Coronavirus Outbreak: League Two clubs unanimously vote to end season early, decision yet to be ratified by EFL
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: League Two clubs unanimously vote to end season early, decision yet to be ratified by EFL

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Clubs in third-tier League One, however, failed to reach an agreement over ending their season League Two clubs in England have unanimously voted to end their season early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the English Football League said on Friday. “In addition, clubs asked for consideration to be given to suspending relegation to the National League for 2019/20 as a result of circumstances created where fixtures cannot be completed,” the EFL said in a statement here “No commitments were made in this respect and the board will now consider the implications of the division’s preferred approach at their next meeting.” The BBC reported earlier on Friday that League Two clubs want to use a weighted points-per-game system to finalise the table, taking into account average points accumulated home and away. Clubs in third-tier League One, however, failed to reach an agreement over ending their season. “There were varied views shared in League One and it was determined that there would be a further period of reflection and consultation to understand what creative solutions could be implemented,” the EFL said.

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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 …

Premier League: Spiralling coronavirus crisis leaves managers jittery
3 years ago

Premier League: Spiralling coronavirus crisis leaves managers jittery

Firstpost  

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard revealed his ‘constant paranoia’ over the medical status of his players after the coronavirus crisis forced a glut of Premier League postponements. London: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard on Friday revealed his “constant paranoia” over the medical status of his players after the spiralling coronavirus crisis forced a glut of Premier League postponements. “I’m actually …

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW
3 years ago

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW

Daily Mail  

The Football League must introduce mandatory twice-weekly Covid testing this week in order to safeguard the Christmas fixture schedule, say EFL clubs. QPR had to call off Monday's Championship clash with Sheffield United due to an outbreak The 20 Premier League clubs agreed on Tuesday to introduce mandatory daily lateral flow tests with two PCR tests on top in an …

Bundesliga rejects stoppage call as COVID-19 cases soar in Germany
3 years, 1 month ago

Bundesliga rejects stoppage call as COVID-19 cases soar in Germany

The Hindu  

The German Football League on Wednesday rejected a call to halt the Bundesliga season for several weeks because of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the country. The DFL, which runs the top two Bundesliga divisions, was responding to a call from second-tier club Erzgebirge Aue President, Helge Leonhardt, to stop play until December. READ: German sport facing disruption …

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

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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 insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League insists the show must go on amid growing Covid rates

Daily Mail  

The Premier League are not contemplating a short-term season break despite several clubs being in favour of a hiatus amid rising Covid rates. Aston Villa are a team that have been hit hard by a spate of recent coronavirus cases But a small number of clubs are supporting the idea of a ‘circuit breaker’, with Newcastle and Aston Villa — …

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: …

A-League season-opener delayed after COVID-19 outbreak - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

A-League season-opener delayed after COVID-19 outbreak - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sunday’s A-League game between Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC, which would have been the season-opener, was pushed back three days due to COVID-19 restrictions in Sydney over Christmas, Football Australia said on Wednesday. An outbreak of the novel coronavirus, centred on Sydney’s northern beaches, has grown to 97 cases and parts of the city remain under lockdown. will go …

EFL Clubs Accept Premier League Rescue Package For League One And Two
4 years, 1 month ago

EFL Clubs Accept Premier League Rescue Package For League One And Two

News 18  

English Football League clubs on Thursday agreed for League One and League Two teams to receive the rescue package proposed by the Premier League in order to cover gate losses for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The EFL, which represents the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million-pound offer from the …

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package

News 18  

England’s football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

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 …

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans

Firstpost  

Eight English Football League matches are set to be played in front of crowds of up to 1,000 this weekend, in the second, third and fourth tiers. London: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he is baffled by coronavirus rules that allow fans into stadiums for a pilot scheme at the same time as tough new restrictions are in place …

League One and League Two clubs approve salary caps
4 years, 5 months ago

League One and League Two clubs approve salary caps

The Hindu  

League One and League Two clubs, representing the third and fourth tiers of English football, have voted in favour of introducing salary caps for their squads, the English Football League said in a statement on Friday. League One clubs agreed to cap total expenditure on player salaries at 2.5 million pounds while those in League Two agreed to an upper …

Leading European clubs are begging UEFA to allow them to return home between matches
4 years, 5 months ago

Leading European clubs are begging UEFA to allow them to return home between matches

Daily Mail  

Leading clubs are lobbying UEFA to allow them to return home between matches when they play in the Champions League and Europa League next month. The final rounds of the Europa League will run from August 10-21 across four cities in Germany, and the Champions League from August 12-23 in Lisbon. Manchester United already have one foot in the quarter-finals …

League One, League Two clubs vote for pro-rel if season is curtailed
4 years, 7 months ago

League One, League Two clubs vote for pro-rel if season is curtailed

The Hindu  

League One and League two clubs have agreed that if the current season is ended before completion, then promotion and relegation outcomes will be decided on a points per-game table with play-offs to be played. The second-tier Championship is due to resume on June 20 but League Two clubs have opted to curtail the season due to the ongoing coronavirus …

