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What a moment! @NUFC</a> </p>n
When I think of Cheick. I always remember his massive smile. No matter what day it was, he was always happy. </p>n
Then you went on the training ground and he was on you like a rash. An outstanding competitor. He never gave you a second on the ball. #ripcheick</a> pic.twitter.com/Kz2WfzZ7xD</a></p>n
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 5, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
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NEVER GAVE YOU A SECOND</strong></p>
Joey Barton has posted a heartfelt tweet about Cheick Tiote.</p>
What a moment this was!</p>
https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/1268848455314800641?s=20</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591352160,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:16 am”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279554″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279554″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
‘SPORTSWASHING'</strong></p>n
This is the argument being made to the Premier League as to why they should not let the Newcastle takeover go through – mostly that it would be “sportswashing”.</p>n
Hatice Cengiz’s lawyer Rodney Dixon QC argued: “The rules would clearly not permit Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and the Public Investment Fund from acquiring Newcastle in light of the available, credible evidence about his involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.”</p>n
Prem chief Richard Masters replied: “Our process is strictly private and confidential and must remain so.</p>n
“For this reason, a meeting is not possible particularly in light of correspondence on this confidential matter appearing in the media.</p>n
“However, I assure you and your client that her representations are being fully considered in our process.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
‘SPORTSWASHING'</strong></p>
This is the argument being made to the Premier League as to why they should not let the Newcastle takeover go through – mostly that it would be “sportswashing”.</p>
Hatice Cengiz’s lawyer Rodney Dixon QC argued: “The rules would clearly not permit Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and the Public Investment Fund from acquiring Newcastle in light of the available, credible evidence about his involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.”</p>
Prem chief Richard Masters replied: “Our process is strictly private and confidential and must remain so.</p>
“For this reason, a meeting is not possible particularly in light of correspondence on this confidential matter appearing in the media.</p>
“However, I assure you and your client that her representations are being fully considered in our process.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591351262,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:01 am”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279535″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279535″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FAN-KS FOR STAYING PATIENT</strong></p>n
Premier League clubs are hoping to welcome fans back to grounds as early as September – with a phased return “likely to begin this year”.</p>n
The rest of the 2019-20 season is certain to be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>n
But bosses appear to be aiming to have fans in grounds from the beginning of next season, according to The Mirror.</p>n
Clubs have already agreed in principle to kick off on the weekend of September 12-13.</p>n
And while it’s unlikely stadiums will be full, a certain percentage of the ground could be used to allow fans in while still observing social distancing rules.</p>n
At present, only 300 people – including players, match officials and broadcasters – are allowed into grounds, but absolutely no supporters.</p>n”,”raw”:”
FAN-KS FOR STAYING PATIENT</strong></p>
Premier League clubs are hoping to welcome fans back to grounds as early as September – with a phased return “likely to begin this year”.</p>
The rest of the 2019-20 season is certain to be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>
But bosses appear to be aiming to have fans in grounds from the beginning of next season, according to The Mirror.</p>
Clubs have already agreed in principle to kick off on the weekend of September 12-13.</p>
And while it’s unlikely stadiums will be full, a certain percentage of the ground could be used to allow fans in while still observing social distancing rules.</p>
At present, only 300 people – including players, match officials and broadcasters – are allowed into grounds, but absolutely no supporters.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591347295,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:54 am”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279521″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279521″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NO DROP FOR PREM FLOPS</strong></p>n
The Premier League could still end up with NO relegation at the end of the season, reports MARTIN LIPTON</em>.</p>n
FA chief Greg Clarke is ready to make a U-turn over his promotion and relegation demands if the top flight and Championship cannot finish.</p>n
He angered some Premier League clubs by promising to invoke the FA’s “Special Share” and insist three clubs from each division swap leagues come what may.</p>n
But in an about-turn during yesterday’s latest virtual meeting of the 20 Prem “Shareholder” clubs, Clarke signalled he was no longer determined to enforce promotion and relegation IF a second shutdown means the leagues cannot be played to a conclusion.</p>n
Clarke’s apparent change of stance came as the Prem clubs agreed to put their “curtailment” concerns on hold for the time being.</p>n
The clubs agreed the issue would only come back on the table IF the League, due to resume on June 17, cannot be completed.</p>n”,”raw”:”
