n
🚨 Our Starting XI against S04 🚨 </p>n
Gio Reyna will make his first official start for BVB 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bKSxcSPYbq</a></p>n
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) May 16, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
</script></div></p>n”,”raw”:”
SANCHO BENCHED</strong></p>
</p>
Confirmation that Jadon Sancho starts on the bench with Gio Reyna given the nod for Borussia.</p>
</p>
https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1261635007795388416</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589634326,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:05 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272793″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272793″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BACK IN A MIN</strong></p>n</p>n
Son Heung-Min could be back in training for Tottenham on Monday after arriving back in the UK following military service in South Korea.</p>n</p>n
The Spurs winger completed three weeks of basic training in the Army and passed with flying colours.</p>n</p>n
He was due to complete his service at the end of his career, but with the Premier League in shutdown due to the coronavirus decided to do it early.</p>n</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
BACK IN A MIN</strong></p>
</p>
Son Heung-Min could be back in training for Tottenham on Monday after arriving back in the UK following military service in South Korea.</p>
</p>
The Spurs winger completed three weeks of basic training in the Army and passed with flying colours.</p>
</p>
He was due to complete his service at the end of his career, but with the Premier League in shutdown due to the coronavirus decided to do it early.</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589634213,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:03 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272787″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272787″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
SERGE FORWARDS</strong></p>n</p>n
Serge Gnabry has praised the influence of former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker at the start of his career.</p>n</p>n
Bayern Munich star told the Players’ Tribune: “He used to always be so hard on me, but in a really good way. He was like an older brother for me at Arsenal.</p>n</p>n
“Per is the nicest guy in the world. But he’s also the most German guy in the world. </p>n</p>n
“Like everything he says, it’s so intense. Like he’s so tall, and he’s looking down at you trying to be intimidating but it’s also kind of friendly.</p>n</p>n
“I don’t know if there’s an English word for it. Imagine like a really friendly Arnold Schwarzenegger or something. That’s Per.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
SERGE FORWARDS</strong></p>
</p>
Serge Gnabry has praised the influence of former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker at the start of his career.</p>
</p>
Bayern Munich star told the Players’ Tribune: “He used to always be so hard on me, but in a really good way. He was like an older brother for me at Arsenal.</p>
</p>
“Per is the nicest guy in the world. But he’s also the most German guy in the world. </p>
</p>
“Like everything he says, it’s so intense. Like he’s so tall, and he’s looking down at you trying to be intimidating but it’s also kind of friendly.</p>
</p>
“I don’t know if there’s an English word for it. Imagine like a really friendly Arnold Schwarzenegger or something. That’s Per.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589632675,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:37 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272781″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272781″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BACK IN GLOVE</strong></p>n</p>n
Evander Holyfield has confirmed he is in talks to come out of retirement for a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson.</p>n</p>n
The two boxing legends have been teasing fans recently that they will lace the gloves up once again.</p>n</p>n
When asked by The 3 Point Conversation about another fight against old enemy Tyson, Holyfield said: “His people have been talking to my people and we haven’t yet got a solid deal together but it’s coming that way.</p>n</p>n
“If it happens, then that’s no problem.</p>n</p>n
“Well the thing is, he was doing something and I was doing something.</p>n</p>n
“When I told people about it, they saw me working out and they kind of put two and two together,</p>n</p>n
“They must be coming together to do this like this.</p>n</p>n
“But the fact of the matter is, I didn’t mind if we do do something like this.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
BACK IN GLOVE</strong></p>
</p>
Evander Holyfield has confirmed he is in talks to come out of retirement for a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson.</p>
</p>
The two boxing legends have been teasing fans recently that they will lace the gloves up once again.</p>
</p>
When asked by The 3 Point Conversation about another fight against old enemy Tyson, Holyfield said: “His people have been talking to my people and we haven’t yet got a solid deal together but it’s coming that way.</p>
