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Rashford fit and excited for Man Utd's return

The England striker has been out of action since January but is now ready to help the Red Devils' push for Champions League qualification

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Neymar returns to Paris as PSG eye quadruple

The 28-year-old had been at home in Brazil for nearly three months during lockdown, but his side are now gearing up for a return to the pitch

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TikTok: Best player & club accounts to follow

The likes of Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Ramos and Christian Pulisic have added to their social media following on the video-sharing app

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Premier League lockdown: What's new for 2019-20 season restart?

The English top-flight campaign is set to resume with some major differences affecting fans and players alike

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'Every Premier League player should take a knee'

Sanjay Bhandari wants full teams to show solidarity against racism by following the example of Marcus Thuram

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Kane 'can't wait' to play with Bergwijn & Fernandes

The Spurs forward has been out of action since New Year's Day and so hasn't played with either of the new recruits

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Chelsea's attempt to sign teenage Coutinho revealed

The Leicester manager signed the Brazilian for Liverpool after previously targeting him while working under Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge

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Scholes: Deschamps screamed like a big baby

Manchester United were without two central midfielders for the final after they picked up suspensions in the semi-final win over Juventus

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Who came first: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Whether at Barcelona and Real Madrid, or during Ronaldo's time at Manchester United and Juventus, the pair's rivalry has defined football's modern era

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When will the Champions League and Europa League finish?

The likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United are waiting to learn their fate in Europe's top two competitions

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Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick retires

The 80-year-old says he had made the decision to step down from the role before the coronavirus crisis set in earlier this year

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EFL confirm three positive coronavirus tests

After 1030 tests were carried out over two days, it has been confirmed that three individuals at two clubs have tested positive for Covid-19

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'Kane can win trophies at Tottenham with Mourinho'

The former Germany international says he left the club in search of titles but he doesn't feel the England captain needs to do the same

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'I hope your son gets corona' - Deeney reveals abuse

The Watford captain has faced a backlash from trolls after his decision not to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic

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'Arteta and Arsenal will flourish now coaches have to coach'

The Gunners legend believes the economic realities of life after Covid-19 means coaches can no longer rely on transfers to solve their shortcomings

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Robertson: Liverpool squad have no safety concerns

Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to wrap up the title once play resumes, and the Scotland left-back has been impressed with safety measures in place

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Union exile Polter for breach of 'fundamental values'

The 29-year-old striker will not play any part in his side's final six games of the season before his contract expires at the end of June

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Haaland unfazed by Bayern's World Cup winners

Tuesday's fixture could be the biggest game of the Norwegian's career, with Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga title hopes on the line

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Costa: Injury problems have made me consider retirement

The Brazil international says he has hired a mental coach to help him deal with the side-effects of his fitness troubles

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Caballero reveals death threats after World Cup mistake

The Chelsea goalkeeper gifted the eventual finalists the opening goal in their 3-0 group stage victory in Nizhny Novgorod

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'Training with Guardiola is like going to university'

The Chelsea stopper says he felt like a teenager again when the Spaniard arrived at the Etihad Stadium as he was learning so much

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Aulas requests French government allow Ligue 1 season to finish

Aulas has been one of the most outspoken critics of the decision to end the season, and his campaign to reverse the decision shows no sign of abating

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Serie A matches should be free to air, says Italian sports minister

The minister also offered his preferred alternative if an agreement isn't found, including a free-to-air programme showing live highlights

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Hull confirm two positive coronavirus tests

The English second tier is looking to get back underway along with the Premier League, and the first set of tests have been returned

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Liverpool legend Souness praises 'unplayable' Traore

The 24-year-old Wolves winger has attracted the attention of some of the world's top clubs with his performances this season

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Sagna: I felt like a robot after injury and brother's death

The former France right-back scored his first Premier League goal and was injured in a game just weeks after his sibling's tragic passing

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Rugani's girlfriend on terror of Covid-19 diagnosis

The centre-back became one of the first high-profile footballers to test positive for coronavirus in March

