Coronavirus not a concern for healthy footballers – Lehman
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has backed the Bundesliga’s upcoming return, saying that the coronavirus isn’t a “big concern” for healthy, young athletes.
IFAB approves use of five substitutes per match once football returns
Teams will be allowed to make five substitutions during matches when football resumes after the coronavirus-enforced break, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has confirmed.
Why Messi is Simply the best
Mark Keohane, on IOL Sport, writes that Lionel Messi has no comparison as a goal scorer or goalscoring assist. He also participates in a goal every 70 minutes.
Players wearing masks would be sensible, says epidemiologist
Players wearing face masks during matches and training would be a “sensible precaution” to take to limit the spread of coronavirus, an epidemiologist has said.
Fifa allows transfer window movement and extension to contracts
Fifa has approved the extension of player contracts until seasons are able to finish and the movement of transfer windows in response the coronavirus pandemic.
Behind-closed-doors games cleared for TV after Uefa lifts Saturday 3pm blackout
Broadcasters will be able to screen Premier League games kicking off at 3pm live for the remainder of the season after Uefa lifted restrictions.
Southgate praises England’s ‘major statement’ in face of racial abuse
England manager Gareth Southgate was proud of his players after making a ‘major statement’ on and off the pitch by refusing to let the racists win in Bulgaria.
The 10 highest international football goal-scorers of all time
Siiiii! Who is the highest international goal-scorer of all time? Cristiano Ronaldo has only one man left to beat – and is closing in after a four-goal haul against Lithuania.
9 sets of teammates who absolutely hated each other
It could be much worse for Mohamed Salah and a miffed Sadio Mané – as these feuding colleagues from footballing history aptly demonstrate.
The key questions answered as VAR discussion continues
Video assistant referees, or VAR, have been at the centre of plenty of talking points since they were introduced to the Premier League at the start of the season.