English Premier League set to return after coronavirus break
4 years, 6 months ago

English Premier League set to return after coronavirus break

Al Jazeera  

Liverpool poised to end 30-year title drought as season resumes behind closed doors after a 100-day suspension. The English Premier League is set to kick off behind closed doors and under strict restrictions exactly 100 days after its season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League was suspended after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus on March 12. “When the whole county went into lockdown, every industry sector was wondering when some semblance of normality could be returned to,” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said. “I think throughout our discussions with Government, and across sports and those key working groups, real progress has always been made.” Manchester City knows it will be surrendering the Premier League trophy to leaders Liverpool.

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Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed

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A total of 12 matches have now been called off in the past two weeks as Britain battles record numbers of positive Covid cases due to the Omicron variant of the virus. London: Liverpool’s clash with Leeds and Watford’s trip to Wolves, scheduled for 26 December, became the latest Premier League games to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks on …

Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Indian Premier League, cricket’s richest and most glitzy competition, was suspended indefinitely after players or staff at three teams tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday amid a surge in nationwide infections. We have tried to bring in some positivity and cheer, however, it is imperative that the tournament is now suspended and everyone goes back …

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff

Firstpost  

London: The Premier League revealed on Monday that 36 players and staff tested positive for coronavirus over the past week, a slight fall from the record number of 40 cases in the previous seven days. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 4 January and Sunday 10 January, across two rounds of testing, 2,593 players and club staff …

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown
4 years ago

Premier League clubs set to impose partial closures to their academies amid third national lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are set to enforce partial academy closures after the government's decision to impose a third national lockdown. Clubs are seeking to clarify the short-term futures of their academies amid the third lockdown But Under-18s football and above will be given the green light to continue as normal, as per the proposals which are still to be ratified. …

Klopp urges Premier League to keep going despite rising COVID-19 cases
4 years ago

Klopp urges Premier League to keep going despite rising COVID-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp believes the Premier League must avoid implementing a “circuit-breaker” shutdown to help reduce COVID-19 infections, saying the safety measures in place will ensure the competition is not affected. West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce had earlier this week called for a temporary suspension of the league following a record number of positive cases in a week. …

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League
4 years ago

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

India TV News  

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country. There were 18 positives after 1,479 tests on players and club staff from Dec. 21-27, the Premier League said Tuesday, sparking calls to …

Premier League clubs could halt the season for TWO WEEKS in January after surge in Covid-19 cases
4 years ago

Premier League clubs could halt the season for TWO WEEKS in January after surge in Covid-19 cases

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have discussed the possibility of stopping the season for two weeks in January to prevent a spread in coronavirus cases, Sportsmail understands. Premier League chiefs are discussing stopping the season for two weeks in January after an outbreak that has seen Man City's game against Everton postponed PREMIER LEAGUE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS FOR 2020-21 SEASON Round 1: …

Premier League: Manchester City's away game against Everton postponed due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19
4 years ago

Premier League: Manchester City's away game against Everton postponed due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19

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City announced on Christmas Day there had been four positive tests at the club for players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus and two staff members. London: Manchester City’s Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed. “After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club …

Premier League clubs to see return of fans
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League clubs to see return of fans

The Hindu  

Only half of the Premier League stadiums — mainly in London — will be allowed the return of some fans when coronavirus restrictions are relaxed next week, according to new government measures announced on Thursday. Another 10 top division clubs are in areas classified as the highest risk for COVID-19 infections so will remain closed to spectators, including Manchester sides …

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League yet to agree bailout for lower league clubs - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs are yet to agree to a financial bailout for England’s lower-division clubs, who are struggling to cope with games being played without fans. The 20 topflight clubs held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, two days after the government asked the world’s richest league to play its part with support for the English Football League. The Premier League …

Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

The Hindu  

Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back. READ: Man City faces futile pursuit, Villa seeks survival as season resumes But the government’s determination to bring back the national sport to lift the mood of the nation ensured social distancing exemptions were granted to allow teams to return to training and now games. "When the whole …

Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

Hindustan Times  

Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back. “When the whole county went into lockdown, every industry sector was wondering when some semblance of normality could be returned to,” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said. “But as soon as we’d spoken to government, as soon as we’d spoken to our clubs, we put in place …