</p>
“If it happens, then that’s no problem.</p>
</p>
“Well the thing is, he was doing something and I was doing something.</p>
</p>
“When I told people about it, they saw me working out and they kind of put two and two together,</p>
</p>
“They must be coming together to do this like this.</p>
</p>
“But the fact of the matter is, I didn’t mind if we do do something like this.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589632117,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:28 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272776″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272776″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GER KIDDING</strong></p>n</p>n
German football resumed with the most manic of starts with a goal and a red card in the first FOUR MINUTES of action.</p>n</p>n
The opener was in Bundesliga 2, with Erzgebirge Aue hosting Sandhausen with sport resuming following the coronavirus outbreak.</p>n</p>n
Dennis Diekmeier was shown a straight red card for a professional foul in the area for the visitors.</p>n</p>n
From the resulting penalty, Dimitrij Nazarov fired home to give Erzgebirge Aue a 1-0 lead.</p>n”,”raw”:”
GER KIDDING</strong></p>
</p>
German football resumed with the most manic of starts with a goal and a red card in the first FOUR MINUTES of action.</p>
</p>
The opener was in Bundesliga 2, with Erzgebirge Aue hosting Sandhausen with sport resuming following the coronavirus outbreak.</p>
</p>
Dennis Diekmeier was shown a straight red card for a professional foul in the area for the visitors.</p>
</p>
From the resulting penalty, Dimitrij Nazarov fired home to give Erzgebirge Aue a 1-0 lead.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589630605,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:03 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272767″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272767″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
JADONE</strong></p>n</p>n
Jadon Sancho is reportedly set to start Borussia Dortmund clash against Schalke on the bench after picking up a calf injury.</p>n</p>n
The Bundesliga will become the first major European league to return this afternoon following the coronavirus crisis.</p>n</p>n
Yet the Athletic claim that Dortmund will be without Sancho for their crunch return against rivals Schalke, with the 20-year-old set to be named on the bench.</p>n”,”raw”:”
JADONE</strong></p>
</p>
Jadon Sancho is reportedly set to start Borussia Dortmund clash against Schalke on the bench after picking up a calf injury.</p>
</p>
The Bundesliga will become the first major European league to return this afternoon following the coronavirus crisis.</p>
</p>
Yet the Athletic claim that Dortmund will be without Sancho for their crunch return against rivals Schalke, with the 20-year-old set to be named on the bench.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589629328,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:42 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272760″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272760″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
DOR OPEN</strong></p>n</p>n
Rio Ferdinand has reiterated his desire for Manchester United to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.</p>n</p>n
Asked if the Red Devils should sign the England star, Rio said: “I hope they do, man.”</p>n</p>n
“He’s got that imagination, that carefree spirit – almost like that playground footballer vibe that I love. And he’s bringing it all to the big stage.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
DOR OPEN</strong></p>
</p>
Rio Ferdinand has reiterated his desire for Manchester United to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.</p>
</p>
Asked if the Red Devils should sign the England star, Rio said: “I hope they do, man.”</p>
</p>
“He’s got that imagination, that carefree spirit – almost like that playground footballer vibe that I love. And he’s bringing it all to the big stage.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589627368,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:09 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272758″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272758″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOT YOU, BEEB</strong></p>n</p>n
The BBC could get the nod to show Premier League games for FREE.</p>n</p>n
Sky and BT Sport will show 47 of the remaining 92 games left to play once the coronavirus shutdown ends.</p>n</p>n
These broadcasters will also get the opportunity to show the majority of the other matches live.</p>n</p>n
But proposals have emerged that could see the BBC’s Match of the Day show up to five matches between June 19 and the scheduled end of Project Restart in July, claim The Times.</p>n</p>n
Government and broadcasting industry insiders have confirmed that the option of giving matches to the BBC is “very much on the table”, the newspaper reveals.</p>n</p>n
Crucially, matches where it is feared that rival fans could congregate and clash might be picked for free-to-air TV.</p>n”,”raw”:”
GOT YOU, BEEB</strong></p>
</p>
The BBC could get the nod to show Premier League games for FREE.</p>
