Manchester United great Gary Neville has called on top Premier League players to lead the fight against coronavirus as the pandemic continues to take hold of sport and wider society.
13.03.2020 - 18:19 / hollywoodreporter.com
The English Premier League, the world's most widely-watched and richest soccer division, has suspended all games until April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The news comes a day after it was revealed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player CallumHudson-Odoi tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that is caused by the virus and affects lungs and airways, and several teams announced that their games this Saturday were being postponed.
Manchester United great Gary Neville has called on top Premier League players to lead the fight against coronavirus as the pandemic continues to take hold of sport and wider society.
The Premier League are considering a 22-team league next season if the current campaign is declared void amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Brighton CEO Paul Barber insists that the season should be finished after the coronavirus suspension eventually ends and that Liverpool should have an opportunity to dethrone Manchester City as Premier League champions.
The Premier League have announced that all upcoming fixtures have been postponed, and the league suspended until April 3rd, due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
Major League Soccer is the latest professional North American sports league to suspend its season over coronavirus concerns. The league has put the season on hold for 30 days, effective immediately, MLS announced in a press release on Thursday.
MLS is suspending the season for 30 days amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.