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 amount which is going to help," Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Tuesday. We know that there is a prospect of a second spike and we will be ready and anticipating of that in our planning and hoping to return to a full Premier League season.” The league, like the rest of Britain, will be assessing the trajectory of COVID-19 cases and the rate of infection as lockdown measures have been eased. “There are embryonic cross-talk discussions going on at government level regarding going back to fans coming in to sports events generally and we would be a willing participant in all of that as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so,” Masters added.

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Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season

The Hindu  

Premier League games from next season can only be rescheduled if the impact of player unavailability on a club's squad is "truly exceptional", the league said on Wednesday following a raft of postponements during the last campaign. Twenty-two matches were postponed last season due to COVID-19 outbreaks and the subsequent unavailability of players, with the league being criticised by clubs …

Premier League targets full stadiums next season
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League targets full stadiums next season

The Hindu  

The Premier League has welcomed the British government's announcement on the easing of lockdown restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Chief Executive Richard Masters said on Monday it is their priority to have full stadiums next season. Matches in England's top-flight have taken place behind closed doors since June, apart from a brief window late last year when small crowds …

England plans return of fans in time for Premier League finale in May
3 years, 10 months ago

England plans return of fans in time for Premier League finale in May

India TV News  

Plans to ease England's lockdown restrictions will see up to 10,000 supporters being allowed back into Premier League stadiums for the final day of the season in May ahead of Wembley hosting European Championship games. Some sports in England could see fans return even earlier in April, the government said on Monday, as part of pilots involving coronavirus testing to …

Premier League: Up to 10,000 fans could return to stadiums in May
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Up to 10,000 fans could return to stadiums in May

The Hindu  

Up to 10,000 supporters could be allowed back into Premier League stadiums for the final day of the season in May, the government said on Monday. May 17 is the earliest day announced by the government for the implementation of stage three of the gradual easing of England's coronavirus lockdown that could see sports venues re-opened to spectators. Stadiums with …

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters

Firstpost  

London: Premier League clubs must set an example in adhering to coronavirus protocols or risk sanctions, the league’s chief executive has warned. The Premier League sent out new directives last week including demands that players tone down celebrations such as hugging after goals are scored and avoid handshakes and swapping shirts. “This brings justified additional scrutiny and the Premier League …

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 games in London closed to supporters again due to COVID-19 spike
4 years ago

Premier League games in London closed to supporters again due to COVID-19 spike

India TV News  

London's six Premier League clubs won't be allowed supporters at games again after the British capital was placed under the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions due to a spike in cases. The decision by the British government, which takes effect on Wednesday, leaves only four top division clubs in areas where a maximum 2,000 fans are allowed in stadiums. Fans …

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 clubs to vote on coronavirus crisis plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League clubs to vote on coronavirus crisis plan

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will on Tuesday vote on whether to give the Board authority to curtail the season if it is deemed impossible to complete the campaign due to Covid-19. As Sportsmail revealed last month the Board's proposal includes a provision for 'automatic curtailment' if the Premier League has not finished 80 days after the last scheduled day of the …

EPL warns of devastating effect of delay reopening stadiums
4 years, 3 months ago

EPL warns of devastating effect of delay reopening stadiums

The Hindu  

The English Premier League warned of the devastating financial impact on clubs as supporters faced being locked out of games for another six months after new pandemic restrictions were imposed by the government on Tuesday. “Last season, Premier League clubs suffered 700 million pounds in losses and at present, our national game is losing more than 100 million pounds per …

Premier League urges govt to stick to October 1 date for fans return
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League urges govt to stick to October 1 date for fans return

The Hindu  

The Premier League has urged the British government to stay committed to its plans for a controlled return of fans into stadiums from October 1. The government last week restricted pilot events to 1,000 spectators after a spike in COVID-19 cases, and said it would review the date for when fans could enter stadiums. The Premier League said in a …

Premier League plans for return of fans face government review
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League plans for return of fans face government review

The Hindu  

The Premier League's hopes of bringing fans back into stadiums in early October could be hampered after the UK government said it will review the plans and limit test events for sport. “We must revise plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month and review our intention to return audiences to stadiums from 1 October,” Johnson said. RELATED| …

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 …

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 …

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols
4 years, 6 months ago

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols

The Hindu  

All 20 Premier League clubs have approved a range of matchday protocols for next week’s resumption of action after a three-month stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest shareholders meeting on Thursday discussed the details of medical and operational measures, including how many backroom staff will be allowed to attend away games. The Premier League’s Project Restart kicks off …

Premier League return: Stadiums to be split into 'zones'
4 years, 7 months ago

Premier League return: Stadiums to be split into 'zones'