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Ghost games make no difference to players - Beckenbauer

The Bavaria club legend was one of a handful in attendance as his former side stayed top of the Bundesliga by thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt

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'Ibrahimovic has Michael Jordan's winning mentality'

The England international was impressed with the NBA icon after watching 'The Last Dance' documentary series

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Iniesta: World Cup win saved me from depression

The Barcelona and Spain icon says he endured the hardest phase of his life following the death of close friend Dani Jarque in 2009

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Boateng happy to stay at Bayern despite transfer speculation

The Germany defender looks set to remain with the Bundesliga leaders as he now feels appreciated again under Hansi Flick

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Arsenal's winning culture was falling apart - Cole

The former England left-back made the switch across London in 2006 and many accused him of doing so for a higher wage

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Zaha has a Neymar kind of ability - Bolasie

The Ivory Coast winger's former Eagles colleague says he reminds him of the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star

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Drogba reveals how Mata made him 'believe' in CL triumph

The Blues icon headed home the Spaniard's corner in the dying moments to save his side at the Allianz Arena

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Ferdinand: Moyes never made me watch Jagielka highlights

The story of the England veteran being made to watch the example of the ex-Toffees defender was a popular one, but apparently untrue

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Bayern & German FA urge UEFA to introduce salary cap

DFB President Fritz Keller says he has spoken to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge about the idea and they will now make a written proposal

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Poch will 'eventually' become Man Utd manager, says Rose

The on-loan Newcastle left-back also explained the differences between working under the Argentine and current boss Steve Bruce

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Bellerin: Social media trolls should be held accountable

The Arsenal and Spain right-back has a considerable online presence and receives interaction from fans and haters alike

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Marseille offer Villas-Boas new contract to end 'chronic instability'

The Ligue 1 giants finished second in France's curtailed 2019-20 season, their first under the former Chelsea and Tottenham coach's management

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Salah mask-wearing robbers caught by Egyptian police

Four men have been arrested in Cairo after using the Liverpool forward's face as a disguise to rob stores

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PSG president admires 'extraordinary' Ronaldo

The Ligue 1 giants' chief also spoke about the influence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham at the Parc des Princes

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Richarlison wants to become Everton legend and Brazil regular

The forward had been having a productive Premier League season at Goodison Park, after lifting his first international trophy last summer

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Hazard: I still need more work on recovery

The Belgium winger's frustrating season continued with a fractured ankle in February, but he is now training with his team-mates again

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Joao Felix: We would play this weekend if it were up to us

The Portuguese sensation and his side haven't been enjoying a great season, but they are desperate for it to continue

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'Salah rejected Real Madrid to stay at Liverpool'

The offer came just months before the two sides met in the Champions League final in Kiev, with the forward injured by Sergio Ramos

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Ibrahimovic statue to be relocated after repeated vandalism

The AC Milan forward was immortalised in bronze near the stadium of his first club, but it has been constantly targeted in recent months

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Serie A clubs cleared to return to team training

The Italian government still insists that further safety guarantees must be met before the league can resume

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Casemiro: Football can prove a return to normal is possible

The Real Madrid midfielder is eager for the game to return in Spain after the Bundesliga resumed this weekend

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Bundesliga won't punish non-socially distanced goal celebrations

The Hertha Berlin defender kissed the Liverpool loanee on the cheek after one goal, but won't face any sanctions

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Messi can lure Lautaro to Barca like Ronaldo did with De Ligt - Melo

The former Brazil international believes the chance of linking up with his Argentina team-mate will be too much for the Inter forward to ignore

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'Messi is not afraid, if you kick him he comes back for more'

The former Brazil international says getting the better of Messi and Argentina on one occasion is an achievement he will tell his grandchildren about

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Former Arsenal & England defender Sansom hospitalised

The 61-year-old made close to 400 appearances for the Gunners and was one of the Three Lions' most consistent performers of the 1980s

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'PSG and Marseille formed an alliance to eliminate Lyon'

