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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Liverpool reverse furlough plans, Guardiola's mother dies after contracting virus

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Premier League pay cuts

Premier League clubs are due to speak to the Professional Footballers' Association on Saturday over proposals that would see top-flight players take a 30 per cent pay cut to assist with the payment of non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stars and clubs have come under fire after some furloughed non-playing staff without looking at players' wages during the Covid-19 crisis.

Following a meeting of Premier League shareholders on Friday, it was confirmed talks will be held with a view to wage cuts.

"In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019-20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration," a statement from the Premier League read.

English cricket make donations

England's leading cricketers announced their own response on Friday as the centrally-contracted members of the men's and women's teams agreed to make donations.

The men's team will make a contribution of £500,000 to the England and Wales Cricket Board and selected good causes - equivalent to 20 per cent of their retainers for the next three months - while the women's team will take a voluntary reduction of their salaries for April, May and June in line with those taken by coaches and support staff.