Uefa has postponed Euro 2020 by one year until 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Norwegian FA.
Norwegian Football Association (FA) confirmed the news on social media and according the their tweet, the competition will be played between June 11 and July 11, 2021.
The decision was made after Uefa held conference calls with its 55 member associations, the board of the European Club Association and the board of the European Leagues.
Domestic competitions across Europe were due to be finished before the start of Euro 2020, which was to be held in 12 different cities, began on June 12.
However, leagues across Europe have since been suspended/or postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 169,000 people become around the world.
The World Health Organisation says Europe is now the epicentre of the pandemic, which originated in China.
Will Euro 2020 go ahead?
According to the Norwegian FA, Euro 2020 has been delayed by a year, and will now take place between June and July 2021, following a Uefa meeting today. More information is expected soon.
Are Champions League and Europa League games still on?
No. Champions League games scheduled for March 17 and 18 have been postponed, and Europa League games scheduled for March 19 have been postponed, too.
There is no indication yet of when the matches will take place, and it is likely to be discussed at the Uefa meeting on March 17.
Are Premier League games still on?
No. The Premier League has announced that matches will be suspended until April 4 at the very earliest.
Wednesday night’s game between Manchester City and Arsenal was the first Premier League game to face postponement.
Are England’s games in late March still on?
No. Friendlies against Italy and Denmark, scheduled for March 27 and March 31, respectively, have been cancelled and will not go ahead. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded within 14 working days.
Which footballers and clubs have been affected?
Valencia – club has confirmed that around 35% of its first team squad has tested positive for coronavirus (March 17)
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal head coach – tested positive for coronavirus (March 12)
Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chelsea and England player – tested positive for coronavirus (March 12)
Benjamin Mendy, Manchester City and France player – self-isolating following family member’s hospitalisation, has been tested (March 12)
Arsenal – entire men’s first team is self-isolating, plus staff who have been in contact with Arteta
Chelsea – entire men’s first team is self-isolating, plus staff who have been in contact with Hudson-Odoi
Leicester City – three unnamed players in self-isolation after showing symptoms of coronavirus (March 12)
Everton – one unnamed played has symptoms, entire squad in self-isolation (March 13)
Real Madrid – entire squad is self-isolating following a member of the basketball team testing positive for coronavirus (March 12)
Daniele Rugani, Juventus and Italy player – tested positive for coronavirus (March 11)
Juventus – entire men’s first team is self-isolating, plus staff who have been in contact with Rugani
Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner – tested positive for coronavirus (March 11).
Are EFL games still on?
No. EFL matches are cancelled until April 4 – the same protocol being followed by the Premier League.
Are Scottish Premiership games still on?
No. All professional and grassroots matches in Scotland have been postponed until further notice.
Are non-league matches still happening in England?
No. Though the National League did not suspend matches on the weekend of March 14, a decision by the FA was taken on March 16 to suspend non-league and advise all grassroots football not to go ahead.
Is it safe to attend football matches in the UK that are happening?
You are unlikely to be able to find any matches on now, and government advice is to avoid gatherings and crowded places.
What are other countries’ leagues doing?
Premier League, England – suspended until April 4 (March 13)
Scottish Premiership, Scotland – suspended indefinitely (March 13)
LaLiga, Spain – suspended for at least two weeks (March 12)
Serie A, Italy – suspended until April 3 (March 9)
Ligue 1, France – all games to take place behind closed doors until April 15 (March 10)
Bundesliga, Germany – all games to take place behind closed doors (March 12)
Eredivisie, Netherlands – suspended for two weeks (March 12)
MLS, USA – suspended until April 11 (March 12)
Primera Liga, Portugal – suspended indefinitely (March 12).