The former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager believes the division's top two were involved in a conspiracy against his current club

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Emery slams Ozil's 'attitude and commitment'

The former Gunners boss says he doesn't believe the German had the same level of engagement as his team-mates

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Club Brugge declared champions as Belgian Pro League ends season

The decision to end the campaign has now been officially confirmed, nearly six weeks after clubs voted in favour of the step

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Eriksson: Maybe I shouldn't have taken England job

The Swede became the first foreign manager to lead the Three Lions in 2001, but had a mixed spell in charge of the national team

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Liverpool loanee Phillips 'excited' for Bundesliga restart

The 23-year-old is ready to resume the league season with his side fighting for promotion from the German second division

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Cisse: 2006 FA Cup final was 'another Istanbul'

The French striker played in both games, which each saw the Reds make famous comebacks to draw 3-3 and win on penalties

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Hodgson has 'no concerns' over PL return despite age

The Crystal Palace manager is 72, with official guidance stating anybody over 70 is at increased risk of developing severe illness from Covid-19

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McCarthy: Rice's England switch 'went down like a lead balloon'

The West Ham midfielder represented Ireland at four youth levels and made three senior appearances in friendly games before switching allegiances

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Saul: Liverpool at Anfield not Atleti's toughest CL game

The Spain international played the full 120 minutes on Merseyside but believes that the 2-1 loss to the Munich giants was a more difficult game

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Rummenigge surprised by Werner's Bayern transfer comments

The RB Leipzig striker publicly stated he would prefer a move abroad to joining the Bundesliga champions, amid heavy Premier League interest

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Ex-Chelsea team-mates Aluko & England in Twitter spat

The 33-year-old Aluko, now sporting director at Aston Villa Women, was widely criticised for her comments on Tuesday night

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Points-per-game relegation would be unfair - Neville

The former Manchester United defender says it "wouldn't feel right" if Norwich, Aston Villa and Bournemouth were sent down to the Championship

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'You're a bunch of p—' - Mignolet recalls Sunderland scrap

The former Liverpool goalkeeper revealed Steve Bruce's unusual peacekeeping resolution during a fraught moment at the Stadium of Light

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Sterling: I'm thinking about the worst outcome of PL return

The Manchester City forward says he doesn't want play to resume unless it can be done safely for everybody involved

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Jovic's father 'can't say anything' on tabloid injury claims

The Serbian international is set for a long spell on the sidelines after scans found a fracture in the heel of his right foot

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'Arsenal, Tottenham & Dortmund all want Gerson'

The 22-year-old endured a nightmare spell in Italy with Roma but has been a key performer for his side since returning to Brazil

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PL CEO admits every club against neutral venues

Richard Masters says there is "an ongoing dialogue" with authorities over the league's 'Project Restart' plans

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Juve target Kaio Jorge leaving future in agent's hands

The young Brazilian prospect is being targeted by the Serie A leaders among other clubs, but isn't letting it distract him

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Chiellini: Koulibaly's face after late own goal melted me

The Napoli defender volleyed into his own net in stoppage time to hand Juventus a dramatic win, after Napoli had fought back from 3-0 down

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Montemurro opens door to replacing Neville as England boss

The Lionesses coach is set to leave the role just before the rescheduled Olympic Games in Tokyo, missing out on the European Championship on home soil

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Rashford: Nothing compares to my debut goal for Man Utd

The England forward bagged a brace after coming into the side as an 18-year-old in a Europa League clash with Midtjylland in 2016

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German football pressing on despite Dresden lockdown

The 2.Bundesliga side have had to send their entire squad back into lockdown after two new coronavirus cases were confirmed in the team

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We knew Alexander-Arnold would be the best - Lucas

The right-back made broke into the Reds' first team shortly before the Brazilian left for Lazio, but he made a lasting impression

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Van Gaal: I had my head in a noose for six months at Man Utd

The Dutch manager was sacked two days after winning the FA Cup in 2016, and replaced by former colleague Jose Mourinho

