Kick Off: Barca & Lautaro 'closer than ever'; Fernandes salutes 'idol' Ronaldo

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A 21-year-old coach from Malaga passes away due to coronavirus & cancer. R.I.P.

Francis Garcia, a 21-year-old football coach from Malaga, has died hours after testing positive for coronavirus.

OFFICIAL: Valencia confirm 35% of players & staff test positive for coronavirus

Valencia have confirmed that 35% of the club's players & staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Garay kisses his wife in mask & behind window after positive Coronavirus test

Valencia have been one of the club's most impacted by the spread of Coronavirus in Europe with five of their staff members testing positive, and one such individual is Ezequiel Garay with the Argentine pictured with a mask on.

From foot and mouth to coronavirus, how pandemic outbreak caused sporting chaos

The world of sport is a quiet place right now, as competitions spanning all disciplines across the globe have slammed shut their doors amid the growing pandemic that is coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Daily: 28 Africa states affected, Hoffenheim boss developing vaccine

All Football brings you the daily summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak and how it is affecting football.

These things happen

OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes wins EPL POTM for February with 1 goal & 2 assists

Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for February.

Liverpool top most valuable squad with €1.4bn, Man City ranked 2nd above Barca

Liverpool have the most valuable squad in Europe with €1.4bn, according to the CIES Football Observatory.

Mount faces £160k fine after breaking isolation for kickabout with Rice (Times)

Mason Mount has been reminded of his responsibilities by Chelsea and faces a fine after he disobeyed isolation orders and took part in a public kickabout with Declan Rice.

Mane spotted in one of Liverpool's most popular takeaways... without face mask

Sadio Mane has been spotted at one of the city's most popular takeaways this weekend. The Reds ace didn't wear a mask in fear of the coronavirus.

Messi has appeared 42,272 times in MARCA's pages. Here is his first day

Leo Messi has 718 official games under his belt, he's scored 627 goals and, on top of that, he's appeared 42,272 times in MARCA's pages.

Pogba having personal coaching with Carrick as he battles to get fit (Athletic)

Paul Pogba is undergoing individual coaching sessions with Michael Carrick with the Manchester United star stepping up his bid to regain fitness as he looks set to stay at Old Trafford.

Man Utd are the 2nd team to have 20 players to be named PL POTM after Arsenal

Bruno Fernandes is the 20th Man Utd player to be named Premier League Player of the Month. Arsenal are the only other side to have 20 unique award winners.

Transfer Talks

Barcelona closer than ever to signing Lautaro amid EPL clubs' interests (Sport)

FC Barcelona are pushing ahead with plans to make Lautaro Martinez their star signing this summer. The club have been working hard and the player is prioritising a move to Camp Nou as long as the financial package on offer is adequate.

Madrid to battle it out with Juventus for Tottenham ace Kane this summer (AS)

Juventus have been targeting Harry Kane but now Real Madrid also join the race.

Neymar moves within Barcelona's range as club work on summer plans (Sport)

There is caution at Barcelona about Neymar. No one has doubts that he's a fantastic player and his return would be good, but they are not certain Paris Saint-Germain will sell. 

Analysis and depth

Ighalo, Silva, Zlatan... players who may MISS end of season due to coronavirus

A HOST of stars could miss the end of the season with the campaign set to be extended.

How to decide La Liga Title? Barcelona & Madrid may look to recent case in Chile

Last season, the Chilean league was suspended due to upheavel caused by long-running protests, which led to Universidad Católica being crowned champions with six games left to be played.

Out of pitch

Pogba's amazing lifestyle with £2.9m mansion, personalised plane & Gucci suits

From personalised emojis to promotional tours, Paul Pogba has become the ultimate global superstar.

What they say

Fernandes says words of encouragement from 'idol' Ronaldo made him a difference

Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo after following in his footsteps by joining Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon.

Rugani: I feel good, rest assured, I’m practically finished all of Netflix!

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani states he’s “feeling pretty good” after contracting the Coronavirus.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

THANKS! 👏 Everyone at Atletico applauds people who are protecting all of Spain