League One and Two seasons ended due to coronavirus to confirm promotion and relegation
4 years, 7 months ago

League One and Two seasons ended due to coronavirus to confirm promotion and relegation

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 League One and League Two will not be …

Two more coronavirus positive cases found in Championship clubs, says EFL
4 years, 7 months ago

Two more coronavirus positive cases found in Championship clubs, says EFL

India TV News  

The English Football League has confirmed two more COVID-19 positive cases have been found from two championship clubs in the latest round of testing. "Following the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the EFL can confirm that 1179 players and club staff from the 24 Championship clubs were tested over the course of Wednesday 3 June, Thursday 4 June, Friday 5 …

EFL agree provisional start date of June 20 for the Championship to resume
4 years, 7 months ago

EFL agree provisional start date of June 20 for the Championship to resume

Daily Mail  

The EFL have agreed a provisional date of June 20 for the Championship to resume. A statement from the EFL read: 'Following Saturday's announcement by the Government to allow elite sporting events to return behind closed doors, the EFL has this weekend agreed to a provisional restart date of the weekend of 20 June 2020 for matches in the Sky …

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 …

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

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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 …

Decision on how the English Football League finishes its season to be made next week
4 years, 7 months ago

Decision on how the English Football League finishes its season to be made next week

The Telegraph  

A final decision on how the English Football League completes its season will not be taken until next week, with clubs given until Tuesday to feedback on a proposed new framework that will provide two options for each league. The second, which most League Two clubs are expected to prefer, is to curtail the season but then decide positions on …

EFL Championship club Hull City confirms two positive
4 years, 7 months ago

EFL Championship club Hull City confirms two positive

The Hindu  

Hull City has confirmed two positive tests for coronavirus at the Championship club. The English Football League on Sunday said there were two positive cases out of the 1,014 COVID-19 tests taken by players and staff at Championship clubs. A club statement said: "Hull City can confirm that two people have tested positive for COVID-19 following the first round of …

Coronavirus: EFL announces two positive tests in Championship
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: EFL announces two positive tests in Championship

The Hindu  

The English Football League has revealed two positive results following coronavirus tests carried out across all 24 Championship clubs. The two unidentified individuals to test positive came from the same club, the EFL confirmed in a statement on Sunday, and will now self-isolate for seven days. READ | Championship teams are preparing to resume training from Monday, albeit while following …

English lower leagues call for relegation and promotion to stay
4 years, 7 months ago

English lower leagues call for relegation and promotion to stay

The Hindu  

The English Football League reiterated on Thursday that promotion and relegation should be kept in place even if the season is ended prematurely by the coronavirus crisis. Clubs agreed to end the League Two campaign last week because of the pandemic and proposed no team should be relegated to the fifth-tier National League. But the EFL, which oversees the three …

Coronavirus Outbreak: FA in talks with Women’s Super League, Women’s Championship clubs about ending season
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: FA in talks with Women’s Super League, Women’s Championship clubs about ending season

Firstpost  

Manchester City were top of the FA WSL table, one point ahead of second-placed Chelsea, with Liverpool bottom when matches were suspended. Aston Villa were six points clear at the top of the Women’s Championship The English Football Association said on Wednesday that is in talks with Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship clubs about how to conclude the season, …

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 …

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

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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 …

League One clubs expected to vote to end league season early
4 years, 7 months ago

League One clubs expected to vote to end league season early

The Telegraph  

League One clubs are this week expected to follow League Two in curtailing their season. It is understood that the top two, Coventry City and Rotherham United, will be promoted with the final place determined via the play-offs - which will either involve four teams or, possibly, eight teams. As with League Two the final places are expected be decided …

Coronavirus: UEFA clarifies qualification rules after Ceferin comments
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: UEFA clarifies qualification rules after Ceferin comments

The Hindu  

UEFA has clarified it is not planning to make changes to its club competitions access list for next season. Earlier this week, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin told beIN SPORT he thought the decision to cancel the remainder of the season in Ligue 1 and 2 was "premature". It was suggested that clubs from leagues who have taken the decision to …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Watford becomes latest Premier League club to oppose resumption of season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Watford becomes latest Premier League club to oppose resumption of season

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Scott Duxbury, CEO of Watford, says at least six clubs are against the plans — 14 of the 20 need to vote in favour for the proposals to be agreed Manchester: The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are unfair and that there could be enough clubs in …

Coronavirus: No fans the only way to preserve clubs and league formats - DFL chief
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: No fans the only way to preserve clubs and league formats - DFL chief

The Hindu  

Resuming the Bundesliga with games behind closed doors was the only way to save endangered clubs and preserve the format of the top two tiers, according to German Football League chief executive Christian Seifert. The German government on Wednesday gave the green light for professional football in Germany, which has been suspended since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, to …

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 Outbreak: Premier League divided over plans on resuming season in empty or neutral venues
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Premier League divided over plans on resuming season in empty or neutral venues

