FIFA medic urges football to ‘avoid’ restarting 2019/20 season
FIFA’s leading doctor has urged football to ‘avoid’ restarting the current campaign and believes governing bodies should focus on preparing for next season. Football…
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Aguero explains why ‘the majority of players are scared’ to return to football
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has claimed that ‘the majority of players are scared’ to return to football amid the coronavirus crisis. Football remains…
Coronavirus links to Liverpool v Atletico Madrid labelled ‘an interesting hypothesis’
Links between coronavirus-related deaths on Merseyside and Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid last month have been labelled ‘an interesting hypothesis’ by a…
Klopp reveals Liverpool’s lockdown ‘banter’ and which YouTube video’s he’s been sharing with his players
With the UK well into its fourth week of lockdown, we’ve all been trying to find ways to keep the mind ticking over, and…
Liverpool talks over players’ wage deferrals ‘on hold’
Liverpool have held initial talks with their players over wage deferrals, though negotiations are currently ‘on hold’ until the financial implications of the coronavirus…
‘Productive and ongoing’ – Arsenal provide update on ‘discussions’ with players
Arsenal have released a statement revealing they are in ‘productive and ongoing’ discussions with their players regarding potential pay cuts after reports that an…
Neville calls for ‘transfer embargo’ for Premier League clubs ‘trying to reduce wages’
Gary Neville has called for a ‘transfer embargo’ for Premier League clubs who are ‘trying to reduce wages’ amid the coronavirus crisis. The financial…
Coronavirus testing kits and behind closed doors – The Premier League’s plan to finish the season
The Premier League are continuing to make ambitious plans to finish the remainder of the current season with the latest preparations including coronavirus testing…
PL players praised for ‘playing their part’ after announcing #PlayersTogether ‘initiative’ to help NHS
Premier League players have been praised for ‘playing their part’ after the announcement of the #PlayersTogether ‘initiative’ to contribute funds to the NHS amid…
Shearer suggests a ‘universal’ pay cut isn’t necessarily the right solution
Alan Shearer has suggested that a ‘universal’ pay cut for Premier League footballers is not necessarily the right course of action amid calls for…
Neville says footballs response to coronavirus crisis ‘has been a mess’
Gary Neville has criticised football’s response to the coronavirus crisis and says the reaction of the sport ‘has been a mess’. The Sky Sports’…
‘We came to the wrong conclusion’ – Liverpool apologise after reversing decision to furlough staff
Liverpool have offered a public apology after they reversed their decision to furlough their non-playing staff following widespread criticism. It was only in late…
FIFA set to extend 2019/20 campaign ‘indefinitely’
FIFA are set to announce plans to extend the current season ‘indefinitely’ amid the coronavirus crisis, allowing each domestic competition to determine when the…
Talks over Premier League wage cuts ‘utterly inconclusive’ as PFA argue it would be detrimental to NHS
There’s been plenty of talk about Premier League footballers taking a wage cut in recent days, however, talks on Saturday ended without any kind…
Carragher says Liverpool have lost ‘respect and goodwill’ after ‘poor’ decision to furlough staff
Jamie Carragher has questioned Liverpool’s ‘poor’ decision to furlough a number of their staff amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The Premier League leaders announced…
Jordan Henderson organising ‘coronavirus crisis fund’ for Premier League stars to donate millions to NHS
Jordan Henderson is organising a ‘coronavirus crisis fund’ with the aim of persuading Premier League stars to donate millions to financially support the NHS.…
Premier League players urged to ‘play their part’ and ‘take a pay cut’
Premier League players have been urged to ‘play their part’ and ‘take a pay cut’ during the coronavirus crisis by health secretary Matt Hancock.…
Premier League and EFL clubs considering furloughing 'entire squads' amid Coronavirus pandemic
Premier League and EFL clubs are said to be looking into the possibility of furloughing their squads to save money during the ongoing Coronavirus…