Bundesliga plans to return first weekend in May with games behind closed doors
German football authorities plan to bring back professional football in the top two divisions in just over a month.
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Messi hits back at Barcelona board after taking 70% pay cut
Lionel Messi has defended himself and his Barcelona teammates as the relationship between the players and the board continues to deteriorate.
Liverpool and Man City among five English teams hit with UEFA fines
Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Wolves have all been handed fines by UEFA relating to incidents in their most recent European outings.
Solskjaer making plans for United’s return to action during enforced break
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is fully prepared for when Manchester United return to action.
Coronavirus wrap: Football looks for clear path as players’ unions meet over wage deferrals
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.
FIFPRO accepts issue of contracts is complicated
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.
What to expect from European football’s coronavirus crisis meeting
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.
Klopp told Ancelotti that Atletico Madrid tie should never have gone ahead
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jurgen Klopp told him it was a “criminal act” to allow Liverpool’s game against Atletico Madrid to go ahead earlier this month.
Italian Footballers’ Association president fears season may be over
The President of the Italian Footballers’ Association has admitted it is time to consider the possibility that the season is over due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sagna hits back at Cesc Fabregas over Arsenal criticism
Bacary Sagna has hit back at criticism from Cesc Fabregas after the Spanish midfielder complained about a lack of quality in Arsenal’s squad towards the end of his eight-year stay in north London.