Premier league

"We remain determined to protect our people, their jobs and our business while at the same time doing what we can to support our wider community at this most challenging time for everybody." … [Read more...] about Man City will NOT place any staff on furlough as they become first Premier League club to refuse government money

PFA chief Gordon Taylor is facing anger from politicians and ex-players over his handling of the crisis, and faces calls to take a cut from his own £2million deal. … [Read more...] about Fury as football players’ union claims cutting Premier League star’s wages would be ‘detrimental’ to NHS

"I wouldn’t be comfortable playing a game knowing there were people dying or very sick because of coronavirus and we’re taking those workers away from the front line." … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney risks wrath of Man Utd fans by insisting Liverpool ‘deserve’ Premier League title amid coronavirus stoppage

Grealish was forced to issue a grovelling apology after admitting he had attended a late night party at the flat of former team-mate Ross McCormack – just 24 hours after posting a video message urging people to stay at home. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in sport LIVE: Premier League 30 per cent wage dispute, UFC 249 on, AJ fight date, and Khan blames 5G towers

"How the past few days have played out is a disgrace. First the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, said that Premier League players should take a pay cut. He was supposed to be giving the nation the latest on the biggest crisis we've faced in our lifetimes. Why was the pay of footballers even in his head? Was he desperate to divert attention from his government's handling of this pandemic?" … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Cutting Premier League players’ wages would cost Treasury £200m, PFA claims