Premier League gets all-clear but EFL announces 17 positive coronavirus tests
The Premier League has revealed there were no positive results from its latest round of Covid-19 testing, providing a timely confidence boost for the planned June 17 restart.
Premier League gets the all-clear in latest round of coronavirus testing
The Premier League has revealed there were no positive results from its latest round of Covid-19 testing, providing a timely confidence boost for the planned June 17 restart.
Jozo Simunovic and Jonny Hayes to leave Celtic when contracts expire
Celtic have decided against extending the contracts of both Jozo Simunovic and Jonny Hayes.
Leonardo Bittencourt winner for Werder means more woe for Wagner and Schalke
Leonardo Bittencourt increased the pressure on David Wagner’s Schalke and breathed life into Werder Bremen’s Bundesliga survival battle.
Hearts owner Ann Budge criticises SPFL over response to potential funding offer
Hearts owner Ann Budge has accused the Scottish Professional Football League of lacking leadership as she claimed she had been left to deal with a funding offer for struggling clubs as well as reconstruction plans.
Celtic call for release of next season’s fixture list
Celtic have called for the Scottish Premiership fixture list to be issued as soon as possible after a target kick-off date of August 1 was set.
Scottish Premiership not guaranteed to return on August 1, says health official
Scottish Government health official Jason Leitch has cautioned that August 1 is a very provisional date for football’s return.
Harry Kane sees little margin for error as Spurs aim for Champions League
Harry Kane thinks Tottenham will have to win eight of their remaining nine Premier League games if they are to get in the Champions League next season.
Andros Townsend praises “incredible” Palace and says the hard work starts now
Andros Townsend has saluted Crystal Palace for ensuring the squad were not left in the dark.
On this day in 2004: Claudio Ranieri leaves Chelsea
On May 31, 2004 Chelsea sacked Claudio Ranieri after four years in charge.
PFA Player of the Year (2003 and 2004) – Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry took time to settle in the Premier League but once he did there was no stopping him.
Jonny Hayes set to leave Celtic
Jonny Hayes has announced he is leaving Celtic after three seasons at Parkhead.
Spurs striker Troy Parrott to miss season restart after having appendix removed
Tottenham striker Troy Parrott is expected to miss the proposed Premier League restart after having his appendix removed.
Police cast doubt on neutral venues hosting key Premier League games
Confusion surrounds the need to use neutral venues for Premier League games after statements from two key police forces on Friday.
On this day in 2007: Ryan Giggs calls time on his Wales career
Ryan Giggs announced on this day in 2007 that he was bringing an end to his international playing career with Wales.
Picture of the day – May 30
Manchester United became the first English side to be crowned European champions when Sir Matt Busby’s men beat Benfica in an emotional Wembley clash on May 29, 1968.
Kai Havertz scores again as Bayer Leverkusen move up to third in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen climbed into the Bundesliga’s top four after Kai Havertz earned them a 1-0 victory at Freiberg.
Tony Watt sticks with Motherwell
Tony Watt has signed a new one-year deal at Motherwell.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho warns quality of Premier League may not be instant
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says the Premier League may take a while to hot up once it resumes next month.
FIFA sees a different game until Covid-19 vaccine is developed
FIFA has warned that football will be “very different” until a Covid-19 vaccine is found.
Scottish Premiership teams set sights on an early August kick-off
Scottish football has a plan in place to begin the 2020-21 Premiership season on time at the start of August.
Manchester City Women boss Gareth Taylor welcomes the pressure of his new role
Gareth Taylor believes he is ready to handle the pressure of needing to deliver results as he steps in as manager of Manchester City Women.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed he had coronavirus.
Hansi Flick wants Bayern Munich to maintain momentum as they face Dusseldorf
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick wants his side to build on their performance against title rivals Borussia Dortmund as they bid to open up a 10-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga when they host Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday.
Liverpool’s potential title-clinching match could be played at a neutral ground
At least five Premier League matches have been earmarked to be played at neutral venues by police if the competition resumes, plus any further games where Liverpool could win the title.
Brighton considering possibility of friendlies before Premier League restart
Brighton are exploring the possibility of holding friendlies ahead of the Premier League’s resumption next month.
Players’ player of the year (2007/2008) – Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s emergence into a world superstar saw him win back-to-back PFA Players’ Player of the Year awards in 2007 and 2008.
Football is back – but how will it work?
The Premier League is set to return on June 17, subject to Government approval.
EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season
League One and League Two clubs will have the chance to decide whether to curtail the season on June 8.
Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue
Police have set out the Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues, which would include any Liverpool game where the title could be won.