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'Balotelli must have done something' - Cassano backs Chiellini

The Juventus defender criticised both players in an upcoming autobiography and two former Italy team-mates have given their view on the resulting spat

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Wenger tips Mbappe to succeed Messi and Ronaldo

The former Arsenal manager says the current stars are unique talents, but he is looking forward to seeing who replaces them at the top

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Coffin dancer: I would like to carry Ronaldinho to his grave

The man behind one of 2020's most popular viral videos also spoke about his enduring disdain for Luis Suarez, despite being a Barcelona fan

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Leno: Alisson is best keeper in Premier League

The Brazilian shot-stopper has cemented his status as one of the best in the world since his move from Roma two years ago

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'I was like Baresi, Maldini and Beckenbauer in one!'

The former Bulgaria international recalled a League Cup game against Leeds where he played in defence for Sir Alex Ferguson's team

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German football chief was 'p*ssed off' with Kalou

The Ivory Coast forward has been suspended by Hertha Berlin after posting a video where he flouted coronavirus distancing guidelines

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'It is a concern' - Third Brighton player tests positive

The club's chief executive Paul Barber has called on the Premier League to provide a detailed plan of the stages necessary for 'Project Restart'

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I can be an a------ but I'm not a bad person - Chiellini

The Juventus and Italy defender recalled a serious injury he inflicted on Gonzalo Bergessio in 2013, but said he never intentionally hurt an opponent

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'He always p*ssed himself with fear' - Melo & Balotelli slam Chiellini

The Juventus defender took aim at the pair in his upcoming autobiography but is now finding himself on the receiving end

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Who is Frank Soo and why is he a Google Doodle?

The former Stoke and Leicester player is a forgotten legend of English football, still the only player of East Asian heritage to play for England

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Martinelli has everything to be world class – Leno

The 18-year-old Brazilian forward has made a huge impression since arriving as a relative unknown from Ituano last summer

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'No such thing as an entirely safe environment'

The Premier League are currently aiming to play out the rest of the season at a number of selected neutral venues

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'People don't understand how important Ozil is'

The pair are team-mates for club and country and the goalkeeper doesn't believe simple assist numbers show the midfielder's worth to his team

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'We'll have to disinfect the grass – but I don't know how'

As plans to resume the season continue to come together, questions of player safety and hygiene still need to be answered

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Balotelli had no respect, he deserved to be slapped - Chiellini

The Juventus and Italy veteran seemingly has little love for his former international team-mate, while he also fired shots at Felipe Melo and Inter

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Brighton chief opposes Premier League 'Project Restart' plans

Paul Barber believes games should go ahead at their regular home stadiums, as is set to happen in the Bundesliga

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Cisse offers to play for free to reach 100 Ligue 1 goals

The former Liverpool and France forward admits it still bothers him that he retired four goals shy of the three-figure landmark

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Milan and Inter unveil designs for €1bn new San Siro

The historic stadium is to be mostly demolished, though a part is incorporated into both of the designs presented on Thursday

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La Liga return date revealed by Leganes boss

The Mexican head coach claims to have had the information passed on through official channels, though no announcement has yet been made

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Liverpool and Leipzig want Rashica, claims Kosovo chief

Agim Amedi says the pair are among a number of clubs tracking the Werder Bremen winger, who has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season

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Spanish FA propose five subs when La Liga resumes

RFEF president Luis Rubiales has the support of league chief Javier Tebas over the idea, which should protect players against fitness issues

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Toure backs Drogba's faltering presidential campaign

The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder says he believes the Chelsea icon is the right man to lead the organisation going forward

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UEFA president: Bundesliga return 'a huge and positive step'

The top two divisions of German football will get back underway on May 16, as the sport attempts to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis

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"I'll respect any player who doesn't want to play"

The Sheffield United boss believes his own side are keen to get back on the pitch, but not every player has been so enthusiastic

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De Bruyne: Sometimes I'm a little b*stard!