</p>
Sky and BT Sport will show 47 of the remaining 92 games left to play once the coronavirus shutdown ends.</p>
</p>
These broadcasters will also get the opportunity to show the majority of the other matches live.</p>
</p>
But proposals have emerged that could see the BBC’s Match of the Day show up to five matches between June 19 and the scheduled end of Project Restart in July, claim The Times.</p>
</p>
Government and broadcasting industry insiders have confirmed that the option of giving matches to the BBC is “very much on the table”, the newspaper reveals.</p>
</p>
Crucially, matches where it is feared that rival fans could congregate and clash might be picked for free-to-air TV.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589626289,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:51 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272753″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272753″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
KLOPP ON</strong></p>n</p>n
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has said Jurgen Klopp has been texting him about the Bundesliga’s return.</p>n</p>n
He told DAZN: “Jurgen has texted me a few times that he will be watching TV at the weekend and everyone is happy that the game will start again. </p>n</p>n
“In England in particular, clubs are clinging to the fact that the Premier League can also start again soon.</p>n</p>n
“We owe the fact that we are in such a position in Germany to the population, who behaved in such a disciplined manner. And the politicians who are very careful with the situation. That is the reason why Germany is one of the best countries in the world to have come through this crisis.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
KLOPP ON</strong></p>
</p>
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has said Jurgen Klopp has been texting him about the Bundesliga’s return.</p>
</p>
He told DAZN: “Jurgen has texted me a few times that he will be watching TV at the weekend and everyone is happy that the game will start again. </p>
</p>
“In England in particular, clubs are clinging to the fact that the Premier League can also start again soon.</p>
</p>
“We owe the fact that we are in such a position in Germany to the population, who behaved in such a disciplined manner. And the politicians who are very careful with the situation. That is the reason why Germany is one of the best countries in the world to have come through this crisis.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589625787,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:43 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272750″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272750″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BEDSIDE VIGIL</strong></p>n</p>n
UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap is reportedly “unable to talk” after waking from a coma.</p>n</p>n
He is in a Moscow military hospital after being taken from Dagestan to the Russian capital city via a “special flight”.</p>n</p>n
RT.com reports that the 57-year-old suffered a heart attack that was “brought on by Covid-19”.</p>n</p>n
A close friend of the stricken trainer, Ramazan Rabadanov, told Sport Express: “He is out of a coma but still can’t talk.</p>n</p>n
“He’s in a serious condition. That’s the only thing we know.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
BEDSIDE VIGIL</strong></p>
</p>
UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap is reportedly “unable to talk” after waking from a coma.</p>
</p>
He is in a Moscow military hospital after being taken from Dagestan to the Russian capital city via a “special flight”.</p>
</p>
RT.com reports that the 57-year-old suffered a heart attack that was “brought on by Covid-19”.</p>
</p>
A close friend of the stricken trainer, Ramazan Rabadanov, told Sport Express: “He is out of a coma but still can’t talk.</p>
</p>
“He’s in a serious condition. That’s the only thing we know.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589624761,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:26 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272743″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272743″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LEW BEAUTY</strong></p>n</p>n
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has meant he has had time to rehab after undergoing groin surgery in December.</p>n</p>n
He told reporters: “I feel better than ever before because I was able to work hard on my physical fitness for the last two months.”</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
LEW BEAUTY</strong></p>
</p>
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has meant he has had time to rehab after undergoing groin surgery in December.</p>
</p>
He told reporters: “I feel better than ever before because I was able to work hard on my physical fitness for the last two months.”</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589623105,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:58 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272737″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272737″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MARCO POLO</strong></p>n</p>n
