LEAGUES
Ligue 1
Neymar mistakenly approved for $120 virus welfare payment: report
Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, was approved to receive a $120 welfare payment meant for low-paid Brazilian workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, in an apparent case of identity theft, a report said Thursday.
Serie A
Junior and 70 million euros to sign Lautaro
Barcelona have established a plan to sign Lautaro Martinez. The last offer will include Junior Firpo plus 70 million euros to get the Argentinean forward.
Bundesliga
No place like home? Not in German Bundesliga
Various quirks of the Bundesliga's return after a hiatus of more than two months due to the coronavirus have included disinfecting match balls, banning handshakes and installing cardboard cutouts of fans, but one factor has impacted results from top to bottom -- the disappearance of home advantage.
Ekstraklasa
'I didn't have a clue what to do' - Adjusting to football's new reality
Daily medical questionnaires, frequent temperature checks, weekly testing, face masks in the changing room and showers at home only. Not to mention trying to work out how to celebrate goals.
Bundesliga
Growing calls for anti-racism protests as Bayern scent Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich face one of the final obstacles in their hunt for an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title this weekend as players in Germany contemplate staging collective protests following the death of George Floyd in the United States.
Copa Sudamericana
South American football to restart with 'maximum guarantees'
South American football will restart with the "maximum guarantees" for the health of players and those involved, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez told the medical teams of the region's 10 member associations by video call on Thursday.
Premier League
VIDEO: Son talks about his time doing military service
Spurs star Heung-min Son discusses his experience of military service in South Korea which he did during the Premier League's corona break.
Ligue 1
Real Madrid and Rennes speed up negotiations over Camavinga
'RMC Sport' shared a report which said that Real Madrid have accelerated negotiations with Rennes over Camavinga and they have apparently offered between 60 and 70 million euros for the young midfielder.
Primeira Liga
Benfica go top despite being held in drab stalemate
Defending Portuguese champions Benfica stuttered back into action on Thursday after a three-month absence and were held to a 0-0 draw, a result ideally suited to an empty, noiseless Estadio da Luz.
La Liga
VIDEO: "The Éibar game is hugely important"
Karim Benzema was interviewed by Realmadrid TV after training and talked about a range of topics.
La Liga
VIDEO: Brahim on La Liga restart
Brahim spoke to Realmadrid TV at the end of the team's fourth training session of the week and was positive about his team's chances of winning La Liga.
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 thinking of doing U-turn and resuming
Several people have disappeared with the LFP and FFF's decision to end the Ligue 1 season, especially after seeing how the rest of the leagues have either resumed or are getting ready to do so. Doing a U-turn and getting back underway is something that is being considered and a decision could be made next week.
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Seinäjoen JK
RoPS Rovaniemi
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HIFK
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Inter Turku
KuPS Kuopio
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FC Haka Valkeakoski
TPS Turku
FC Honka Espoo 
FC Lahti 
Haka Valkeakoski 
HIFK 
HJK Helsinki 
IFK Mariehamn 
Ilves 
Inter Turku 
KuPS Kuopio 
RoPS Rovaniemi 
Seinäjoen JK 
TPS Turku