Kick Off: Ziyech set to join Chelsea on July 1 as Eredivisie is cancelled

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Eredivisie season cancelled & there will be no champion & relegation

The Holland top flight's title will be left vacant with the season scrapped due to disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis. 

OFFICIAL: Coutinho undergoes surgery on right ankle & will be out for 2 weeks

Bayern have announced that Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle, during which loose joint fragments were removed.

Transfer Rumours

Ziyech 'will be free to join Chelsea without delay' after Eredivisie cancelled

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled, reports by Standard.

Juve join race with Real Madrid to sign 17-year-old Rennes star Camavinga (RMC)

Juventus will compete with Real Madrid for 17-year-old Rennes star Camavinga, per RMC journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi reports.

Barca offer Umtiti & Semedo to Tottenham in swap deal for Ndombele (Sky Sports)

Tottenham 'have no intention of selling Ndombele' despite Barca interest

Barcelona want to sign Tanguy Ndombele and have offered players to Tottenham in the hope of striking a part-exchange deal, according to Sky Sports. But Tottenham have no intention of selling £58million Tanguy Ndombele.

Chelsea closely monitoring Aubameyang's contract situation at Arsenal (ESPN)

Chelsea are closely monitoring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract situation at Arsenal with a view to making a move this summer, sources have told ESPN.

Barca and Man City 'eye Benfica defender Ruben Dias despite £87m release clause'

Barcelona and Manchester City feature prominently on the list of clubs wanting to sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias, according to reports in Portugal.

Zidane wants to sign both Pogba & Camavinga for Madrid (L'Equipe)

Real Madrid don't view Rennes prospect Eduardo Camavinga as an alternative to Manchester United star Paul Pogba as Zinedine Zidane wants to sign both players - according to L'Equipe.

These Things Happen

La Liga chief confims there would be promotion & relegation if season cancelled

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that in the event of the 2019/20 campaign not being concluded, there would be promotion and relegation in place.

Tyson's cannabis business partner confident of securing Camp Nou naming rights

Mike Tyson's cannabis business partner Alki David is confident of landing the naming rights deal for Barcelona's Nou Camp.

Salah, Ozil & Rudiger leading names marking the beginning of Ramadan

Mohamed Salah, Mesut Ozil and Antonio Rudiger will be celebrating Ramadan like no other as the Holy Month begins amid unprecedented restrictions due to coronavirus.

Will play-offs be used in Premier League to determine European qualification?

UEFA's Executive Committee has approved guidelines on how clubs can qualify for next season's Champions League and Europa League, whenever that may be.

Most goals in top 5 leagues since 17/18: Messi on top with 89, Ronaldo sits 5th

Messi has scored 89 league goals since 2017/18 season, more than any other player in the top 5 leagues. 

Most valuable players in 2016: Messi on top, Ronaldo & Neymar follow, Pogba 6th

Messi was the most valuable player in 2016 with a market value of €120m. Ronaldo's value dropped by €10m as the Portugues superstar was worth €120m back in 2015. 

Liverpool star posts hilarious throwback for his gran's birthday... who he is?

The suspension of football due to coronavirus means players have more free time on their hands.

What They Say

Sterling: Messi's shirt the one I really want

Raheem Sterling admits he wants to get his hands on one of Lionel Messi's shirts, even if he might not rush to put it on his wall.

'Bullsh*t!' - Ziyech seethes over Ajax being denied title

Ajax star Hakim Ziyech has slammed the Dutch Football Federation's decision not to award his side the title after the Eredivisie was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.

'I wouldn't take pay cut at big club' - Roy Keane reacts to Ozil criticisms

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has fired back at criticisms of the Premier League's top players for an apparent refusal to take a pay cut amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Two patients injected in UK vaccine trial which also 1st to take place in Europe

Two volunteers in the UK have been injected with a potential vaccine - the first human trial to take place in Europe.

AF Columns & Analysis

Davies hit, Griez miss? What happened to stars who changed position this season?

Positional changes are not uncommon in football. In fact, for some, they can be the catalyst for a player to unlock his true potential.

Coronavirus Daily: 1st human trial in Europe starts; Juve 'to test ALL players'

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

Age Battle Episode 39: Who is the best defender at 32 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+.

H2H: Sanchez vs Hazard in PL 14/15, who was better at his best?

Check out the Head to Head stats between Arsenal star Sanchez and Chelsea ace Hazard. Which striker was better in his prime?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

🏠 Doing housework but have to keep traning? This goalkeeper can do both 😂