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has revealed that he doesn’t feel part of an experiment as the Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to restart.</p>n</p>n
He told El Pais: “Players are no lab rats that are tested.”</p>n</p>n
(Playing in empty venues) “It was the only possibility. There’s no reason to complain. </p>n</p>n
“But we need the Yellow Wall very much. Anyone who has been to the Westfalenstadion knows what powers our fans can unleash with us.</p>n</p>n
“The virus has turned out lives upside down. The whole world has been and will continue to be challenged. We must not become careless now. We have to listen to the instructions of the politicians and the virologists responsibly.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
MARCO POLO</strong></p>
</p>
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has revealed that he doesn’t feel part of an experiment as the Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to restart.</p>
</p>
He told El Pais: “Players are no lab rats that are tested.”</p>
</p>
(Playing in empty venues) “It was the only possibility. There’s no reason to complain. </p>
</p>
“But we need the Yellow Wall very much. Anyone who has been to the Westfalenstadion knows what powers our fans can unleash with us.</p>
</p>
“The virus has turned out lives upside down. The whole world has been and will continue to be challenged. We must not become careless now. We have to listen to the instructions of the politicians and the virologists responsibly.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589622185,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:43 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272736″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272736″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RUFF JUSTICE</strong></p>n</p>n
Robbers who broke into Dele Alli’s mansion reportedly threatened to KILL his girlfriend’s dog unless he handed over £1million worth of valuables.</p>n</p>n
Ruby Mae was with the Tottenham star when he was battered by knife-wielding thugs who forced their way into his £2m home.</p>n</p>n
Now the Daily Star is reporting that the criminals, who escaped with three watches worth £350,000 each and jewellery, were prepared to put a knife to the pet poodle if they didn’t get their way.</p>n</p>n
A source told the newspaper: “They were pretty nasty and after smashing their way in and punching Dele.</p>n</p>n
“They threatened everyone with physical harm unless they complied with their demands.</p>n</p>n
“They even threatened to kill the dog if things didn’t go the way they wanted them to. It was pretty scary.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
RUFF JUSTICE</strong></p>
</p>
Robbers who broke into Dele Alli’s mansion reportedly threatened to KILL his girlfriend’s dog unless he handed over £1million worth of valuables.</p>
</p>
Ruby Mae was with the Tottenham star when he was battered by knife-wielding thugs who forced their way into his £2m home.</p>
</p>
Now the Daily Star is reporting that the criminals, who escaped with three watches worth £350,000 each and jewellery, were prepared to put a knife to the pet poodle if they didn’t get their way.</p>
</p>
A source told the newspaper: “They were pretty nasty and after smashing their way in and punching Dele.</p>
</p>
“They threatened everyone with physical harm unless they complied with their demands.</p>
</p>
“They even threatened to kill the dog if things didn’t go the way they wanted them to. It was pretty scary.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589621899,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:38 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272729″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272729″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FOOTIE IN FEAR</strong></p>n</p>n
The call on whether the Premier League season can be completed may not now be made until June.</p>n</p>n
Some stars, most recently Watford’s Troy Deeney, want answers to health concerns before they are happy to play again.</p>n</p>n
The delay in coming up with a plan for contact training means League bosses are unlikely to be able to take a vote on Project Restart for at least another fortnight.</p>n</p>n
All 20 Prem clubs will meet on Monday to vote on the Phase One return to training, which includes strict social distancing measures and rules out any tackling.</p>n</p>n
That is likely to be ratified without argument, with players almost unanimous in agreement over the safety precautions for such a measured return to training.</p>n</p>n
But many are still worried by Phase Two, which will see full contact training, and concerns over how they can be protected from the threat of contracting Covid-19.</p>n”,”raw”:”
FOOTIE IN FEAR</strong></p>
</p>
The call on whether the Premier League season can be completed may not now be made until June.</p>
</p>
Some stars, most recently Watford’s Troy Deeney, want answers to health concerns before they are happy to play again.</p>
</p>
The delay in coming up with a plan for contact training means League bosses are unlikely to be able to take a vote on Project Restart for at least another fortnight.</p>
