UK Premier League & Euro Soccer Tournaments Postponed As Sporting Bodies Scramble To Stem Coronavirus Spread
Today, Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal soccer club, tested positive for the virus, as did Chelsea player Callum Hudon-Odoi. Other clubs including Leicester and Everton are also self-isolating to manage potential cases.
“In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed,” read a UEFA statement. “Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.”
The UEFA tournaments are also huge audience draws for broadcasters. Last year’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham was viewed by 160 million people around the world, for example. The English Football League, which includes teams in the Championship, League One and League Two divisions, has also suspended until April 3.
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