Kick Off: Dybala recovered from coronavirus; Boateng responds to Messi dribbling

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Top headlines

OFFICIAL: Germany gives Bundesliga permission to resume from 2nd half of May

The Bundesliga has been given the green light by the government to resume in the second half of May. The DFL will have a conference with the clubs tomorrow to discuss the details of the resumption of games.

OFFICIAL: Dybala tests negative for coronavirus as he already fully recovered

Juventus have announced that Dybala tests negative for coronavirus as the player has already fully recovered.

These things happen

Messi and Hazard wear masks and gloves as Real Madrid and Barcelona return

Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard were among the big names who donned protective masks and gloves on their return to training on Wednesday.

Official: Barca women team crowned league champions following end of the season

The RFEF has announced that the Women's League has ended as Barcelona are claimed the champions.

Ramos & Benzema lead Madrid players arrived in Valdebebas to undergo tests

The first team squad along with Zidane, the medical staff and technical body arrived on Wednesday to undergo tests with the aim to get back to action.

FIFA investigating Fernandes to Utd transfer after Sampdoria lodged complaint

Bruno Fernandes’ transfer to Manchester United is being investigated by FIFA after his former club Sampdoria lodged a complaint claiming they are owed money from a sell-on clause.

Transfer market

Mbappe 'demands release clause be inserted in any new contract'

Kylian Mbappe is demanding a release clause that will allow him to move to Real Madrid or another of Europe's elite this summer.

Four Man Utd players at risk of being sold when transfer window re-opens

Manchester United fans will no doubt be excited by some of the names linked with the club, but the arrival of new faces will bring questions about some of those currently at the club.

Column & analysis

TAA & Robertson, Carvajal & Marcelo... 5 greatest full-back pairings of all time

A look at the 5 greatest top 5 full-back pairings of all time.

Messi? Ronaldo? Pele? Maradona? The greatest players ever in famous pundits eyes

The Sky Sports pundits have named their top five players of all time - but who would you name as the greatest ever?

Numbers Battle Episode 7: Who is the best No.5 under the age of 30?

Hello AFers, Welcome to our column 'Numbers Battle'. We select the elite players based on each shirt number for AFers to decide the best one.

Happy 37th birthday to the only footballer to win 40 trophies, Dani Alves! 🎉

Dani Alves is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for São Paulo FC and captains the Brazil national team. Alves is celebrating his 37th birthday today!

What they say

Busquets: I want to succeed and earn a place in Barcelona's first-team squad

Having spent the 2019/20 season on loan with Twente in the Eredivisie, Oriol Busquets has made clear he wants to make a place for himself in the Barcelona first team.

Fabregas responds to Courtois: Barca would be worthy champions

After Thibaut Courtois stated Barcelona shouldn't be proclaimed champions should the LaLiga Santander season not be able to continue, Cesc Fabregas has responded by saying that his former side would deserve the title.

'My intention was not to leave' - Herrera reveals he wanted to stay at Man Utd

Ander Herrera has revealed that he didn't want to leave Manchester United but he did so because of a difference of opinions with the board.

Boateng on Messi's nutmeg: I'll get some popcorn and watch 2014 World Cup final

May 6, 2020, marks five years to the day since Lionel Messi famously nutmegged Jerome Boateng during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich, but the German defender has reacted to the anniversary in a funny manner.

Howard Webb reveals WORST mistake of his career...giving a penalty to Man Utd

Former referee Howard Webb has admitted that he wanted to see Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty during their home game against Tottenham Hotspur in 2009 after he realised he made the wrong decision.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Will CR7 see it? Paralyzed Iranian artist draws a Ronaldo portrait with her feet