
Uefa, ECA presidents’ letter says cancelling competitions is ‘last resort’
Leagues and clubs across Europe have been warned that cancelling competitions due to the coronavirus pandemic at this stage is ‘premature’ and ‘unjustified’.
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.
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jurgen Klopp told him it was a “criminal act” to allow Liverpool’s game against Atletico Madrid to go ahead earlier this month.
The most powerful football clubs in England have banded together to try to stop Manchester City from playing in the Champions League, according to reports.
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.
European football’s fixture calendar is poised for some significant changes on Tuesday, with the continent’s governing body Uefa holding calls to discuss a way ahead amid the current coronavirus pandemic.
Uefa have officially confirmed they have postponed next week’s Champions League and Europa League matches due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Manager Jurgen Klopp insists the disappointing end to Liverpool’s reign as European champions after a 4-2 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid will have no lasting effect.
Substitute Marcos Llorente scored two extra-time goals as Atletico Madrid earned a 3-2 second-leg win after extra-time to knock out holders Liverpool and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.