Champions League qualification ‘will be decided on sporting merit’ if season can’t be finished

UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’. A statement from Europe’s governing body read: ‘The ideal scenario, should the pandemic situation permit it, is to have the currently suspended domestic competitions completed … Read more

Serge Aurier disregards social distancing again in training video

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES   The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more

Premier League #playerstogether initiative ‘raises £4MILLION for the NHS on its launch’

Premier League #playerstogether initiative ‘raises £4MILLION for the NHS on its launch’ as likes of Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling make pledges in battle to defeat coronavirus The announced initiative was instigated by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson  Funds will go to those fighting for us on the NHS frontline as well as other … Read more

Norman Hunter dies aged 76 following England 1966 World Cup winner testing positive for coronavirus

Norman Hunter, the Leeds United legend, has died after a brave fight with coronavirus. The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month. A Leeds spokesperson said the club was ’devastated’ at the sad news. Leeds United have announced the death of legendary … Read more

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish’s recovery from coronavirus is going well, reveals his daughter

‘He’s starting to get moany, so we know he’s getting better’: Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish is recovering well from coronavirus after returning home, reveals his daughter Kelly Cates Kenny Dalglish is still not ‘100 per cent’ but recovery from Covid-19 is going well  His daughter Kelly Cates issued an update on the health of the … Read more