Manchester City's midfield talisman was asked about a clash with his team-mates in 2017, when he had to be ushered away from the match referee

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Ede admits playing in Bundesliga on drugs

Chinedu Ede has retired from football to pursue a career in music, and has admitted to still being under the residual effects of drugs while playing

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'If Lyon want to go to court, let them go'

Roxana Maracineanu, Minister of Youth and Sports, also gave her view on plans to start the 2020-21 season in August

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Mari: I never thought of giving up

The 26-year-old is hoping to extend his stay in north London once his loan from Flamengo is up, having fought hard for the chance

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Man City starlet Latibeaudiere hails Foden example

The 20-year-old defender got his first taste of first-team football with Eredivisie side Twente this season

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Aguero: Players are scared for their families

The Argentina international has joined a growing number of figures expressing concerns about plans to resume the English season behind closed doors

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Ligue 1 plan to start 2020-21 season in August

With the 2019-20 season ended by the French government's coronavirus response, attention now turns to the planning of the next campaign

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'Calm' Ancelotti helping players through lockdown - Mina

The former AC Milan, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich manager is an experienced man manager and is proving to be a helpful presence for his squad

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Mayor of Liverpool warns against 'farcical' PL restart

Joe Anderson believes the risk of fans meeting outside the stadium or elsewhere to bask in the victory would be impossible to manage

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Leeds director reveals how they brought Bielsa to Elland Road

The former Athletic Bilbao and Argentina manager is in his second season in the Championship, with promotion to the Premier League within his grasp

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Who scored the first Premier League goal?

More than 25,000 goals have been scored in England's top flight since the start of the 1992-93 season, with plenty of landmark moments along the way

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Which teams have played in the Premier League since it started?

Goal looks at the history of the Premier League since its formation, including a full list of all 49 teams to have played in it

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When will the Premier League resume?

Liverpool are sweating on the fate of their first league title in 30 years, but clubs and the UK government are keen to see the season finished

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Ceballos has not spoken to Zidane since joining Arsenal

The Spanish international midfielder says he hopes he will play for the La Liga club again, and he doesn't believe the Frenchman speaks with loanees

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Varane: Rescheduled Euros must consider player welfare

The Real Madrid and France defender doesn't want footballers to end up with an unmanageable physical burden

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Ziyech wanted to say proper goodbye to Ajax before Chelsea move

The Morocco star is moving to the Premier League with Chelsea, and won't play for the Amsterdam giants again

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Higuain's father dismisses Juventus exit rumours

The Argentina forward had been linked with a return to former club River Plate after returning to his homeland during coronavirus lockdown

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Braithwaite: I'll be one of La Liga's top goalscorers

The former Leganes, Bordeaux and Middlesbrough forward believes he can mix it with the best at Camp Nou

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Gilmour reveals Lampard's advice before Liverpool display

The teenage sensation put on an assured performance at Stamford Bridge as the Blues knocked the European champions out of the FA Cup

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'Alexander-Arnold inspired Liverpool's best display'

The right-back provided two assists and scored a stunning goal in a game billed as one of his side's biggest tests of the Premier League campaign

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Lazio owner would accept Serie A title decider with Juve

The club's president says resuming the season would put his side at a disadvantage but his priority is the interest of all 20 teams

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Neuer urged to sign new Bayern contract

The World Cup winner faces fresh competition from Alexander Nubel, but the Bundesliga giants want to keep their long-term keeper

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Inzaghi is similar to Klopp - Immobile

The Italy forward has 27 goals in 26 Serie A games so far this season as his side have mounted an unexpected title challenge

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Kaka recalls 'authentic' relationship with AC Milan fans

The Brazilian became the best player in the world during his time at San Siro and enjoyed the adulation of the crowd across two spells in Serie A

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Cuadrado sorry after he joked Rabiot looked like deceased ex-Juve player

The Colombia international had inadvertently tagged his team-mate in an Instagram post commemorating the death of Andrea Fortunato

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'If Bundesliga returned tomorrow, we'd be ready'

