunter passed away on Friday, aged 76, after contracting coronavirus.




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There was much more to Norman Hunter than just his 'Bite yer legs' nickname

The Leeds legend and 1966 World Cup winner​ has died at the age of 76 having contracted coronavirus




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Premier League meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed.




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Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi announces donation of 16,000 meals for vulnerable people in Islington

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington.




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Norman Hunter dead: Leeds United legend dies aged 76 after contracting coronavirus

England World Cup winner Norman Hunter has passed away aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.




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Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.




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Brighton consider playing fake crowd noise through stadium speakers at behind-closed-doors matches

Brighton and Hove Albion are looking into playing crowd noises through speakers at their Amex Stadium home should football return behind closed doors.




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Manchester United told Jadon Sancho won't come at knock-down transfer fee after coronavirus shutdown

Manchester United have been warned Borussia Dortmund remain in a "strong financial position" despite the economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Bruno Fernandes names Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Manchester United

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has named old friend Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Old Trafford.




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Matthijs De Ligt must ignore Manchester United links and stay in Italy to improve, says Jaap Stam

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.




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Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate

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.




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Gary Neville makes 'significant' donation to help non-league club Brighouse Town in bid for survival

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.




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Arsenal announce 12.5 per cent pay cut for first-team, Mikel Arteta and his staff

Arsenal first team players and coaching staff have agreed a deal to take a 12.5 per cent pay-cut to help the club manage the financial impacts of the coronavirus shutdown.




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Malcom suggests Barcelona didn't train enough during his time at the Camp Nou

Former Barcelona winger Malcom claims the LaLiga leaders did not train very much while he was at the club.




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Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild

Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home.




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Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.




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Tottenham flop Vincent Janssen 'did not get the chances' under Mauricio Pochettino

Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen has claimed he did not get the chances he expected at White Hart Lane and left to feel "appreciated" again.




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Barcelona to sell Camp Nou naming rights to raise money for coronavirus fight

Barcelona have put the title rights for the Camp Nou stadium up for sale as they bid to raise funds for the battle against coronavirus.




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Bruno Fernandes tipped to be 'Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva'

Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.




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Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back

The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer.




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Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Former Tottenham manager 'ticks all the boxes' after £300m takeover

Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park




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Barcelona's Camp Nou naming rights gesture echoes Unicef shirt sponsorship with potential for future deal

"An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website.




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Tottenham would miss out on compensation if Mauricio Pochettino joins Newcastle

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Arsenal will not ask women's team to take pay cut after men's agreement

Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut.




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Francisco Ramos responds to Bruno Fernandes comments over joining him at Manchester United

Francisco Ramos has thanked his friend Bruno Fernandes for saying he wants him to join Manchester United - but suggests a move is very unlikely.




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Charlton ignored multiple EFL requests for proof of funds before investigation launched

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Jurgen Klopp hints youngsters, not transfers, could be key to taking next step

Jurgen Klopp has suggested that he could turn to a promising group of young players to help Liverpool take the next step in their development.




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Mikel Arteta coronavirus diagnosis may have saved lives, says epidemiologist

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.




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Martin Odegaard looks ready for Real Madrid but Los Blancos may have to wait another year for the Norwegian

It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos.




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Who is Francisco Ramos? The transfer Bruno Fernandes wants Manchester United to make this summer

Francisco Ramos was surprised to find himself being linked with Manchester United this week after earning praise from close friend Bruno Fernandes.




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Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu has 'no regrets' over RB Leipzig loan spell

"If I'm honest, it's not been as good as I hoped, not all that I wanted it to be."




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Jan Vertongen hints at Tottenham exit after revealing desire 'to play in Europe and learn another language'

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.




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Leeds rename Elland Road stand after club legend Norman Hunter who died from coronavirus

Leeds United have renamed the South Stand at Elland Road after club legend Norman Hunter,




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Uefa confirms Champions League qualification to be based on sporting merit if season cannot be completed

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.




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Real Madrid urged to sign 'ideal' Paul Pogba from Manchester United: 'There is no reason to wait'

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.




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Barcelona midfielder Matheus Fernandes says he will 'mark an era' at Camp Nou

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: Everything we know so far

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.




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Timo Werner to Liverpool transfer latest: What we know so far

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.




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Eredivisie cancelled: No title for Ajax with no promotion or relegation from Dutch football's top league

The 2019/20 Eredivisie season has been cancelled, meaning Duch league leaders Ajax will miss out on the title.




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Nigeria-born billionaire and Mike Tyson associate confident of Barcelona naming rights deal for Camp Nou

David, who was born in Nigeria but has a British passport, owns two companies and also shares a CBD (cannabidiol) business with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.




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Dani Ceballos indicates his future lies at Real Madrid, not Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is on loan from Real Madrid, says he has been assured his future is at the Santiago Bernabeu.




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Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Gareth Bale name-checked as a potential signing by Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov believes Newcastle would be able to attract "big players" to the club if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.




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Raheem Sterling knows David Silva will be 'sorely missed' as Manchester City goodbye draws closer

Raheem Sterling believes team-mate David Silva's will be "sorely missed" as Manchester City prepare for life without their Spanish superstar.




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Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold loses out to Wolves' Diogo Jota in Fifa 20 ePremier League Invitational

Wolves' Diogo Jota snatched victory in the final of the Fifa 20 ePremier League Invitational with a dramatic 2-1 victory against Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.




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Chelsea announce first-team will not take a pay cut with players to continue supporting charity causes

Chelsea's first team will not take a pay cut and will instead be asked to continue supporting various charities during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Arsenal players allowed back to training ground, no Chelsea wage cuts

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




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Manchester United target Jadon Sancho 'nowhere near' world's elite in Gary Neville's NFL draft-style top 10

The former United captain believes Sancho has potential, but says English players are generally overhyped




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Why chances of Angel Di Maria returning to Manchester United are slim to none

The chances of Angel Di Maria heading back to Manchester United are remote - according to one PSG team-mate, at least.




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David de Gea wants to stay at Manchester United for 'many, many years' despite No1 threat from Dean Henderson

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to the club.