Kick Off: FIFA to cancel 'The Best' ceremony; Serie A plans to return on June 13

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TOP HEADLINE

FIFA decide to cancel the 2020 'The Best' awards ceremony (Marca)

FIFA have decided to cancel the 2020 'The Best' awards ceremony, according to Marca.

Serie A clubs vote to resume season on June 13 pending approval from government

The Lega Serie A announced a provisional date to resume the 2019-20 fixture list from June 13, with contact training to begin on Monday, after a medical protocol was agreed.

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

FA case against FIFA over Chelsea transfer ban to be heard in June (Sky Sport)

The Football Association has taken FIFA to court over Chelsea's transfer ban and their case will be heard next month.

Alli held at knifepoint during burglary at his home and 'thumped in the face'

Dele Alli was held at knifepoint and punched after robbers broke into his house during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Dembele returns to Barca training after being tested negative for coronavirus 🎥

How are the Barcelona players' cars disinfected?

With LaLiga Santander clubs now allowed to instruct players to return to individual training at their facility, it's interesting to look at the measures which are in place to disinfect the vehicles of the players.

Mata and De Gea resigned from their roles on the board of AFE (Marca)

Juan Mata and David de Gea resigned from their roles on the board of AFE - Spain's main footballers' union - a month ago.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Barca have eye on a trio of Juventus stars - De Ligt, Rugani & De Sciglio (MD)

Barcelona could raid Italy for at least two new defenders when the transfer window reopens after identifying a number of potential targets in Serie A.

Juventus asked about De Jong in exchange talks but Barcelona denied (Sport)

During the negotiations between Barcelona and Juventus over recent weeks, the Italian side sounded out the possibility of including Frenkie de Jong in a potential swap deal.

Barca 'battling Utd for Lyon striker Dembele' if Catalans 'can't sign Lautaro'

As a backup to Lautaro Martinez, Barcelona have another attacker in mind: Dembele. Not Ousmane, but Moussa, the 23-year-old Lyon forward who's enjoyed a fine season in France's Ligue 1.

Barcelona target Inter's Skriniar as the ideal replacement for Pique (MD)

Inter centre-half Milan Skriniar has allegedly been targeted as the ideal replacement for Gerard Piquè at Barcelona.

Barcelona put Semedo up for sale after contract talks break down (Marca)

Contract talks have broken down between Nelson Semedo and Barcelona.

WHAT THEY SAY

McTominay reacts to Fred and Matic challenge at Man United

Scott McTominay believes that the competition he now faces for a spot in the Manchester United midfield will help to drive everybody forward.

Mane reveals Klopp did not tell him Coutinho was leaving Liverpool

Sadio Mane has revealed that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp didn't tell him that Philippe Coutinho was leaving when he sought assurances over playing regularly.

Neville: Ronaldo, Rooney & Tevez were better front 3 than Mane, Salah & Firmino

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez is the greatest front three the Premier League has ever seen.

Ceballos: Whoever does not trust Bale has to watch the Champions League finals

Gareth Bale has been heavily criticised for his performances on the pitch and his controversial behaviour off it in the last couple of years, but Dani Ceballos stood by his Real Madrid teammate, who has attracted interest from Premier League clubs.

Balotelli admits he did not deal with lockdown very well because he can’t cook

Mario Balotelli admits he did not deal with lockdown very well, mainly because he can’t cook. ‘I was basically eating cardboard for the first three days.’

Daniel James says Man Utd can WIN PL next season with everyone back fit

Daniel James believes Manchester United could win the Premier League next season after Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba return from injury.

AF COLUMNS & IN DEPTHS

Numbers Battle Episode 14: Who is the best No.8 aged 30 or over?

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

Zidane good at Madrid, Mou bad at Chelsea... 10 managers fared in 2nd stints

When Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham in November, it looked like the Argentine's time with the club was complete.

Leagues coming back soon with happiness but can football ever be free of racism?

Football in 2019, for most, brought about joy and despair in equal measures as teams battled for trophies or attempted to stave off the threat of relegation.

Bale, Rodrygo, Hazard and Asensio... Zidane's attacking options down the wings

As La Liga restarts after the Covid-19 stoppage the Real Madrid coach has to work out how to pick and choose from: Bale, Lucas Vázquez, Brahim, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Hazard and Asensio.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Klopp can score 💥 Flashback to this strike from Liverpool boss