The midfielder and his side are five points behind Bayern Munich with German teams having already returned to training

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Polish league set to resume as government approves plan

A five-step schedule from the league and Poland's Football Association has been given the go-ahead after weeks of planning

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Perez still 'dreams' of signing Neymar for Real Madrid

The Brazilian has been on the club president's wishlist since his time at Santos, and it appears he's still desperate to take him to the Bernabeu

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'Lucky' players should support their communities - Capello

The former England manager says he isn't sure if players should take wage cuts, but they should be helping those around them

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Ronaldo pens emotional letter to fans amid pandemic

The Brazil legend compared the struggle of the Covid-19 crisis with the challenge of overcoming serious injuries during his playing career

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Agent behind Casillas' Porto move jailed for four years

Santos Marquez Gonzalez has had an appeal against the sentence rejected in the Balearic Court of Justice and now faces four years in prison

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'It's like asking turkeys how they feel about Christmas'

The KNVB's decision to end the season without promotion or relegation has provoked angry reaction from those on the cusp of the top flight

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French leagues reach agreement with broadcasters

After weeks of negotiations, a settlement has been reached which it is hoped will help secure clubs' futures during the coronavirus crisis

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Arteta is a very complete coach - Cedric

Pep Guardiola's former assistant at Manchester City has already made a big impression on his players since his return to the Emirates Stadium

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De Bruyne: Mane has been the total package

The Manchester City midfielder put club rivalries to one side as he named the Senegal international as the best player this year

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Hudson-Odoi: Lampard was always going to be a top coach

The Blues winger says he hopes learning from a Stamford Bridge legend will help him forge a similar career path

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Gundogan admits motivation struggle during lockdown

The Manchester City and Germany midfielder is aware of his privileged position but says adapting to life stuck at home has been a challenge

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Serie A clubs agree to try and finish season

It had been reported that a number of Italy's top-flight sides were against the plans but a consensus has now been reached

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Wilshere backs 'unreal' Arteta to succeed at Arsenal

The pair were team-mates at the Emirates Stadium for a number of years and the West Ham man has been impressed with what he has seen

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Jorginho agent quashes Juventus rumours

The 28-year-old midfielder is a favourite of the former Blues boss, but Joao Santos says no contact has been made regarding a transfer

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Nobbs signs new Arsenal contract

The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on an extended deal with the Women's Super League champions

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'Arsenal wouldn't win title even with Pep'

The Gunners are sat on less than half the current points total of leaders Liverpool, and the pundit doesn't believe that gap is likely to close

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'There will be many offers for Shaqiri'

The 28-year-old Switzerland international joined from Stoke in 2018 but hasn't been able to nail down a regular first-team place at Anfield

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Liverpool-Atleti Covid-19 claims 'an interesting hypothesis'

Many have criticised officials for allowing the game to go ahead in front of 52,267 spectators while other matches were played behind closed doors

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'Spectacular' - Forlan recalls potent partnership with Aguero

The pair were brought together following Fernando Torres' move to Liverpool, and they formed a fearsome strikeforce

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Bayern confident Neuer will sign new contract despite 'leaks'

The 34-year-old goalkeeper's current deal expires in 2021 and he has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga champions

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German PMs claim Bundesliga could return on May 9

The Prime Ministers of Bavaria and Nordrhein-Westfalen have given their backing to a proposal from German Football League (DFL) boss Christian Seifert

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'Peaceful' Ben Arfa not like his public image - Puel

The mercurial playmaker has failed to make the most of his dazzling potential but his former coach says people have the wrong idea of him

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Playing without fans better than not at all - UEFA president

La Liga and Ligue 1 have taken steps towards being able to resume playing and the UEFA chief believes compromises will have to be accepted

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Famous Barcelona No.10s: Messi, Ronaldinho & Maradona

From early icons like Laszlo Kubala to greats like Maradona and Messi, Barca's No.10 shirt has had a rich and vibrant history

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Famous Real Madrid No.7s: Ronaldo, Raul & Butragueno

The Spanish giants' No.7 is one of the most iconic shirts in football history, worn by some of the club's most enduring legends

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What has happened to Daniel Sturridge?