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English Premier League clubs opposed to resuming the season in empty, neutral stadiums were urged by the Crystal Palace chairman on Sunday to accept the plans or the “game might never fully recover.” English Premier League clubs opposed to resuming the season in empty, neutral stadiums were urged by the Crystal Palace chairman on Sunday to accept the plans or …

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 …

Coronavirus: EPL should consider completing season, says Neville
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: EPL should consider completing season, says Neville

The Hindu  

Gary Neville has suggested the Premier League should consider playing games in European "hotspots" without coronavirus concerns, if the plan remains to finish the season. "If the Premier League are really serious about delivering the matches that remain in a safe environment, they would move it to the two or three spots that are within three or four hours of …

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: FIFA medical chief sorry to be the bearer of bad news

The Hindu  

FIFA's top medical officer takes little satisfaction from being the man appealing for restraint from leagues that are desperate to get playing again. Michel D'Hooghe, formerly head of the Belgian football federation and president of Club Brugge, is chair of FIFA's medical committee and has said there should be no return to action before September. "In my opinion, football 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 …

Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold among top names set to feature in inaugural ePremier League event
4 years, 8 months ago

Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold among top names set to feature in inaugural ePremier League event

Firstpost  

Several top-flight players have signed up to represent their clubs in the ePremier League Invitational tournament next week to generate funds for Britain’s National Health Service during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Among the players who have confirmed their participation are Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Diogo Jota and Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha. “We are also aware …

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'

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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,” …

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: UEFA executive committee to meet on 23 April as uncertainty continues over leagues

Firstpost  

Football has been brought to a standstill by the outbreak with the UEFA Euro 2020 competition postponed until next year and both national leagues and continental club competitions on hold. UEFA will hold a meeting of its decision-making executive committee on 23 April with discussions likely to centre on how, when and if the European football season will be able …

Rick Parry warns League One and Two clubs that poaching players 'undermines' case for wage cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Rick Parry warns League One and Two clubs that poaching players 'undermines' case for wage cuts

The Telegraph  

Football League clubs have been told to stop trying to poach rival players amid concerns it “completely undermines” pleas of financial distress and jeopardises moves to agree collective wage cuts. The EFL has reached a conditional agreement following talks with the Professional Footballers’ Association for 25 per cent of players’ wages for April to be deferred for clubs in League …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Scottish football clubs set for crucial vote on ending season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Scottish football clubs set for crucial vote on ending season

Firstpost  

The Scottish season was suspended until at least 10 June on Thursday as clubs prepared to vote on a Scottish Professional Football League resolution to end the season immediately in the lower divisions. London: The Scottish season was suspended until at least 10 June on Thursday as clubs prepared to vote on a Scottish Professional Football League resolution to end …

EFL hints at mid-May return to training for League clubs
4 years, 9 months ago

EFL hints at mid-May return to training for League clubs

The Hindu  

Clubs outside the Premier League cannot resume training till “May 16 at the earliest” due to the coronavirus pandemic but the season can be completed in “56 days” English Football League chairman Rick Parry informed them in a letter. “The EFL Board today determined that to provide a level of certainty, clubs should not recommence any training activity with players …

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief
4 years, 9 months ago

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief

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The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League — the Championship, League One and League Two — also said matches may be held without fans in attendance. The English Football League’s chairman Rick Parry has told member clubs it needs about 56 days to complete the 2019-20 season and intends to conclude the campaign with the playoffs …

Two months is all English Football League needs to complete season
4 years, 9 months ago

Two months is all English Football League needs to complete season

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Clubs outside the Premier League cannot resume training till "May 16 at the earliest" due to the coronavirus pandemic but the season can be completed in "56 days" English Football League chairman Rick Parry informed them in a letter. However, Parry said following a EFL board meeting on Thursday they were confident once there was a resumption the league …

Coronavirus: Premier League will cancel rest of season, says Udinese's Pierpaolo Marino
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Premier League will cancel rest of season, says Udinese's Pierpaolo Marino

The Hindu  

The Premier League will follow Belgium's Pro League and cancel the rest of its season, according to Udinese sporting director Pierpaolo Marino. With Liverpool 25 points clear atop the table, the Premier League was suspended last month due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many leagues around the world have been brought to a standstill, with Belgium set to cancel the rest …

Eredivisie teams support Ajax’s call to scrap league amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Eredivisie teams support Ajax’s call to scrap league amid coronavirus pandemic

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. AZ Alkmaar, who were leading the standings with Ajax when the league …

UEFA: Clubs risk Champions League exclusion if seasons are incomplete
4 years, 9 months ago

UEFA: Clubs risk Champions League exclusion if seasons are incomplete

The Hindu  

UEFA and Europe’s top clubs have stated their determination that the current football season should be played to a conclusion and threatened that teams may be excluded from the next Champions League if their domestic competitions are ended prematurely. The Champions League and Europa League -- both of which are frozen in the last-16 stage -- could be completed once …

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