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Barcelona sells Camp Nou title to raise money to fight virus

Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 14:44 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Barcelona will sell the title rights to its storied stadium for one year in an effort to raise money for the fight against the coronavirus. The Spanish club’s executive board said Tuesday...

Arsenal players, coaches agree to 12.5% pay cuts for year

Monday, 20 April 2020, 19:18 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and his players agreed to reduce pay by 12.5% on Monday for the next year to help their club deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus.  No games have...

Roma players waive four months of salaries

Sunday, 19 April 2020, 16:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Players and coaches at Roma have waived their salary for four months to help the Italian club get through a crisis sparked by the coronavirus outbreak. With Roma having not played a competitive...

West Ham exec: 300-500 staff needed for fanless EPL games

Saturday, 18 April 2020, 18:58 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

At least 300 people will be required in Premier League stadiums even if games are played without fans when the coronavirus-halted season can resume, according to a West Ham executive. The 20 EPL...

Spain set to finish football season without fans in stadiums

Saturday, 18 April 2020, 15:51 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Soccer matches and other sports events in Spain will take place in empty venues at least until the end of the summer, the mayor of Madrid said Saturday. José Luis Martínez-Almeida...

EPL clubs discuss June restart and completing season

Friday, 17 April 2020, 20:47 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

English Premier League clubs on Friday discussed the coronavirus testing required and scenarios that could allow the season to resume from June at the earliest, with the aim of completing all...

Former Leeds defender Norman Hunter dies at 76 with COVID-19

Friday, 17 April 2020, 13:27 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Norman Hunter, a former Leeds defender who was part of England's World Cup-winning squad in 1966, died Friday with COVID-19. He was 76. Hunter, who earned the nickname “Bites Yer...

UEFA has a plan for Champions League final in late August

Thursday, 16 April 2020, 23:06 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

UEFA is hoping the Champions League final can be played at the end of August in Istanbul, three months after the competition's showpiece was due to be staged. The aim is to play the final on...

FIFA braced for challenges over player contract extensions

Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 19:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

FIFA is braced for legal challenges over the recommendation that player contracts should be extended until the pandemic-affected soccer season can be completed. World football's governing body...

Pandemic delays stadium renovations for Madrid and Barcelona

Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 12:11 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

For Barcelona and Real Madrid, the coronavirus pandemic has affected more than their games and player salaries — it has also taken a toll on their stadium renovation plans. Both Spanish...

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