NO DROP FOR PREM FLOPS</strong></p>
The Premier League could still end up with NO relegation at the end of the season, reports MARTIN LIPTON</em>.</p>
FA chief Greg Clarke is ready to make a U-turn over his promotion and relegation demands if the top flight and Championship cannot finish.</p>
He angered some Premier League clubs by promising to invoke the FA’s “Special Share” and insist three clubs from each division swap leagues come what may.</p>
But in an about-turn during yesterday’s latest virtual meeting of the 20 Prem “Shareholder” clubs, Clarke signalled he was no longer determined to enforce promotion and relegation IF a second shutdown means the leagues cannot be played to a conclusion.</p>
Clarke’s apparent change of stance came as the Prem clubs agreed to put their “curtailment” concerns on hold for the time being.</p>
The clubs agreed the issue would only come back on the table IF the League, due to resume on June 17, cannot be completed.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591344334,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:05 am”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279514″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279514″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LISTEN TO ME</strong></p>n
Murdered Jamal Khashoggi’s wife Hatice Cengiz has been consulted by the Premier League over the takeover of Newcastle.</p>n
Journalist Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>n
Independent investigators claim Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was directly involved — which he denies.</p>n
It is reported that Cengiz’s pleas to stop the Saudi takeover are “being fully considered”</p>n
Masters wrote that he was “extremely sympathetic to your client’s position” in a letter to her lawyer Rodney Dixon QC.</p>n
But Prem chief Masters has so far refused to meet with Cengiz despite her defiance to do so and has accused the League of brushing her off.</p>n”,”raw”:”
LISTEN TO ME</strong></p>
Murdered Jamal Khashoggi’s wife Hatice Cengiz has been consulted by the Premier League over the takeover of Newcastle.</p>
Journalist Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>
Independent investigators claim Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was directly involved — which he denies.</p>
It is reported that Cengiz’s pleas to stop the Saudi takeover are “being fully considered”</p>
Masters wrote that he was “extremely sympathetic to your client’s position” in a letter to her lawyer Rodney Dixon QC.</p>
But Prem chief Masters has so far refused to meet with Cengiz despite her defiance to do so and has accused the League of brushing her off.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591343661,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:54 am”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279487″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-dfraser even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279487″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MORNING NEWCASTLE FANS</strong></p>n
The Premier League are reportedly “fully considering” calls to pull the plug on Newcastle’s £300m takeover.</p>n
Public Investment Fund and dealmaker Amanda Staveley were hoping to complete the deal that would finally see Mike Ashley relinquish control.</p>n
But now, according to The Telegraph, Premier League executive Richard Masters has been contacted by lawyers representing the fiancee of murdered Jamal Khashoggi.</p>n
Hatice Cengiz insists the deal, which would give the PIF an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle, is in breach of the PL’s owners’ and directors’ test.</p>n
In other news, Newcastle have agreed to extend Valentino Lazaro’s loan.</p>n
The Austrian midfielder, 24, can stay at St James’ until the end of the season.</p>n
Lazaro is understood to be open-minded about a permanent move to the North East at the end of the season and it appears dialogue between the clubs is open on the matter.</p>n
And finally, the Magpies’ next four games have been leaked, with the club returning to action on June 21 where they will host Sheffield United.</p>n
They then face Aston Villa at home on Wednesday, June 24, followed by their FA Cup quarter-final clash against Manchester City on June 28.</p>n
Steve Bruce’s men then travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday, July 1.</p>n”,”raw”:”
MORNING NEWCASTLE FANS</strong></p>
The Premier League are reportedly “fully considering” calls to pull the plug on Newcastle’s £300m takeover.</p>
Public Investment Fund and dealmaker Amanda Staveley were hoping to complete the deal that would finally see Mike Ashley relinquish control.</p>
But now, according to The Telegraph, Premier League executive Richard Masters has been contacted by lawyers representing the fiancee of murdered Jamal Khashoggi.</p>
Hatice Cengiz insists the deal, which would give the PIF an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle, is in breach of the PL’s owners’ and directors’ test.</p>
In other news, Newcastle have agreed to extend Valentino Lazaro’s loan.</p>
The Austrian midfielder, 24, can stay at St James’ until the end of the season.</p>
Lazaro is understood to be open-minded about a permanent move to the North East at the end of the season and it appears dialogue between the clubs is open on the matter.</p>
And finally, the Magpies’ next four games have been leaked, with the club returning to action on June 21 where they will host Sheffield United.</p>
They then face Aston Villa at home on Wednesday, June 24, followed by their FA Cup quarter-final clash against Manchester City on June 28.</p>