Premier League: David Silva to see out season with Manchester City
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: David Silva to see out season with Manchester City

The Hindu  

David Silva will stay at Manchester City until the end of the Premier League season, manager Pep Guardiola announced on Tuesday. The Premier League is due to restart without spectators on Wednesday and aims to complete the season on July 26 after months of inactivity due to the COVID-19 lockdown. But hopefully he and the club can organise a proper …

English Premier League returns after 100-day hiatus
4 years, 6 months ago

English Premier League returns after 100-day hiatus

CNN  

CNN — It’s been 100 days since a ball was last kicked in the English Premier League and whilst many fans are getting excited about the restart, not everyone is convinced that now is the right time to return. “Overall I think people have the impression that supporters are thick but I think you’ll see a lot of common sense …

Premier League braced for second wave of virus as shutdown ends
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League braced for second wave of virus as shutdown ends

The Hindu  

With the Premier League set to resume after a 100-day shutdown, the organisers are already making plans to counter a second spike of coronavirus infections that would prevent games from going ahead yet again. “We will be going into next season with a clearer understanding of what is going to happen in various eventualities but everybody has learned an enormous …

Guardiola raises injury concerns ahead of EPL restart
4 years, 6 months ago

Guardiola raises injury concerns ahead of EPL restart

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is worried that Premier League players are risking injury by returning after an “incredible lack of preparation” and has no idea what to expect when his team plays Arsenal on Thursday. RELATED| With City also involved in the FA Cup, Guardiola’s team is facing three games per week in an effort to finish the domestic …

Premier League: Manchester City Pep Guardiola raises injury concerns ahead of restart; won't hold lockdown breaches against Kyle Walker
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City Pep Guardiola raises injury concerns ahead of restart; won't hold lockdown breaches against Kyle Walker

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is worried that Premier League players are risking injury by returning after an “incredible lack of preparation” and has no idea what to expect when his team plays Arsenal on Wednesday. The top English clubs are resuming play after as little as three weeks of contact training following the lockdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak. …

Premier League returns: All you need to know
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League returns: All you need to know

The Hindu  

It hasn’t been a smooth process but here we are. After a phased return to training, both individual and group, several coronavirus tests, the setting of various protocols and clearing the government published guidelines, the Premier League will return on June 17. Before the season came to a halt, there remained a real possibility that Leicester City would slip away …

English Football League agree Championship restart date
4 years, 7 months ago

English Football League agree Championship restart date

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, the EFL said: “Following Saturday’s announcement by the government …

'Premier League transfer market will dramatically change'
4 years, 7 months ago

'Premier League transfer market will dramatically change'

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs should brace for the transfer market to "dramatically change" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Asked what effect the global health crisis and its knock-on financial ramifications would have on the transfer market, Hughton told Stats Perform News : "I think with regards to higher transfers – worth 40/50/60 million pound – I think it will …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League cleared by government to pursue 17 June restart in closed stadiums

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The Premier League season is now due to end on the weekend of 25-26 July, more than two months after originally scheduled. Manchester: The Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its 17 June restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to maintain social distancing. “There is still much …

No new positive cases in Premier League from latest tests
4 years, 7 months ago

No new positive cases in Premier League from latest tests

The Hindu  

The Premier League has announced the fourth round of coronavirus testing revealed no further cases of COVID-19. RELATED| Premier League clubs this week returned to contact training and top-flight action is provisionally scheduled to restart on June 17. "The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1,130 players and club staff were tested …

Premier League is back: Previously, in the Premier League...
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League is back: Previously, in the Premier League...

