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Liverpool apologise to fans, reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff

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Having received plenty of public backlash after announcing their decision to furlough non-playing staff over the weekend, Premier League leaders Liverpool have apologised to supporters and made a u-turn, reversing the choice entirely.  Continue reading “Liverpool apologise to fans, reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff”

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Wayne Rooney says it’s a disgrace to target players during coronavirus crisis

Derby County captain and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has described the current situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic a disgrace, with players facing public pressure to accept a pay cut.

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Liverpool place non-playing staff on furlough, day after Henderson’s coronavirus fund revealed

Just a day after captain Jordan Henderson’s Premier League coronavirus fund plan was publicised, the European champions have become the latest top-flight club to furlough their non-playing staff, prompting frustration and further debate.

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BVB refuse to lower Jadon Sancho asking price, as United contact winger’s agent

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Borussia Dortmund are seemingly resigned to losing wonderkid Jadon Sancho this summer, but have refused to lower their reported €110m (£98m) asking price for the winger, with Manchester United said to have contacted the 20-year-old’s agent.

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Kane: If games cannot resume before June, teams should look to next season

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Tottenham and England captain Harry Kane has stated his belief that, should the Premier League fail to resume before the end of June due to this coronavirus pandemic, all teams must instead look ahead towards the 2020-21 campaign.  Continue reading “Kane: If games cannot resume before June, teams should look to next season”

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Olivier Giroud reveals his January move to Inter was blocked by boss Lampard

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Olivier Giroud has admitted he saw himself ‘far away from Chelsea’ during a difficult January window, one which saw his proposed exit eventually blocked by manager Frank Lampard: with the experienced Frenchman set to join Inter Milan.

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Shopping for reinforcements: RB Leipzig interested in PSG’s Kouassi, Sarr at Nice

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As speculation suggests Dayot Upamecano is close to the exit door this summer, RB Leipzig are already targeting ready-made replacements for their star centre-back, with PSG teenager Tanguy Kouassi and Nice defender Malang Sarr at the top. Continue reading “Shopping for reinforcements: RB Leipzig interested in PSG’s Kouassi, Sarr at Nice”

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Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith

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His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.

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Coronavirus: Mikel Arteta fully recovered, confirms Arsenal club staff to remain home

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed he’s fully recovered from coronavirus, having tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12 – after which, the Premier League season was suspended indefinitely. Continue reading “Coronavirus: Mikel Arteta fully recovered, confirms Arsenal club staff to remain home”

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Coronavirus: Premier League, EFL both suspended until April 4th at the earliest

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Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Premier League and EFL have held an emergency meeting over the fixture schedule and suspended all games until April 4 at the earliest, where the situation will be reviewed – but ban likely to be extended.

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Coronavirus intensifies across sport as events, matches cancelled or postponed

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The coronavirus continuing to intensify has caused a ripple effect on sport worldwide, with an increasing number of events, matches and tournaments either being cancelled or postponed recently  – including football, tennis and F1. Continue reading “Coronavirus intensifies across sport as events, matches cancelled or postponed”

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Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham

According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading “Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham”