MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Former Premier League footballers have rushed to the defence of their profession after politicians suggested they should take a pay cut while the game is halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Professional football in England has been suspended until April 30, at the earliest, due to the pandemic with some top- flight clubs putting non-playing staff on leave.
Prominent opposition Labour MP David Lammy had earlier said:"It's criminal that Premier League footballers haven’t moved more quickly to take pay cuts and deferrals." Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, now a television pundit and businessman, defended the players and turned on the health minister.
Ex-Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton, now manager of League One Fleetwood Town, said Hancock was diverting attention on to football.
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