Real San Andrés

Legendary footballer in China's cross-hairs after 'overthrow' videos

Hao Haidong faces being scrubbed from the history of Chinese sport after videos emerged showing the retired football star calling for the overthrow of the ruling Communist Party.

La Liga

OFFICIAL: Messi injured eight days before LaLiga's restart

Barcelona officially confirmed in a report on their last training session that Lionel Messi is suffering from a contracture in his right quadriceps. The captain is expected to rejoin the group in the next few days to be ready for the return of the league.

La Liga

"Hazard is on Messi's level"

Former goalkeeper Hugo Gatti analysed football's return in La Liga and surprised by matching Eden Hazard and Leo Messi. "He's up to it, time will tell," he said at 'El Chiringuito'.

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.

La Liga

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 Libertadores

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.

La Liga

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.