Tottenham’s Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko have apologised for training together despite the coronavirus restrictions. Right-back Aurier posted a video on social media – since deleted – of him wearing a mask while running shuttles and sitting next to midfielder Sissoko. UK government guidelines say you can only exercise on your own or with people you live with.
A six-year-old boy in Italy is celebrating after his football shirt design was adopted by the professional team Pescara. Luigi D’Agostino beat other children in a competition, run by the club for young fans, aimed at easing the boredom of being stuck indoors during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Barcelona are to give a sponsor naming rights to the Nou Camp for the first time and donate all the revenue to fighting coronavirus. Barca’s stadium – which is known as Camp Nou in Catalan – has never had another name since opening in 1957.
The Dutch Football Association “intends not to continue” the Eredivisie season after the national government extended a ban on major events until 1 September because of coronavirus. Ajax and AZ Alkmaar are leading the Dutch top flight level on points after 26 games, with Ajax ahead on goal difference. Dutch football’s governing body KNVB said in a statement it “intends not to continue playing the 2019/20 competition” but will consult UEFA before making a final decision.
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