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One new COVID-19 case has been recorded in the latest round of testing done for Premier League clubs. The 2019/20 top flight season is due to return in just one week's time, but while the most recent batch of tests carried out prior to the season resuming brought back zero positive tests, the newest round has failed to follow suit. Latest Premier League COVID-19 test results. 1213 players and staff tested, one positive. — Simon Stone (@sistoney67) June 10, 2020 Who has been found positive is...

rant Schalke's Weston McKennie has branded Donald Trump a racist and has criticised his handling of the recent Black Lives Matter protests. Civil unrest erupted across the United States last week after a video emerged of George Floyd dying after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes. President Trump was criticised by some for inflaming tensions, tweeting that he would set his most "vicious dogs" on demonstrators who congregated outside the White House. Donald...

Ends Chelsea are in 'limbo' over season-ending contract extensions for Pedro and Willian - who are both out of contract on 30 June - as the pair harbour fears over sustaining injuries between now and the end of the campaign. Both players have been heading for the Stamford Bridge exit door for a number of months, as numerous clubs from around Europe eye up the opportunity to sign two high-profile wingers on free transfers. Freshen up those lock screens as we count down to the return of football!...

Carlo Ancelotti is number 13 in 90min's Top 50 Great Managers of All Time series. 'The Diva Whisperer', football's great avuncular uncle, Carletto's legacy (beyond winning a boatload of trophies) is his man-management skills. From Milan to Madrid to Munich, it seems almost no-one has a bad word to say about Ancelotti. He is the manager the very best love to play for. His detractors might say he has been in right place at the right time (with the right squads) but Ancelotti's great trick is...

Next Pep Guardiola's forensic attention to detail is what makes him one of the world's most revered coaches. This level of thorough analysis requires a lot of work, so it's no surprise that Guardiola always assembles a talented backroom team when taking over a club. Working under the obsessive Spaniard must be tiring but it's also the best way imaginable to cut your managerial teeth. That's why so many of Pep's assistants have gone to achieve great things in the game. However, because his...

Shrewsbury have left no stone unturned in their criticism of Liverpool, slamming the club's decision to field an inexperienced, youthful side for their FA Cup clash back in February. An exhilarating fourth round tie at the New Meadow saw the Reds blow a two-goal lead against their League One opponents after a rousing comeback, granting the Shrews a memorable replay at Anfield. ? | An Open Letter to our #SalopianFamily pic.twitter.com/LsJF5im11F — Shrewsbury Town FC (@shrewsweb) June 10, 2020...

Leicester City are keen to pursue their interest in January target Jannik Vestergaard, with the Foxes hopeful of signing the £25m-rated Southampton centre-back in the summer transfer window. Brendan Rodgers' side are on the brink of Champions League qualification for the 2020/21 campaign, and the Northern Irish coach is aware that he will need to strengthen his squad with the demands of domestic and European duties looming. Jannik Vestergaard has made 14 Premier League appearances this season...

Exclusive - Senior Manchester City players raised concerns over the need for a new voice in the backroom staff, with Juanma Lillo's appointment the result of months of consideration inside the club. City's confirmation of Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant earlier this week means the former Real Sociedad and Vissel Kobe manager will join the Citizens' dugout once the season resumes next week. Guardiola's need for a new right-hand man was exacerbated back in December, when former number two...

Manchester City will learn whether their appeal against a potential two-year Champions League ban will be successful sometime in the first half of July. UEFA had confirmed that the club were to be banned from the competition for the next two seasons over Financial Fair Play breaches back in February. They were also fined €30m (£25m) after they were found to have misled UEFA as well as breaking FFP rules. Manchester City told they will discover in July the outcome of their appeal against a...

We take a look at where it all went wrong for one of the great journeymen Alen Halilovic, who was once tipped to be the next Lionel Messi.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has shared his thoughts on how to decide the winner of this year's Champions League if the remaining fixtures can't be completed. Would you believe that Cerezo has suggested that it is his team, Atleti, who should be crowned champions of the competition as they knocked out holders Liverpool. Nice try. Atletico Madrid secured a remarkable result against Liverpool Atletico won the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League tussle with Liverpool back...

A number of Premier League players want Les Ferdinand to be given a senior role at the FA. The former England and Newcastle striker is currently head of operations at QPR, but he would be backed by many top stars if he wished to seek a job with England's football governing body. Les Ferdinand during his playing days at Newcastle United Amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has called for greater BAME representation within football and Ferdinand is...

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca despite emerging interest from Everton and Milan. The 23-year-old old has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for Abelardo Fernández's side. Espanyol are currently rooted to the bottom of the La Liga table, six points from safety with 11 games left to play. Marc Roca has been ever present for Espanyol this season Despite his team's plight, Mikel Arteta is understood to be a big fan of the defensive midfielder...

iesa Inter have identified Brescia's highly acclaimed youngster Sandro Tonali as their 'primary' transfer target, as Antonio Conte looks to strengthen the core of his side ahead of the 2020/21 season. The 20-year-old has become one of the hottest properties in world football despite Brescia's Serie A struggles, and has often been compared to Andrea Pirlo - who enjoyed a legendary career with the Inter's rivals Milan and Juventus. Tonali has also caught the attention of Juventus. Inter have...

You know what's even better than a great goal? A great goal scored by someone you'd never expect to have that sort of magic in their locker. Players who throughout their careers have flown under the radar somewhat - only to burst into the footballing mainstream with a moment of sheer inspiration. Below are 10 such names who fit into this wonderful sub-genre of Premier League goals. Get ready to say: "oh yeah, I remember him," several times. Matty Taylor Let's kick off with the posterboy for...

After scraping to victory over Sampdoria in 2016, then-Roma coach Luciano Spalletti uttered the immortal words: 'Uomini forti, destini forti, uomini deboli, destini deboli. Non c’è altra strada.' This scathing criticism of his players and their lack of character on the pitch translates as: 'Strong men, strong destinies, weak men, weak destinies. There is no other way.' It sounds better in Italian, honest. Luciano Spalletti as AS Roma manager Spalletti had clearly not anticipated the historic...

sbon Barring any last-minute changes, Lisbon will host a behind-closed-doors Champions League mini-tournament in August, with dates and locations close to being finalised ahead of an announcement next week. Frankfurt, Madrid and Moscow had been in the running to host the remaining games, after the competition was put on hold and the final (initially scheduled for 30 May) was taken away from host city Istanbul. However, coronavirus case data in Russia made Moscow a less appealing option, while...

Chelsea have announced that they are donating their prize money from being crowned 2019/20 Women’s Super League champions to UK charity Refuge, the largest provider of domestic abuse services and support in the country. With the WSL cancelled as a result of the challenges brought about by the coronavirus crisis, Chelsea were awarded the title on a points per game basis, jumping ahead of Manchester City in the process and taking the trophy back from 2018/19 champions Arsenal. View this post on...

tter The next Premier League meeting on Thursday is expected to include discussions over paying respect to all those that have sadly died as a result of the coronavirus crisis, as well as whether clubs and players will show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. It has been three months since Premier League was last played and the world has enormous levels of upheaval during that time. Premier League football has been suspended since March The Daily Mail writes that the Premier League are...

Yet more doubt has been cast on the chances of Newcastle's takeover going through this summer, with the Premier League 'waging war' on Saudi Arabian piracy – which has been described as taking place on an 'unprecedented level'. The proposed £300m deal, fronted by businesswoman Amanda Staveley and supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has been dragging on for some time now. Despite a number of human rights concerns – not really a factor in the Premier League's test of fit and...