Steve Bruce’s men then travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday, July 1.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591333492,”date_formatted”:”5th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”6:04 am”},”author”:”Dave Fraser”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d78fd0ce5d8afc0dbb01c9b585d614a4?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279445″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279445″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NEW PROBLEM</strong></p>n
The Premier League are reportedly “fully considering” calls to pull the plug on Newcastle’s £300m takeover.</p>n
Public Investment Fund and dealmaker Amanda Staveley were hoping to complete the deal that would finally see Mike Ashley relinquish control.</p>n
But now, according to The Telegraph, Premier League executive Richard Masters has been contacted by lawyers representing the fiancee of murdered Jamal Khashoggi.</p>n
Hatice Cengiz insists the deal, which would give the PIF an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle, is in breach of the PL’s owners’ and directors’ test.</p>n
Journalist Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>n
Independent investigators claim Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was directly involved — which he denies.</p>n”,”raw”:”
NEW PROBLEM</strong></p>
The Premier League are reportedly “fully considering” calls to pull the plug on Newcastle’s £300m takeover.</p>
Public Investment Fund and dealmaker Amanda Staveley were hoping to complete the deal that would finally see Mike Ashley relinquish control.</p>
But now, according to The Telegraph, Premier League executive Richard Masters has been contacted by lawyers representing the fiancee of murdered Jamal Khashoggi.</p>
Hatice Cengiz insists the deal, which would give the PIF an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle, is in breach of the PL’s owners’ and directors’ test.</p>
Journalist Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>
Independent investigators claim Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was directly involved — which he denies.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591301860,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:17 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279425″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279425″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
JUVE WORK TO DO</strong></p>n
Football fans are worried Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has returned to Juventus training well-short of match fitness.</p>n
The Serie A season will resume on June 20 after coronavirus halted match action.</p>n
Higuain – a target for Newcastle – took part in a training session for Juve, who top the table by a single point to Lazio.</p>n
But as photos of the former Chelsea striker were shared around social media, football fans were less-than complimentary about how the 32-year-old looked.</p>n
One cruel comment was that he “looked like he had been on a diet of Dominoes” during the lockdown.</p>n
John Mitchell posted that he had returned “looking like Tony Soprano”.</p>n
Another wrote that he “was on lockdown socially distancing from healthy food”.</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
JUVE WORK TO DO</strong></p>
Football fans are worried Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has returned to Juventus training well-short of match fitness.</p>
The Serie A season will resume on June 20 after coronavirus halted match action.</p>
Higuain – a target for Newcastle – took part in a training session for Juve, who top the table by a single point to Lazio.</p>
But as photos of the former Chelsea striker were shared around social media, football fans were less-than complimentary about how the 32-year-old looked.</p>
One cruel comment was that he “looked like he had been on a diet of Dominoes” during the lockdown.</p>
John Mitchell posted that he had returned “looking like Tony Soprano”.</p>
Another wrote that he “was on lockdown socially distancing from healthy food”.</p>
https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NINTCHDBPICT000585141490-e1591295122935.jpg?w=620</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591297520,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:05 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279413″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279413″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MAX POWER</strong></p>n</p>n
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😍 @asaintmaximin</a></p>n
Watch the full interview, in association with @fun88eng</a>, on NUFC TV: https://t.co/UXY4avvPQE</a> #NUFC</a> pic.twitter.com/cqVf4brXTE</a></p>n
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 4, 2020</a></p></blockquote>n
</script></div></p>n”,”raw”:”
MAX POWER</strong></p>
</p>
https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1268521263695347713 </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591295692,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:34 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279376″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279376″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FULL FIXTURE LIST</strong></p>n
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FULL FIXTURE LIST</strong></p>
https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/image-16-e1591288608298.png?w=620</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591291697,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”6:28 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279371″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279371″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PREM FIXTURES LEAKED</strong></p>n
Newcastle will return to action by hosting Sheffield United on Sunday 21 June at 2pm, live on Sky Sports.</p>n
The Magpies then host Aston Villa on Wednesday 24 June at 6pm, live on BT Sport.</p>n
The following weekend they are in FA Cup quarter-final action against Manchester City, again at home on Sunday 28 June at 6pm on the BBC.</p>n