The Hindu  

Premier League stadiums will be divided into three zones when the season resumes behind closed doors, West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady said on Saturday. WATCH “Red zone will be the most severely restricted area, including the pitch, the tunnel, technical areas, changing rooms will be limited to 105 people maximum, to include players, coaching staff, match officials and all the …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief
4 years, 7 months ago

Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief

The Hindu  

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a “phased basis”. READ | The prospect of playing the next season with no fans is unappetising for the Premier League and Masters suggested it could be possible to being back supporters at some stage. “No one …

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 …

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: 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. …

Championship assessing feasibility of restarting season BEFORE the Premier League
4 years, 7 months ago

Championship assessing feasibility of restarting season BEFORE the Premier League

Daily Mail  

The Championship is reportedly assessing the potential of a return to action before the Premier League with the EFL 'close to finalising plans to restart the season' on June 6, according to ESPN. The Championship is 'weighing up a return on June 6' with the EFL close to finalising plans That could mean the second-tier will resume before the Premier …

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 …

Division threatens Premier League's chances of comeback
4 years, 7 months ago

Division threatens Premier League's chances of comeback

The Hindu  

Warring Premier League clubs will meet on Monday with tensions mounting over the divisive 'Project Restart' plan to finish the season amid the coronavirus crisis. And the growing unease about the Premier League's desire to finish its remaining 92 fixtures only increased on Sunday when Brighton admitted a third player in its squad had contracted the virus. The growing unease …

The five MAJOR obstacles facing the Premier League's Project Restart
4 years, 8 months ago

The five MAJOR obstacles facing the Premier League's Project Restart

Daily Mail  

Next Monday, the fate of the Premier League season will finally be decided when all 20 clubs vote on plans to press ahead with Project Restart. If a sizeable group of players were to refuse to take part in the remainder of the season on safety grounds, it would cause a major problem for the Premier League. Defender Cesar Azpilicueta …

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: …

New blow to Project Restart as Premier League clubs delay training
4 years, 8 months ago

New blow to Project Restart as Premier League clubs delay training

Daily Mail  

Premier League chiefs are lobbying the rebels and there is increasing optimism can reveal a number of teams have delayed their returns until May 18 Some top-flight clubs were due to return to their training grounds next Monday Premier League clubs have delayed their highly-anticipated return to training by a week as Project Restart hit another roadblock on Tuesday. Some …

Players hold the key to Project Restart amid the coronavirus crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Players hold the key to Project Restart amid the coronavirus crisis

Daily Mail  

Almost buried beneath the fall-out from Friday’s Premier League meeting was the most salient fact of the day. Cologne's players are continuing to train despite the three positive tests for coronavirus For example, I imagine the players of Liverpool will want to get this done if possible. Liverpool's players are likely to want to get the Premier League over and …

Premier League clubs plan talks with reluctant stars
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs plan talks with reluctant stars

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs will hold urgent talks with their players this week amid major concerns from footballers over proposals to restart the season. Clubs will share their players’ views at the next Premier League meeting — pencilled in for the end of the week — which will be pivotal to existing plans for a restart. Premier League clubs will urge …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Brighton, West Ham raise doubts over plan of neutral venues to complete remainder of premier league
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Brighton, West Ham raise doubts over plan of neutral venues to complete remainder of premier league

Firstpost  

The Premier League, which held a conference call with all clubs on Friday, hopes team training sessions can resume within weeks but games are not likely to be played for at least another month. West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady said “no one wants” neutral stadiums but was not as direct in her opposition to the league’s “Project Restart” plan, given …

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 …

Premier League clubs 'to vote next week on Project Restart' and government may keep venues secret
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs 'to vote next week on Project Restart' and government may keep venues secret

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are set to hold a vote at a meeting next week regarding Project Restart and plans to resume the season on June 8. On Friday clubs will discuss the possibility of using neutral grounds to complete the remaining 92 Premier League fixtures, with a further meeting set for next Thursday. Premier League clubs are set to hold …

Football fans may not be allowed into grounds until January, EFL warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Football fans may not be allowed into grounds until January, EFL warns

The Telegraph  

The English Football League has warned clubs that it may be January 2021 before fans are allowed back into stadiums. A report, by the consultants Oakwell Sports Advisory, has also suggested the average loss across League One and League Two for playing games without fans for the rest of the campaign will be £700,000 per club while Telegraph Sport understands …

Anthony Fauci warns US leagues may have to cancel seasons
4 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Fauci warns US leagues may have to cancel seasons

The Hindu  

Top US health and infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci has raised the prospect of US professional sports leagues cancelling their seasons if the safety of players and fans cannot be guaranteed. In an interview with the New York Times, Fauci said the key to ending the coronavirus sports lockdown would be widespread testing across North America that delivers speedy results. …