The Hindu  

Over three months after the ball was last kicked, the Premier League is set to restart on June 17. Fifth place will be good enough for Champions League qualification if City fails to overturn a ban from the competition and several sides are in the hunt to play in Europe's premier club competition. Third-placed Leicester City look to be heading …

Premier League to restart season on June 17
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League to restart season on June 17

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs on Thursday agreed to restart the 2019-20 season on June 17, provided that all safety requirements are in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The last Premier League match before the shutdown was Leicester versus Aston Villa on March 9, with all English professional football suspended four days later. “Today we have provisionally agreed to …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League clubs unanimously vote for return to contact training in bid to resume season

Firstpost  

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Premier League football clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer …

Premier League: Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

The Hindu  

Bournemouth has confirmed that one player from the club has tested positive for coronavirus. The Premier League announced on Saturday there were two positive results from different clubs during the second round of COVID-19 testing that included 996 players and staff. The club also stated that, in line with the regulations put in place by the Premier League, the training …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Chelsea's N'Golo Kante prepared to miss rest of Premier League season due to COVID-19 concerns, say reports
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Chelsea's N'Golo Kante prepared to miss rest of Premier League season due to COVID-19 concerns, say reports

Firstpost  

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is prepared to sit out the remainder of the Premier League season, if it resumes, after expressing concerns over returning to training, British media have reported Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is prepared to sit out the remainder of the Premier League season, if it resumes, after expressing concerns over returning to training, British media have reported. …

Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber says Premier League restart will boost EFL finances
4 years, 7 months ago

Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber says Premier League restart will boost EFL finances

Firstpost  

Completing the Premier League campaign and getting the new season underway will see much-needed funds flow to clubs in the lower divisions who are struggling due to the COVID-19 shutdown, Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber has said. EFL clubs rely much more than Premier League teams on matchday revenue and ticket income and its chairman, Rick Parry, has …

Coronavirus outbreak: Udinese and Watford owner wary of football leagues restarting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Udinese and Watford owner wary of football leagues restarting

Firstpost  

Rome: After nearly 35 years of club ownership — more than anyone else in Serie A — Udinese’s Gianpaolo Pozzo is drawing on his decades of experience to confront the crisis brought on by the coronavirus. “Whereas we’re being super cautious about the virus, then we’re going to be totally careless about everything else?” Last week, Pozzo angered Serie A …

EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 7 months ago

EPL players face a year of coronavirus restrictions

The Hindu  

The Premier League has been told by government experts that coronavirus restrictions could endure for at least a year across English football, with players allowed to resume only non-contact training from Tuesday. "We have to be flexible about it," Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said in a media call on Monday. READ | "That will enable us to give …

Coronavirus: British government eyes mid-June Premier League return
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: British government eyes mid-June Premier League return

The Hindu  

Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful the Premier League can resume by mid-June despite concerns raised by players and coaches over the need for an extended period of training before matches restart. Premier League clubs are meeting on Monday to sign off on protocols that will allow a return to training this week, whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines. We're …

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Clubs to hold emergency meeting on Monday, vote on return to group training amid coronavirus pandemic

Firstpost  

Should at least 14 of the 20 clubs agree that safety protocols are sufficient, players are likely to return to a limited first phase of group training on Tuesday London: The Premier League hopes “Project Restart” will move a step closer to becoming reality on Monday when clubs hold an emergency meeting to vote on a return to group training …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rushed Premier League return could put lives at risk, fears Watford manager Nigel Pearson
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rushed Premier League return could put lives at risk, fears Watford manager Nigel Pearson

Firstpost  

Watford manager Nigel Pearson has warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon during the COVID-19 pandemic. London: Watford manager Nigel Pearson has warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have to try to believe advice that we’re being given …

Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League season resumes
4 years, 7 months ago

Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League season resumes

The Hindu  

Watford manager Nigel Pearson has raised the possibility of a coronavirus-related death should the Premier League season resume amid the pandemic. It’s about safeguarding people’s health.” Pearson, whose Watford side are presently above the relegation zone on goal difference alone, added: “We have to try to believe advice that we’re being given that we’ve reached the peak but there’s still …

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: British government keen on Premier League resuming in June

Firstpost  

In a statement, Dowden says football authorities need to finalize their plans before government approval will be given for the Premier League to start up again. The British government says it is helping the Premier League resume in June but it wants the finances to flow throughout English football and more fans to be able to watch games on television. …

Premier League braced for TV losses as player protests mount
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League braced for TV losses as player protests mount

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs face having to pay a huge refund to broadcasters even if they manage to complete the coronavirus-disrupted season behind closed doors. “We were able to update our clubs today on our situation with broadcasters, which is obviously confidential,” said Premier League CEO Richard Masters. You’ve got to be wise and take care of yourself and those around …

