Tag: COVID-19
Premier League will not change rules despite Arsenal outrage
The Premier League will resist calls to change their rules around matches being postponed, despite the mass hysteria over Arsenal's game against Tottenham being moved.
Arsenal increase Covid measures after positive staff tests
Arsenal have returned positive Covid-19 tests among their training ground staff, leading to increased measures to prevent the spread.
Xhaka no outlier: Premier League Covid vaccine hesitancy worst in the world
Granit Xhaka recently made the headlines for catching Covid when it was revealed he had not been vaccinated, but it seems he is far from alone in the Premier League which has the worst uptake rate in the world.
Lucas Torreira’s mother dies from Covid
Lucas Torreira has returned home to Uruguay to be with his family after his mother was admitted to intensive care with Covid-19.
Police check on Arsenal but not other sides
The police have been in touch with Arsenal to ensure they quarantined upon returning from their trip around Europe but other clubs haven't had any contact.
Don’t know the truth about Covid? Here’s how to find it
The longer this pandemic ranges across the globe, the more smart people I see falling into conspiracy traps as they search for answers to what is happening during these frightening times.
Sead Kolasinac ruled out of Arsenal vs Wolves
Sead Kolasinac tested positive for Covid while on international duty with Bosnia and Herzegovina, so what is his prognosis and when can we expect him back?
Mohamed Elneny available for Wolves
Mohamed Elneny tested positive for Covid while on international duty with Egypt, so what is his prognosis and when can we expect him back?
Mikel Arteta confident Premier League can handle Covid 2nd wave
Arteta is confident the Premier League can maintain its bubble as second waves sweep the globe and players jet off on international duty.
Mikel Arteta concerned about Covid implications during intentional break
Mikel Arteta is concerned that players leaving for international duty after this weekend will be at risk of bringing Covid-19 back with them.
Football fans return in France: A look at this brand new world
Football with fans is back in France, so what was it like to attend a game with social distancing and more in place?
Arsenal to make 55 staff redundant
Arsenal have announced they will have to make 55 staff members redundant due to the financial implications of the ongoing pandemic.
Emirates Airline offers free funeral if you catch Covid
Arsenal's main shirt and stadium sponsors, Emirates Airlines, are offering a free funeral to anyone who catches Covid during their trip, along with money to cover medical expenses.
6 month ban: China punishes players heavily for breaking Covid curfew
The Chinese national team has banned six players from all football for six months for breaking a curfew designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Barcelona to sell stadium rights to help Covid-19 fight
Barcelona will sell the naming rights to the Nou Camp for the first time and will donate all revenue to helping the fight against Covid-19.
PL giving clubs advance payment to avoid cash flow issues
The Premier League will give clubs a percentage of this season's merit payments as a cash advance, to help avoid cash flow problems during the coronavirus shutdown.
Udinese director claims PL close to ending current season
Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino, whose club shares owners with Watford FC, believes the Premier League is close to announcing the end of the current season.
Guendouzi: Nothing should start up again until virus is gone
Matteo Guendouzi thinks Premier League clubs shouldn't even restart training, let alone matches, until the Covid-19 situation is over.
Manchester United refuse to furlough staff as Liverpool make U-turn
Manchester United have committed to paying all their staff 100% of their wages after a public backlash forced Liverpool into reversing their decision to use tax-payers money to pay their employees.
Talks over June return for PL at an ‘advanced stage’
Premier League talks with the Government over a June return to action are reportedly at an 'advanced stage', according to a report.
Players warned isolation tweets ‘not the best look’
Premier League players have been warned against posting lavish pictures of themselves in self-isolation as the predictable and tiresome backlash over footballer's pay takes hold.
Arsenal in ‘full support’ of goal to complete 2019/20 season
Arsenal are in 'full support' of the Premier League goal to complete all remaining domestic matches for the 2019/20 season, according to a club statement.
Arsenal in talks as Premier League stadiums open up to help NHS
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with north London hospitals over how the Emirates can be used as Premier League clubs open up their facilities to aid the fight against Covid-19 and emergency preparations for temporary morgues are discussed.
UEFA urge patience & plan for football to return in July
UEFA are still urging patience in the hope European leagues can complete their domestic seasons over the coming months.
PL may increase subs and scrap VAR to complete season
Premier League football may return with a couple of rule changes if the plan to complete the season over the summer goes ahead.
Club demands may make season wrap-up plan unworkable
The specific demands of Premier League clubs could make the current season wrap-up plan unworkable, according to some travel management higher-ups.
Premier League want to return at end of May behind closed doors
The Premier League will discuss this week the possibility of football returning at the end of May with a target date of July 12 for the end of the season.
Premier League return date to be pushed back
If you are one of the few people who believed football would actually return on April 30, then I'm sorry to say more disappointment is coming your way.
Arsenal matches could be moved outside London
Arsenal matches could be moved outside London when football returns, depending on the spread of Covid-19, according to reports.
Premier League players don’t want games without fans
Premier League players are not in favour of starting the season up again behind closed doors, according to a report.
Arsenal still planning to play out remainder of the season
Arsenal are still planning to play their outstanding matches this season, according to an email they sent to Platinum Members this week.
Sources insist plan is still to restart football after April 30th
Premier League sources maintain that the plan is still to restart football as soon as practical after April 30th, despite the issues this presents for the integrity of the competition.
1st UK humans enrolled for Coronavirus vaccine trials
In what could be absolutely huge news, the first humans have been enrolled in trials for a potential Covid-9/Coronavirus vaccine.
Arsenal postpone players’ return as it would be “inappropriate and irresponsible”
Arsenal have delayed the return of their players at all levels, despite the entire club undergoing a 14-day quarantine, as they believe it would not be safe to get back to business as normal.
Episode 239: Get well Mikel – What next for football?
This week, Matthew is joined by Paul to talk COVID-19 and what happens next for football.
We also talk a bit of politics, question the...
Alexandre Lacazette retweets strong stance on social distancing amid coronavirus fears
With the UK Government still refusing to shut down all public gatherings and issuing false information, Alexandre Lacazette has retweeted a message that makes his stance clear on what he thinks we should do.
Mason Mount escapes quarantine to play football with Declan Rice
Despite being told to quarantine himself after Callum Hudson-Odoi's Covid-19 positive result, Chelsea's Mason Mount was spotted playing football in a local park with West Ham's Declan Rice.
More than 100 Arsenal players and staff could be required to self-quarantine
It has been revealed that more than 100 players and staff at Arsenal could be required to self-quarantine after Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus.
Premier League confirm all matches suspended until April
The Premier League are suspending the season for the next few weeks, according to an announcement this morning.
BBC: Premier League suspension for several weeks now ‘most likely’
After insisting that the Premier League would go ahead this weekend, the Premier League is now expected to announce its suspension according to the BBC.