Steve Bruce’s men then travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday 1 July for a 6pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.</p>n”,”raw”:”
PREM FIXTURES LEAKED</strong></p>
Newcastle will return to action by hosting Sheffield United on Sunday 21 June at 2pm, live on Sky Sports.</p>
The Magpies then host Aston Villa on Wednesday 24 June at 6pm, live on BT Sport.</p>
The following weekend they are in FA Cup quarter-final action against Manchester City, again at home on Sunday 28 June at 6pm on the BBC.</p>
Steve Bruce’s men then travel to Bournemouth on Wednesday 1 July for a 6pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591291002,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”6:16 pm”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279348″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279348″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
IT’S TOTT IDEAL</strong></p>n
Daniel Levy has called for talks to find a way to get fans back into stadiums after Tottenham were forced to take a £175million loan from the Bank of England to deal with the crisis caused by Covid-19.</p>n
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium limited has taken the finance available through the government’s CCFF Scheme to help the club through the financial turmoil caused by the global pandemic.</p>n
But with social distancing measures likely to remain in place for months to come, the Spurs chairman says it is vital for live events industries to come up with a plan with the government which would ease the cash-crisis caused by playing in empty stadiums.</p>n
Levy said: “We have always run this Club on a self-sustaining commercial basis. I said as early as 18 March that, in all my 20 years at the Club, there have been many hurdles along the way but none of this magnitude – the COVID-19 pandemic has shown itself to be the most serious of them all.</p>n
“It is imperative that we now all work together – scientists, technologists, the Government and the live events sector – to find a safe way to bring spectators back to sport and entertainment venues.</p>n
“Collectively we have the ability to support the development of new technologies to make this possible and to once again experience the passion of fans at live events.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
IT’S TOTT IDEAL</strong></p>
Daniel Levy has called for talks to find a way to get fans back into stadiums after Tottenham were forced to take a £175million loan from the Bank of England to deal with the crisis caused by Covid-19.</p>
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium limited has taken the finance available through the government’s CCFF Scheme to help the club through the financial turmoil caused by the global pandemic.</p>
But with social distancing measures likely to remain in place for months to come, the Spurs chairman says it is vital for live events industries to come up with a plan with the government which would ease the cash-crisis caused by playing in empty stadiums.</p>
Levy said: “We have always run this Club on a self-sustaining commercial basis. I said as early as 18 March that, in all my 20 years at the Club, there have been many hurdles along the way but none of this magnitude – the COVID-19 pandemic has shown itself to be the most serious of them all.</p>
“It is imperative that we now all work together – scientists, technologists, the Government and the live events sector – to find a safe way to bring spectators back to sport and entertainment venues.</p>
“Collectively we have the ability to support the development of new technologies to make this possible and to once again experience the passion of fans at live events.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591287987,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”5:26 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279309″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279309″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
INJURY RATES SET TO SOAR</strong></p>n
Players may be at an increased risk of injury as professional sports rush back into action following the coronavirus stoppage, a global union representing 85,000 athletes said on Thursday.</p>n
Some football leagues in particular have condensed a large number of fixtures into a short space of time in an attempt to complete the season.</p>n
“Many players will not have had access to the necessary training methods to ensure that they have the necessary fitness and conditioning to compete,” said the World Players’ Association (WPA), whose members play in the NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, European soccer and Australian Rules football, among others.</p>n
It added: “At the same time, many sports will be eager to make up for lost time and revenue which may result in compressed schedules and elevated demands on playing and training load.”</p>n
WPA executive director Brendan Schwab pointed to a study conducted by Australian sports scientist Joel Mason last month which suggested an increased injury rate in the Bundesliga since Germany’s professional soccer league restarted on May 16.</p>n
According to the study, a pre-stoppage rate of 0.27 injuries per match this season climbed to 0.88 in the first round of matches following the restart.</p>n”,”raw”:”
INJURY RATES SET TO SOAR</strong></p>
Players may be at an increased risk of injury as professional sports rush back into action following the coronavirus stoppage, a global union representing 85,000 athletes said on Thursday.</p>
Some football leagues in particular have condensed a large number of fixtures into a short space of time in an attempt to complete the season.</p>
“Many players will not have had access to the necessary training methods to ensure that they have the necessary fitness and conditioning to compete,” said the World Players’ Association (WPA), whose members play in the NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, European soccer and Australian Rules football, among others.</p>
