2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more
Premier League clubs have all agreed to discuss their players taking wage cuts or deferrals of up to 30 per cent after their latest round of talks on Friday. The top flight have also voted to advance the EFL and National League’s £125m payment as they continue to battle the effects of the coronavirus. And is … Read more
Premier League clubs have all agreed to discuss their players taking wage cuts or deferrals of up to 30 per cent wage after their latest round of talks on Friday. As exclusively revealed by Sportsmail today, Manchester United became the first top flight club to slash their salaries, sacrificing 30 per cent of their wages … Read more
Lionel Messi has hit back at suggestions players at Barcelona were being selfish and mean-spirited in their response to the coronavirus crisis, calling out the club’s board and promising to take an extra pay-cut so everyone gets paid. Messi used his Instagram account on Monday to confirm that Barcelona players WILL take a 70 per … Read more
Barcelona’s millionaire football stars have refused a plea from club chiefs to take a 70 per cent pay cut after coronavirus destroyed the football season. The Catalan club boasts some of the highest-paid players in the world, including Lionel Messi who earns a staggering £500,000 per week before tax, not including any bonuses or image rights. … Read more