Kick Off: Coutinho 'prefers to EPL return'; Barca cut players & staff's salaries

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Barcelona will cut players & staff's salaries amid coronavirus crisis

Barcelona have announced that they will take measures to minimise the economic impact after the crisis caused by the coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS

USA overtakes China & Italy as the country with most coronavirus cases

The US now has the highest number of confirmed reported diagnosed coronavirus cases in the world, surpassing China and Italy. (Until March 26, 22:00 GMT)

Coronavirus Daily: Dybala feels good; USA cases surpass 60,000

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

Amid coronavirus pandemic here are some sport's positive stories you should know

From football and rugby to F1 and horse racing, there is not a single sport across the globe that has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

First coronvirus cases show up at Barca as '2 members of medical team inffected'

Barcelona’s head of medical services, Ramon Canal, is the first known case of coronavirus at the club, according to La Vanguardia. The medic of the handball team Josep Antoni Gutierrez is also affected by the virus. Both are in hospital to treat the effects of the virus.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Coutinho & agent prefer returning to PL & rules out Inter & PSG (MD)

Coutinho and his representatives prefer returning to Premier League and rules out Inter and PSG, according to MD's cover.

Ighalo 'offered 2-year contract extension worth £400k per week by parent club'

Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has been offered a two-year contract extension worth more than £400,000 per week by his parent club Shanghai Shenhua.

Barca want Ndombele, Inter want Giroud... The top 10 transfer stories of the day

Even though football has grinded to a halt across Europe, the transfer market never stops.

Two Manchester United youngsters sign professional contracts

Dillon Hoogewerf and Johan Guadagno have both signed their first professional contracts with Manchester United.

Madrid could get Pogba for cut-price €100m this summer (AS)

Real Madrid may be approaching their best chance yet to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba, who remains at the top of Zinedine Zidane's wish list.

VOICES

'I don't know what Barca will do, but we're not leaving any players unemployed'

Barcelona's plan to dramatically cut the wage bill at the club during the COVID-19 crisis has received a mixed reaction throughout the footballing world, however Badajoz president Joaquin Parra is firmly against applying the measure within the Segunda Division B.

'I remember seeing Messi cry like a baby after losing with Argentina'

Former Argentina goalkeeper Oscar Ustari has lamented those who criticise Lionel Messi's dedication to the Albiceleste's national team.

'Lautaro for future, Barca need Neymar now' - Rivaldo wants to see Neymar back

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has reiterated his desire to see Neymar taken back to Camp Nou, with a fellow Brazilian considered to be a reliable option for the present while mooted target Lautaro Martinez is one for the future.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Maradona in Mexico, Sunderland 'Til I Die... Football programmes worth watching

With the coronavirus pandemic stopping football competitions around the world and seeing many people confined to their own houses, Netflix is getting quite the workout.

Mejbri has been making waves at Old Trafford after his move from Monaco

Hannibal Mejbri may only be 17 years old, but he has already had a taste of what it feels like to be a Manchester United first-team player.

Douglas Costa 'risks wrath of Juve after posting pictures with girlfriend'

Anyone who knows Andrea Agnelli knows all too well how much the Juventus president loves the rules.

Man City 'surprised at Liverpool's involvement' in bid to keep them out of UCL

Manchester City are understood to be surprised that Liverpool are reportedly involved in a bid to stop them playing in the Champions league next season.

R.I.P. Charlton's most loyal fan Lewis dies of coronavirus aged just 38

Charlton have paid tribute to one of their "most loyal" supporters who has died from coronavirus at the age of just 38.

AF COLUMN & DEPTH

Age Battle Episode 10: Who is the best midfielder at 23 years old?

Hello AFers, Welcome to our Age Battle. We select the elite players from each age group for AFers to decide the best one starting from 17 years old and finishing with 40+.

Mythbuster: Ronaldo's stats tells that 'Penaldo' is NOT ACCURATE

Cristiano Ronaldo was feeling quite rightly pleased with himself after scoring four goals against Malmo on December 9, 2015 to become the first player to ever hit double figures in the Champions League group stage.

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