Jurgen Klopp called him a modern-day great and Brendan Rodgers said he could be as good as Luis Suarez, but the forward is without a club at 30

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Klopp: Dalglish diagnosis was a real shock

The Reds' legendary former player and manager is recovering in isolation at home after showing no symptoms despite testing positive for Covid-19

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'I didn't know how to defend!' - Mexico defender Moreno

The centre-back has played in La Liga, Liga MX, the Eredivisie and three World Cups, but found himself on a steep learning curve in Serie A

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Lampard outlines Chelsea transfer plans

The Blues boss admits planning ahead during the Covid-19 outbreak has been difficult but he is confident his club can rise to the challenge

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Chong: Man Utd are one big family

The 20-year-old recently committed to fresh terms with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side having featured 11 times this season

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Lautaro is a beast, I love him - Lukaku

The pair have scored 39 goals between them in all competitions this season, with the Argentine attracting transfer interest from Barcelona

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'Pulisic's dribbling is almost like Donovan'

The American star has settled into life at Chelsea and is looking to make his mark on the Premier League

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Sturridge explains origins of goal celebration

The former Liverpool and Chelsea man is currently without a club, but his celebration is a popular choice among amateur players and gamers alike

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Hodgson: NHS needs more support from taxes

The Crystal Palace manager praised those making charitable contributions but says the NHS shouldn't rely on the generosity of individuals

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Redknapp expects PL managers to take pay cuts

The former Tottenham manager also backed plans to finish the English league season, saying it would be 'a travesty' if Liverpool were denied the title

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'Klose will become a manager' - Demichelis

The legendary Germany striker is, like the defender, coaching his former side's youth prospects with an eye on a career in management

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Vialli given all-clear from cancer

The Chelsea legend has spoken about his experience of close to a year and a half of chemotherapy and life in Italy during the Covid-19 outbreak

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Verratti: I miss my PSG team-mates

The Italy international midfielder recognised the severity of the situation early on after seeing events unfold in his home country

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Messi embarrassed me in CL final - Ferdinand

The Argentine scored a superb goal from outside the area to put Barcelona ahead for the second time in the 2011 final at Wembley

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'Haaland got injured and came back big as f—!'

The Toulouse defender played with the young forward when he arrived at Molde, and says his potential wasn't always obvious

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'Surviving & beating Newcastle all that matters for Sunderland'

The former Black Cats boss pulled off one incredible escape from the drop during his time at the club, who have fallen through the divisions since

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Berbatov: Beating Liverpool feels f—ing unbelievable!

The former Bulgaria international scored a famous hat-trick at Old Trafford in the 2010-11 season, including an 84th-minute winner

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Grujic keen to clarify Liverpool future with Klopp

The Serbia international midfielder has made just eight Premier League appearances for the Reds since joining from Red Star Belgrade in 2016

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'You can't manage an apocalypse'

The Hammers official had a stark warning for clubs as the suspension of fixtures continues to affect revenues

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Zanetti confident of keeping Lautaro at Inter

The Argentina forward is being targeted by the Spanish champions but appears to be enjoying life in Serie A

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'Aubameyang should join a more ambitious club'

The forward has been a consistent source of goals for the Gunners but has been unable to translate consistency into silverware

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Schmeichel: Far too early for Henderson to replace De Gea

The Old Trafford goalkeeping legend believes the step up from Sheffield United will be a huge one for the young England prospect

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'Footballers deserve everything they get in wages'

The former Liverpool and England defender doesn't think clubs will find a solution which works for everybody

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Agent: Return to Milan possible for Thiago Silva

The Brazil defender spent three successful years at San Siro before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2012

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Mata names Rashford as biggest Man Utd academy talent

The Spanish international recalled a conversation with former team-mate Ander Herrera after seeing the forward for the first time in training