Premier League's 'Project Restart' gathers pace
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League's 'Project Restart' gathers pace

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Tottenham became the latest Premier League club to open their doors to players on Tuesday as part of the 'Project Restart' plan to finish the English top-flight season. That would require full training to begin by May 18 and Premier League clubs are starting to work towards that date by giving players the option of using their training grounds. …

Coronavirus UK: Premier League are in talks with the Government to get football 'up and running'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Premier League are in talks with the Government to get football 'up and running'

Daily Mail  

Talks have taken place for Premier League football to be 'up and running as soon as possible', the Government has revealed, as the culture secretary insisted a return is required in order to 'support the whole football community'. The Government have held talks with the Premier League over getting football up and running Culture secretary Oliver Dowden says he has …

Coronavirus: EFL says testing key to resuming season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: EFL says testing key to resuming season

The Hindu  

The EFL has pledged to have rigorous coronavirus testing in place before its leagues resume in England, and insisted the return of football must not negatively affect key workers. Reports on Saturday suggested Premier League football may return within weeks with matches taking place behind closed doors. The EFL has been suspended since March 13 and the body's chairman Rick …

AFL, NRL need a united front to get their seasons started again following coronavirus shutdown
4 years, 8 months ago

AFL, NRL need a united front to get their seasons started again following coronavirus shutdown

ABC  

Peter V'landys and Gillon McLachlan — get a Zoom! I don't mean the separate speculative dates when the bullish NRL insists it will start up and when the more circumspect AFL believes it might recommence. McLachlan, the AFL chief executive, and V'landys, the Australian Rugby League Commission chairman, should formulate a united plan that ensures that — when the time …

Football's return? Nicola Sturgeon is pessimistic, while players' union worries members being rushed back
4 years, 8 months ago

Football's return? Nicola Sturgeon is pessimistic, while players' union worries members being rushed back

The Telegraph  

Politicians and player representatives last night warned of the major obstacles that still exist before sport, and especially football, can resume. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, suggested that a coronavirus vaccine might be required before stadiums are fully reopened to fans while FIFPro, the world players’ union, warned that players should not be pressurised to return before they feel safe. …

Lower league clubs in cash crisis push to call off season
4 years, 8 months ago

Lower league clubs in cash crisis push to call off season

Daily Mail  

A growing number of Football League clubs are questioning the wisdom of attempting to finish the 2019-20 season. Accrington owner Andy Holt said it will cost them half a million pounds to finish the season Premier League clubs are still discussing the possibility of awarding Liverpool the title and abandoning relegation, although the vast majority want the season to finish …

Premier League return date still not clear, says Brady
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League return date still not clear, says Brady

The Hindu  

West Ham chief executive Karren Brady claims the Premier League’s return date is still unclear despite hopes the top-flight season can restart in June. The Premier League said on Friday that wrapping up the remaining 92 fixtures remains its goal, but the on-going coronavirus crisis means no fixed schedule can be drawn up yet. READ: No deadline set but Premier …

Premier League clubs discuss June restart and completing season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs discuss June restart and completing season

India TV News  

English Premier League clubs on Friday discussed the coronavirus testing required and scenarios that could allow the season to resume from June at the earliest, with the aim of completing all fixtures. Clubs in the three professional leagues below the Premier League have been told by the English Football League that May 16 is the earliest training sessions are recommended …

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Firstpost  

Clubs from England’s Football League, the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live. “Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return matches are likely to be played without crowds,” …

Will the Premier League season be finished by June 30? Key issues on the agenda today
4 years, 8 months ago

Will the Premier League season be finished by June 30? Key issues on the agenda today

Daily Mail  

The Premier League holds its latest crunch meeting today as they try to navigate their way through the coronavirus crisis and the issues it has thrown up. Just as at the last meeting two weeks ago, chief of those issues remain a resumption date for the season and potential wage cuts or deferrals for players. Now, as Sportsmail's chief sports …

Premier League clubs to debate how to finish 2019-20 season
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League clubs to debate how to finish 2019-20 season

The Hindu  

Premier League clubs will debate how to finish the season on Friday, with reports that a June 30 deadline will be proposed amid the coronavirus crisis. Premier League action has been suspended since March and the financial fallout is causing clubs to worry about potentially huge losses, while highly-paid players are yet to agree wages cuts to help balance the …

Premier League face an ultimatum over ending the season early
4 years, 8 months ago

Premier League face an ultimatum over ending the season early

Daily Mail  

The Premier League is coming under increasing pressure from its stakeholder clubs to make a decision on the 2019-20 season – with June 30 emerging as the D-day date for completion. Liverpool were on the brink of Premier League glory when the season was paused in March Clubs like Chelsea have dilemmas over players with expiring deals, such as Pedro …

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