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The global Coronavirus pandemic has its next sporting victim with the 2020 International Champions Cup series cancelled due to the unclear scenario if and when the 2019/20 season European football season will end.
The International Champions Cup organisers, Relevent Sports, made the announcement through a press release on Friday, April 10.
In the press release, Relevent Sports Group CEO Daniel Sillman said, “We are heartbroken for the thousands who have succumbed to the awful COVID-19 disease, and our thoughts are with everyone who’s been impacted during this difficult time.”
“The health and safety of players, staff, fans, and all who are involved in our matches is always paramount. The lack of clarity of when social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions will be lifted and the uncertain international football calendar, with the potential for European domestic leagues and UEFA tournaments being played into August, means planning a Men’s International Champions Cup this summer is unfeasible. We look forward to bringing the best clubs and most iconic match-ups in the world to the U.S. and Asia in 2021.”
“Over the past eight years, Relevent Sports Group has built an always on soccer platform, focused on growing the sport through events, grassroots programming and original content development,” he said. “That work continues through our multiple tournament properties including planning this year’s Women’s ICC and the ICC Futures, Alianza de Futbol, LaLiga North America, and our expanding original content capabilities.”