It added: “At the same time, many sports will be eager to make up for lost time and revenue which may result in compressed schedules and elevated demands on playing and training load.”</p>
WPA executive director Brendan Schwab pointed to a study conducted by Australian sports scientist Joel Mason last month which suggested an increased injury rate in the Bundesliga since Germany’s professional soccer league restarted on May 16.</p>
According to the study, a pre-stoppage rate of 0.27 injuries per match this season climbed to 0.88 in the first round of matches following the restart.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591281873,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:44 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279270″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279270″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
DILLY DALLY</strong></p>n
Top flight clubs avoided a vote – but effectively kicked the can down the road – if a second wave of coronavirus kicks in, reports MARTIN LIPTON.</em></p>n
While there remains a split over what should happen if the season is “curtailed” by a second outbreak of Covid-19, the clubs opted to avoid a spat.</p>n
And rather than pit the divisive issue to a vote, the teams took a position that it was not necessary to fight over a situation that may never actually arise.</p>n
An agreement was reached that the debate will only be reopened if the season is forced into stopping for a second time.</p>n
That avoided the faultlines between the clubs being further exposed.</p>n
If the season cannot be finished, a points-per-game option is available, but clubs facing relegation are not keen on it.</p>n”,”raw”:”
DILLY DALLY</strong></p>
Top flight clubs avoided a vote – but effectively kicked the can down the road – if a second wave of coronavirus kicks in, reports MARTIN LIPTON.</em></p>
While there remains a split over what should happen if the season is “curtailed” by a second outbreak of Covid-19, the clubs opted to avoid a spat.</p>
And rather than pit the divisive issue to a vote, the teams took a position that it was not necessary to fight over a situation that may never actually arise.</p>
An agreement was reached that the debate will only be reopened if the season is forced into stopping for a second time.</p>
That avoided the faultlines between the clubs being further exposed.</p>
If the season cannot be finished, a points-per-game option is available, but clubs facing relegation are not keen on it.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591276339,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:12 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279262″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279262″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PREM’S HIGH FIVE</strong></p>n
Premier League clubs have again put off a decision on what to do if the restarted League cannot be completed, reports MARTIN LIPTON.</p>n
In a surprise move, the clubs agreed that the issue will not discussed UNLESS it becomes necessary because of a second shut-down.</p>n
But the clubs did vote to approve a vote urged by Chelsea which means managers will be able to make five substitutions for the rest of the season.</p>n
And there was also approval for another Chelsea proposal for teams to put nine players on the bench for the final part of the campaign.</p>n
The latest meeting of the 20 Shareholder clubs lasted just under three hours.</p>n”,”raw”:”
PREM’S HIGH FIVE</strong></p>
Premier League clubs have again put off a decision on what to do if the restarted League cannot be completed, reports MARTIN LIPTON.</p>
In a surprise move, the clubs agreed that the issue will not discussed UNLESS it becomes necessary because of a second shut-down.</p>
But the clubs did vote to approve a vote urged by Chelsea which means managers will be able to make five substitutions for the rest of the season.</p>
And there was also approval for another Chelsea proposal for teams to put nine players on the bench for the final part of the campaign.</p>
The latest meeting of the 20 Shareholder clubs lasted just under three hours.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591275647,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:00 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279226″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279226″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LOAN EXTENDED</strong></p>n
Newcastle have agreed to extend Valentino Lazaro’s loan.</p>n
The Austrian midfielder, 24, can stay at St James’ until the end of the season.</p>n
Lazaro is understood to be open-minded about a permanent move to the North East at the end of the season and it appears dialogue between the clubs is open on the matter.</p>n
He scored in the Toon’s FA Cup win over West Brom before lockdown.</p>n</p>n
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LOAN EXTENDED</strong></p>
Newcastle have agreed to extend Valentino Lazaro’s loan.</p>
The Austrian midfielder, 24, can stay at St James’ until the end of the season.</p>
Lazaro is understood to be open-minded about a permanent move to the North East at the end of the season and it appears dialogue between the clubs is open on the matter.</p>
He scored in the Toon’s FA Cup win over West Brom before lockdown.</p>
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</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1591270211,”date_formatted”:”4th June 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:30 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”279222″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-279222″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOALINTON</strong></p>n
Joelinton was firing in the players’ training session today.</p>n
The Brazilian looks sharp on the training pitch.</p>n
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
