The new season in South Korea will finally get underway on Friday, as the K League 1 becomes the first high-profile competition to resume play since the global outbreak of covid-19.

Champions Jeonbuk Motors will host Suwon Bluewings in a match to be played behind closed doors on the first matchday of the 2020 campaign. The season was originally scheduled to start on the last day of February, but after two months delay play will finally begin this week.

André Villas-Boas has reaffirmed his immediate commitment to current club Marseille, but admits he is seeking assurances over the French team’s plans, following a highly-successful debut season in Ligue 1.

Meanwhile, the former Porto boss says he would like to experience Japanese football in the future, while seeming to downplay the prospect of a return to the English Premier League or any other European move.

Bruno Fernandes has revealed  two of his major influences in football, with Brazilian legend Ronaldinho and Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta the players he looked to for inspiration.

The former Sporting midfielder signed for Manchester United in January from Alvalade in a deal worth €80m, and has so far proved hugely popular in his new surroundings. Speaking in a Q&A with the club’s social media, the 25-year-old spoke about those who shaped his early impressions of the sport.

Gedson Fernandes has been speaking to Tottenham Hotspur’s official website about his early experiences in adapting to the Premier League since his arrival in January.

The midfielder signed an 18-month load deal from Benfica during the winter transfer window to join José Mourinho’s side, since when he has made four short appearances in the league as well as starting in the FA Cup against Southampton.