Who is saying what about Premier League return from COVID-19 shutdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Who is saying what about Premier League return from COVID-19 shutdown

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs received a boost to their hopes of completing the season as the government published a “roadmap” that could see the return of elite sport in England from June 1. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed the return of sport on TV would “provide a much-needed boost to national morale.” READ: Supporters face a long wait to …

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Danny Rose slams Premier League restart plans

The Hindu  

Danny Rose has launched a furious tirade against plans to bring back Premier League football, insisting it should be far from a priority. The United Kingdom's government confirmed on Monday that professional sport cannot resume until at least June 1 even behind closed doors as it laid out its "roadmap" to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Premier League clubs held …

Premier League clubs have discussed CURTAILING the season for the first time
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League clubs have discussed CURTAILING the season for the first time

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have discussed what might happen if they cannot complete the season for the first time, chief executive Richard Masters has revealed after a meeting of all 20 clubs on Monday. Premier League clubs have discussed curtailing the season, Richard Masters said Clubs continue to believe that the season can be finished despite the coronavirus pandemic Their aim …

Coronavirus: Third Brighton and Hove Albion player tests positive
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Third Brighton and Hove Albion player tests positive

The Hindu  

A third Brighton and Hove Albion player has tested positive for coronavirus, the club's chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed. The Premier League club said in March that a player had returned a positive test after three members of the squad had been displaying symptoms. "Unfortunately we've had a third player test positive yesterday, so despite all of the measures …

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA chief welcomes Bundesliga return

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has welcomed the impending resumption of the Bundesliga and said Germany's top flight can "provide a shining example" of how football can return. It was confirmed on Wednesday that Angela Merkel's government had given the green light for the top two tiers in Germany - which have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic …

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders on Wednesday gave the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors from mid-May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus. READ: Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols for resumption amid pandemic The political blessing makes the German top-flight the first of Europe's five major …

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols

The Hindu  

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League clubs have yet to settle on protocols to ensure a safe return to playing during the coronavirus pandemic. Purslow says, “We’ve got six home games left to play and I think any Villa fan would agree that giving up that advantage is a massive decision for somebody running Aston Villa and …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bulgaria's top-flight football league to resume early June as country prepares to ease lockdown restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bulgaria's top-flight football league to resume early June as country prepares to ease lockdown restrictions

Firstpost  

The Bulgarian league has been on hold since 13 March as part of countrywide lockdown measures which have begun to be eased with athletes allowed to conduct individual outdoor training Sofia: The final part of Bulgaria’s top-flight football season could be played from 5 June or 12 June, Sports Minister Krasen Kralev said, as the Balkan country begins to ease …

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: EPL return subject to 'constructive meetings' - UK govt

The Hindu  

Discussions relating to the return of Premier League football have been held in "constructive meetings", according to the United Kingdom government's foreign secretary Dominic Raab. According to reports, numerous ideas are being considered, such as playing the remaining matches behind closed doors at neutral venues, while Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor has suggested matches could even be shortened. Read: …

Coronavirus: Most players against Premier League restart behind closed doors, Harry Winks claims
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Most players against Premier League restart behind closed doors, Harry Winks claims

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Harry Winks believes …

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: English football chief expects long wait for fans

The Hindu  

The head of English soccer says he does not expect crowds to be allowed back into matches “any time soon.” The Premier League and other soccer competitions in England have been suspended two months during the coronavirus pandemic. The English Football Association, which owns Wembley Stadium and runs the national teams, is cutting its annual budget by 75 million pounds …

Coronavirus: Palace chairman supports Premier League restart
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Palace chairman supports Premier League restart

The Hindu  

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish thinks the measures proposed to allow Premier League games to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic would make them "one of the safest places". That was highlighted earlier this week when Bundesliga club Cologne reported three positive coronavirus tests, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero claimed some players would be "scared" to return for fear of …

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs remain keen to finish season

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs on Friday reconfirmed their commitment to finish the 2019/20 season subject to coronavirus restrictions being lifted in Britain despite fears expressed by players. “The league and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers,” the …

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