</p>
All 20 Prem clubs will meet on Monday to vote on the Phase One return to training, which includes strict social distancing measures and rules out any tackling.</p>
</p>
That is likely to be ratified without argument, with players almost unanimous in agreement over the safety precautions for such a measured return to training.</p>
</p>
But many are still worried by Phase Two, which will see full contact training, and concerns over how they can be protected from the threat of contracting Covid-19.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589620264,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:11 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272723″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272723″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
SAFETY FIRST</strong></p>n</p>n
Nigel Pearson has accused football chiefs of “closing their eyes” to the threat of death.</p>n</p>n
It comes after Watford skipper Troy Deeney let rip on Project Restart – claiming he would refuse to play if his family were not safe.</p>n</p>n
Keeper Ben Foster has also slammed Prem bigwigs, claiming they “don’t have a clue”.</p>n</p>n
And Hornets boss Pearson said: “We would like football to restart but it has got to be safe.</p>n</p>n
“We should be cautious. To ignore possibilities is foolhardy.</p>n</p>n
“God forbid we have a fatality. People are closing their eyes to the threat.</p>n</p>n
“And from a moral standpoint it is unreasonable to suggest that footballers are obligated to make the nation feel better.</p>n</p>n
“There is an element of that [being used as guinea pigs].”</p>n”,”raw”:”
SAFETY FIRST</strong></p>
</p>
Nigel Pearson has accused football chiefs of “closing their eyes” to the threat of death.</p>
</p>
It comes after Watford skipper Troy Deeney let rip on Project Restart – claiming he would refuse to play if his family were not safe.</p>
</p>
Keeper Ben Foster has also slammed Prem bigwigs, claiming they “don’t have a clue”.</p>
</p>
And Hornets boss Pearson said: “We would like football to restart but it has got to be safe.</p>
</p>
“We should be cautious. To ignore possibilities is foolhardy.</p>
</p>
“God forbid we have a fatality. People are closing their eyes to the threat.</p>
</p>
“And from a moral standpoint it is unreasonable to suggest that footballers are obligated to make the nation feel better.</p>
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“There is an element of that [being used as guinea pigs].”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589618363,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:39 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”272717″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-272717″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FERGIE’S BREAK</strong></p>n</p>n
UFC star Tony Ferguson will not need surgery on his broken eye socket.</p>n</p>n
Medical chiefs have given the fighter the OK after his bruising defeat to Justin Gaethje in Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend.</p>n</p>n
The American suffered a fifth-round TKO in his lightweight clash after Gaethje dominated from the first bell.</p>n</p>n
He went to hospital with horrific facial injuries and it was feared Ferguson would need an operation to repair the orbital, around the eye socket.</p>n</p>n
But after X-rays and tests, doctors have said that will not be necessary now.</p>n”,”raw”:”
FERGIE’S BREAK</strong></p>
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UFC star Tony Ferguson will not need surgery on his broken eye socket.</p>
</p>
Medical chiefs have given the fighter the OK after his bruising defeat to Justin Gaethje in Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend.</p>
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The American suffered a fifth-round TKO in his lightweight clash after Gaethje dominated from the first bell.</p>
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He went to hospital with horrific facial injuries and it was feared Ferguson would need an operation to repair the orbital, around the eye socket.</p>
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But after X-rays and tests, doctors have said that will not be necessary now.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589616223,”date_formatted”:”16th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:03 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:11524786,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football”,”type”:”customiserV1″,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”],”renderedArticleId”:11524786,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:””,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/11524786/coronavirus-sport-live-premier-league-bundesliga-efl-ufc-updates-covid/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.84ba6a6fe7c1e2ccf83f.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”STAR IN HOSPITAL”,”headline”:”England legend Kenny Sansom, 61, ‘fighting for life after drunken row'”,”lead”:”THE ex-Arsenal star, who has battled alcohol problems in the past, reportedly fell and seriously injured his head in the horror. 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