The Professional Footballers’ Association has called for urgent talks with the Premier League and the EFL over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on players and clubs.
Brazil great Pele believes Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi ‘is not a goalscorer’.
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England striker Callum Wilson and Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin are among a group of Premier League players to launch the #FootballUnited initiative, which aims to raise money for local communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Spanish Football Federation has made a fund of €500 million – approximately £450m – available in loans to help clubs experiencing financial difficulties because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has followed in the footsteps of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola by donating €1 million to the fight against coronavirus.
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation Nathi Mthethwa has met with Safa president Danny Jordaan and PSL chairman Irvin Khoza to resolve ‘outstanding issues’ following the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier Soccer League acting CEO Mato Madlala has revealed that their intention is still to try to finish the current league season by the end of June.
The South African Football Association has entered into a new partnership with kit manufacturers Le Coq Sportif, who will now be the kit sponsor for Bafana Bafana and other national football teams.
Arsenal have pledged a £100,000 donation to local charities supporting the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.