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'Osimhen can be the new Drogba'

The 21-year-old Nigeria star has enjoyed a superb debut campaign in France and is already attracting the attention of Europe's biggest clubs

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Balotelli has to earn Italy recall - Mancini

The pair previously worked together at Manchester City but the striker hasn't found his best form back in Serie A with Brescia

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Real Madrid-linked Tonali admits Modric inspires him most

The 19-year-old Brescia midfielder has been linked with Europe's biggest clubs, and looks set for a move in the near future

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Werner urged to snub Liverpool for Bayern

Dimitar Berbatov has weighed in on the future of an in-form striker who is currently attracting interest from Premier League and Bundesliga giants

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'A f-ing cheek!' - Neville slams Health Secretary

The Manchester United legend took exception to Hancock's comments and believes footballers are working on their contributions

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‘Africa is no laboratory’ – 'racist' Covid-19 test claims slammed

Two doctors had suggested on French television that testing for a potential vaccine against Covid-19 should happen in Africa

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Atletico players to take 70 per cent pay cut

Players and coaches across the men's and women's first teams, plus Atletico B, have signed an internal agreement with the club

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'Would Sancho get in Chelsea team ahead of Hudson-Odoi?'

The former Blues defender isn't sure his old side are in desperate need of a new defender, and also assessed forwards Timo Werner and Luka Jovic

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Van Dijk: Liverpool fans, we miss you

The Netherlands defender urged supporters to keep themselves safe and continue to follow government advice on the Covid-19 pandemic

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'Resuming the season would be pure madness'

The former Leeds owner thinks playing the rest of the season would be disrespectful to the dead and a logistical minefield

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Real Madrid & PSG wanted Pjanic - Benatia

The Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder has struggled for consistent form in Serie A this season, but is apparently admired by the world's top clubs

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Boateng fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown

The Germany defender says he will respect the fine but he was disappointed to receive it after travelling to see his four-year-old son, Jermar

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Willian: Consistency of approach key to Liverpool's success

The Blues have had five different managers at the helm since the German took over at Anfield, though both clubs have enjoyed success

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'Neuer, Muller, Alaba talks won't be affected by coronavirus'

Some of the Bundesliga champions' top players and top earners are coming towards the end of their current deals at a time of financial uncertainty

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Fabregas' Arsenal exit defended by Merson

The midfielder's exit to La Liga in 2011 still rankles with plenty of Gunners fans, and he recently questioned the attitude of some former team-mates

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Grealish 'deeply embarrassed' for breaking lockdown guidelines

The Aston Villa star, tipped to sign for Manchester United, was reportedly involved in a traffic incident near Birmingham on Sunday

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Coutinho's agent explains why Spurs move fell through

The Brazil international is on loan in the Bundesliga after failing to make the grade at Barcelona, but now looks likely to move on again

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When does transfer window open & when is deadline day?

While the coronavirus is set to disrupt deals, the Premier League, La Liga and the rest of Europe are so far still following arranged deadlines

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'Griezmann doesn't look happy, there are problems'

The man who helped sign the Frenchman for Real Sociedad as a teenager has been saddened with how his big move has worked out

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'Playing the derby without fans would be indescribable'

The USMNT star says some of the players were happy to see the game called off due to the coronavirus pandemic rather than played behind closed doors

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Ronaldo & Mendes donate €1m to Portuguese hospitals

The donation will help intensive care units in Porto and Lisbon source crucial equipment including beds and ventilators

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Messi donates €1m to Barcelona hospital fighting coronavirus

The Argentine has helped fund Hospital Clinic which is both treating victims of the Covid-19 pandemic and researching the virus

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Guardiola donates €1m for coronavirus supplies

The Manchester City manager's donation was announced by the Medical College of Barcelona and will help produce respirators and protective equipment

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PL should end now & restart next season, says Allardyce

The former Newcastle, West Ham and England manager admits it would be "very sad" for teams like Liverpool if the campaign isn't completed

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