The Premier League‘s planned restart on June 17 received a further boost on Saturday when the latest batch of coronavirus tests produced no positive results. The EFL, meanwhile, announced that 10 individuals from eight Championship clubs tested positive in their latest round of tests. – ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TV daily and 30 for 30: Soccer Stories– Insider
English League Championship
Don Hutchison reacts to Craig Burley’s proposal for the Premier League ending the current season. Mark Ogden and Danny Higginbotham weigh in on how to handle promotion and relegation if the season can’t finish. Craig Burley explains there is no longer a feasible path to restart the current Premier League season. The Rory Delap era
What happens to Barrow may ultimately signpost what happens to Liverpool, Leeds United and other teams left hanging in their quest for being crowned champions. Liverpool have waited 30 years to scratch their title itch. Leeds, meanwhile, are approaching the 16th anniversary of their relegation from the Premier League — a scar that will only
“We run the real risk of losing many famous football clubs. It could destroy the integrity of the competitions we love as football supporters. Ultimately the crisis may threaten the very existence of our football clubs if sufficient action is not taken. My concern is that we might have double figures of clubs that go to
Gab Marcotti believes the Premier League should not continue if a deal with broadcasters can be arranged. The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) has contacted all members in the Premier League and EFL with a mental health survey relating to the coronavirus pandemic that asks about feelings of depression, self-harm and concerns over gambling and alcohol
Football behind closed doors sounds simple: Get the teams in, keep the fans out and limit the other attendees to those people who simply have to be there. But with the sporting world as a whole facing the reality of returning to action without spectators — once coronavirus lockdown measures are sufficiently relaxed — even
The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. Following their win against Millwall, the FC panel talk Leeds United’s Championship title hopes. Mark Viduka believes Bernie Mandic played a detrimental role in his relationship with former Leeds and Socceroos teammate
Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop feel the correct decision has been made to suspend all major leagues in Europe. The English Football Association banned football at every level on Monday, including games involving amateurs and children, in the latest step to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Premier League and EFL followed major European
Julien Laurens explains why how the coronavirus’ impact on football should result in delaying Euro 2020. Wayne Rooney has criticised the government, the Premier League and Football Association for treating footballers like “guinea pigs” over the coronavirus outbreak. The league planned to go ahead with fixtures before suspending the competition until April 3 after Arsenal
Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in 2019. The plane crash that killed soccer player Emiliano Sala was triggered when the pilot lost control and the plane broke up while flying too fast, an official investigation showed. – Sam Borden: In search of Emiliano Sala Sala, 28, had been en route from Nantes in
Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in 2019. Police have said a man will face no further action after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Emiliano Sala. Sala, 28, was killed in a plane crash in January 2019 after signing for Cardiff City from Ligue 1 side Nantes. A man
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the Qatar state investment company that owns PSG, are getting a step closer to a takeover of English second division club Leeds United, sources have told ESPN FC on Monday. The discussions between the representatives of QSI and the Yorkshire club have been going on for a while now. Before last
Emiliano Sala agreed to join Cardiff from Nantes. Cardiff City are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following FIFA’s judgement over the transfer fee for the late Emiliano Sala. FIFA announced on Monday that Cardiff City need to pay Nantes the first instalment of £5.3 million of Sala’s £15m transfer fee. – Borden: