Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes footballers have a responsibility to act as role models and support the ‘real heroes’ working in the NHS.
The Euro 2020 playoff ties featuring Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland have been indefinitely postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Safeguards must be put in place to manage player workload in what will inevitably be a condensed 2020-21 season, a senior figure at world players’ union FIFPRO has said.
Lionel Messi has defended himself and his Barcelona teammates as the relationship between the players and the board continues to deteriorate.
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is fully prepared for when Manchester United return to action.
Football will continue to explore a clearer path out of the coronavirus crisis on Wednesday as players’ unions meet to discuss wage deferrals and contract extensions.
World players’ union FIFPRO is working towards a ‘harmonised solution’ on extending player contracts to cope with the coronavirus pandemic but accepts that addressing the issue of players who have contracts already signed with new clubs could be complicated.
The 55 member associations of European football’s governing body Uefa have been invited to join a conference call on Wednesday for an update on plans being drawn up to manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Uefa has called for a meeting on Wednesday to help plot European football’s path through the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been given the green light to step up his rehabilitation following positive scans on a back injury. (more…)