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Africa’s CAF monitoring spread of Coronavirus!

CAF wishes to inform Member Associations and the entire African football family that they are closely monitoring the evolution of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world and in particular the African continent. According to World Health Organization (WHO), no African country till date has been declared a high risk. Consequently, …

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UEFA calls COVID-19 meeting of European Football Stakeholders!

In the light of the ongoing developments in the spread of COVID-19 across Europe and the changing analysis of the World Health Organisation, UEFA has today, March 12 invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a …

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ISL 2019-20 Final to be played behind closed doors due to Coronavirus!

The upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2019-20 Final on Saturday, March 14 between ATK FC and Chennaiyin FC, will now be played behind closed doors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Margao, Goa. The Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), owing to the current preventive measures against COVID-19, has decided …

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FIFA Congress rescheduled due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)!

On account of the spread of COVID-19, numerous international bodies and public health authorities have advised against the organisation of international events. Concerns over the health and well-being of participants, as well as travel restrictions in many countries, have resulted in the cancellation or postponement of many such events in …

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Chennaiyin FC Coronavirus advisory to fans travelling for ISL final to Goa!

In the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak, Chennaiyin FC would like to urge the fans travelling to Goa for the Indian Super League final to follow some quick and easy measures to prevent and control the spread. Some simple measures to follow while travelling include the following: · Wearing a …

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Spain’s LaLiga will play behind closed doors for the next two weeks!

In accordance with information from the High Council of sports (CSD), Spain’s LaLiga 1 & LaLiga 2 matches will be played behind closed doors, starting today, March 10 and for at least the next two weeks. LaLiga will continue to be in permanent contact with the Spanish Ministry of Health …

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DFL ExCo on Coronavirus: Bundesliga schedule for next matchday to remain unchanged!

Following a recommendation from Jens Spahn, Germany’s Federal Minister of Health, the Executive Committee of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga held lengthy discussions yesterday about the potential effects of the coronavirus on the matches of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Considering the fact that the local government authorities will decide …

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AIFF postpones final round of Santosh Trophy due to Coronavirus!

The final round of the Santosh Trophy 2019-20 scheduled to be played in Aizawl, Mizoram has been postponed in wake of the outbreak of the Covid-19 Coronavirus, and ‘advisory issued by the Indian Government with regards to the outbreak.’ In a letter to the State Associations who have qualified for …

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Germany’s DFL reacts to Coronavirus outbreak!

In light of the latest developments concerning the coronavirus outbreak, DFL CEO Christian Seifert has issued the following statement: “The coronavirus is presenting a difficult situation for society as a whole and therefore also for football. It goes without saying that the health of the general public and thus all …

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India’s remaining joint 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers postponed!

The 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification round 2 matches which were scheduled to be played in March and June 2020 have been postponed till further confirmation. In a letter the AFC wrote, “FIFA and AFC will discuss further details of the postponed matches and communicate to the …

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