Yahoo Sports Coronavirus in soccer: Latest updates from Europe and around the world
With so many games and competitions being affected by the coronavirus outbreak across the world, Yahoo Soccer will keep you updated with the latest news, postponements and more.
Premier League
The Premier League has extended its suspension until April 30, along with the second, third and fourth divisions, after a meeting among clubs and leagues
The Premier League initially suspended its season after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi each tested positive for the coronavirus
Major League Soccer
MLS has extended its season suspension until May 10, in line with the latest recommendation from the CDC
The season was initially suspended for 30 days, per official league announcement on March 12
NWSL
The NWSL announced Friday the start of the season, which had been scheduled for April 18, will be delayed
English Championship
England’s second tier has announced plans for a $58 million short-term relief package for clubs as the season is suspended until April 30 at the earliest
La Liga
Three La Liga teams, Real Valladolid, Osasuna and Eibar, have rejected coronavirus tests for healthy players, citing the broader needs of the public
La Liga has suspended play the next two weeks, per official league announcement
Valencia’s Ezequiel Garay posted on his Instagram that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as did teammate Eliaquim Mangala; a total of five Valencia players and staff tested positive
Real Madrid players also quarantined after member of club basketball team, which trains at same facility, tested positive for COVID-19
Turkish Süper Lig
Turkey’s top flight, which had been the last major holdout amid the coronavirus outbreak, has finally suspended its season according to reports
Euro 2020
Euro 2020 has officially been pushed back to summer 2021, UEFA confirmed after Tuesday’s teleconference
UEFA Champions League
UEFA has agreed with all leagues to try to finish the club season by June 30
UEFA Europa League
UEFA has decided to postpone the final until June 24, according to reports
Bundesliga
Germany’s top flight will remain suspended and clubs will meet to discuss the season further on March 30
The Berlin senate decreed that no sports shall be played in the city until April 19
First German soccer player, Timo Hübers of second division Hannover 96, tests positive for COVID-19
Serie A
All 20 Serie A clubs have outlined a deadline of May 9 to resume the league season, with plans to push it into July to finish, according to multiple reports
Two players have tested positive for COVID-19: Juventus’ Daniele Rugani and Sampdoria’s Manolo Gabbiadini
Serie A suspended until at least April 3, as part of the Italian Olympic Committee’s suspension of all sporting events
Liga MX
Mexico’s top division has suspended play after the conclusion of matchweek 10 of the Clausura season
Ligue 1
The French Football Federation has suspended all of its leagues, including Ligue 1
USMNT and USWNT
U.S. Soccer cancels USWNT games against Australia and Brazil in April, sources told Yahoo Sports’ Doug McIntyre
USMNT friendlies vs. Netherlands and Wales in March also canceled
CONCACAF men’s Olympic qualifying
CONCACAF announced the postponement of the men’s Olympic qualifying tournament, which was scheduled to take place from March 20-April 1 in Guadalajara
South American World Cup qualifiers
FIFA announced Thursday that CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers scheduled to take place during the March international window have been “postponed to later dates”
More details will be “discussed and announced soon”
Mexico national team
Mexico has announced the cancelation of March friendlies against the Czech Republic and Greece
CONCACAF Champions League
Suspended “immediately” by CONCACAF, as announced on Thursday
Copa Libertadores
South America’s top club competition has been suspended, CONMEBOL announced Thursday
Scottish Premier League
The SPL will proceed with all games this weekend as planned, according to ITV News
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