UEFA considers plan to conclude Champions League in August
UEFA is considering the option of finishing the Champions League and Europa League competitions in August once domestic leagues are completed, the PA news agency understands.
UEFA is considering the option of finishing the Champions League and Europa League competitions in August once domestic leagues are completed, the PA news agency understands.
The football calendar has been decimated as the world looks to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. FourFourTwoSA takes a look at Covid-19’s impact on the beautiful game.
Leagues have been warned their clubs may not be eligible for European football next season if they cancel their competitions prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Leagues and clubs across Europe have been warned that cancelling competitions due to the coronavirus pandemic at this stage is ‘premature’ and ‘unjustified’.
Liverpool council’s director of public health Matthew Ashton has suggested the rise in coronavirus cases in the city may be influenced by the decision to allow the Reds’ Champions League match against Atletico Madrid to take place.
Uefa has called for a meeting on Wednesday to help plot European football’s path through the coronavirus pandemic.
Uefa has taken the decision to postpone the men’s and women’s Champions League finals and the Europa League final due to the ongoing health crisis in Europe.
Uefa has postponed Euro 2020 by one year until 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Norwegian FA.
European football faces a defining day on Tuesday as the continent’s governing body Uefa consults on how best for the sport to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
Uefa have officially confirmed they have postponed next week’s Champions League and Europa League matches due to the coronavirus outbreak.