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A Premier League club has decided to ban any and all autographs and selfies with fans in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The virus has rapidly spread around Europe and has wrecked havoc on the sporting calendar, having already cancelled one of Ireland’s Six Nations matches and halting a number of Serie […] read more...
As global fears rise over the spread of the coronavirus, its impacts are now being felt in the American sports world.
It's hardly the main concern with the coronavirus at present, but as the epidemic sweeps the globe and plunges governments, airports and entire cities into a state of crisis and shutdown, its impact on football is really beginning to be felt. The Chinese Super League has been suspended until further notice, while Serie A fixtures are being postponed as a result of an outbreak. Even Euro 2020 is at some risk. And while the UK has things...
A little more than a month ago, one of the biggest esports leagues in the world -- the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) in China -- was forced to go on hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak. Understandably, all matches were postponed and the English commentary team flew back to their respective home nations. So what now? Well, today the LPL announced that the 2020 Spring Split will resume on March 9th with an online-only format. "Players will...
Premier League games could be played behind closed doors in a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus, with the league and FA already believed to have held talks over possible implications if government public health advice bans large gatherings. The number of confirmed cases in the UK rose to 39 on Monday, with the government warning that the virus is a 'problem' that is 'likely to become more significant'. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says...
The Premier League is discussing contingency plans regarding playing matches behind closed doors should the threat of the coronavirus lead to mass gatherings being banned
Gareth Southgate's side found out their opponents at the draw on Tuesday in Amsterdam.
Several second legs, including in France and Italy, could be played without spectators
Valencia's home Champions League round-of-16 clash with Atalanta will be played behind closed doors, Spain's health minister has announced.
England can look forward to facing the world's top-ranked side Belgium in the next UEFA Nations League later this year, but for now manager Gareth Southgate's chief concerns surround the coronavirus outbreak and the fitness of forward duo Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford going into Euro 2020.