Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief
3 years ago

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief

The Hindu  

Professional Footballers' Association Chief Executive Maheta Molango said some players may have "legitimate concerns" in deciding not to take a COVID-19 vaccine but the PFA is trying to help them make the "right choice". The English Football League said last week that 25% of its players from 72 clubs did not intend to get vaccinated even as outbreaks forced fixtures to be postponed across divisions. The Premier League, which has also suffered from virus-enforced postponements, said 92% of players and club staff have received one, two or three doses, with 84% of players on the "vaccination journey". READ : Liverpool's Henderson: Player welfare not taken seriously enough The English top flight said on Monday there were a record 90 new cases of COVID-19 among players and staff in the last week.

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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 …

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues
2 years, 11 months ago

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in this year’s league championship, The CBF said it was in constant contact with health bodies and had sent an updated list of requirements to member clubs. "One of these is the obligation to present a full vaccination certificate against COVID-19 to the CBF’s …

Football clubs plan to play in front of fans in defiance of coronavirus rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Football clubs plan to play in front of fans in defiance of coronavirus rules

Dutch News  

Professional football clubs are planning to open their stadiums to fans in defiance of the coronavirus ban if the rules are not relaxed when the government next reviews them on January 25. A spokesman for TOP Oss said the club was holding talks on Wednesday with local police and safety officials about playing against Den Bosch on January 28 in …

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had found 94 new positive COVID-19 cases among players and staff in the last week, the first week-by-week decrease in positive results for eight weeks. " Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp as well as Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip from the playing squad missed the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Sunday after …

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week

The Hindu  

A record 103 positive COVID-19 cases were found among players and staff in the Premier League over the past week, the league said on Monday following a raft of fixture postponements during the busy festive period. "The League can today confirm that between Monday 20 December and Sunday 26 December, 15,186 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. …

Everton's COVID-19 cases, injuries force Premier League to postpone Burnley game
3 years ago

Everton's COVID-19 cases, injuries force Premier League to postpone Burnley game

Hindustan Times  

COVID-19 cases and injuries at Everton forced the Premier League to accept the club's request for a postponement and called of their Boxing Day fixture away at Burnley, the league said on Friday. General view of a corner flag before the match It is the 13th Premier League game to be called off due to COVID-19 and third Boxing Day …

Man Utd need to make sure players are vaccinated: Rangnick
3 years ago

Man Utd need to make sure players are vaccinated: Rangnick

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick said the club had to ensure its players were vaccinated following a COVID-19 outbreak that led to the postponement of their last two Premier League games. we have to encourage players to behave in a disciplined way with regards to contact, we also need to make sure we have most of the players vaccinated," Rangnick …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut
3 years ago

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut

Daily Mail  

Scores of Premier League footballers, who have tested positive for Covid-19, are now back in contention for selection during Christmas after ministers cut the period of isolation. He could now be in contention for Leeds' Boxing Day trip to Liverpool and the home game with Aston Villa on December 28, provided he records negative lateral flow tests and is symptom …

Liverpool Will Not Sign Unvaccinated Players, Announces Manager Juergen Klopp
3 years ago

Liverpool Will Not Sign Unvaccinated Players, Announces Manager Juergen Klopp

News 18  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said players not vaccinated against COVID-19 pose a health risk and it was unlikely the Merseyside club would sign players who refuse the vaccine. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard and his Crystal Palace counterpart Patrick Vieira both said that vaccine status might be a consideration when signing new players as cases continue to rise in the …

Liverpool will not sign unvaccinated players, says Klopp
3 years ago

Liverpool will not sign unvaccinated players, says Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said players not vaccinated against COVID-19 pose a health risk, and it was unlikely the Merseyside club would sign players who refuse the vaccine. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard and his Crystal Palace counterpart Patrick Vieira both said that vaccine status might be a consideration when signing new players as cases continue to rise in the …

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns

Firstpost  

Manchester City Pep Guardiola may join the growing list of those in isolation after he returned an inconclusive COVID-19 test that forced the cancellation of his press conference on Friday London: Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. Manchester City …

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. “That's the reason why the Premier League, on Monday, have put in place an opportunity for the managers to get together and I'm hoping there will be a lot of clarity which comes …

Players having Covid jab is ‘socially responsible thing to do’
3 years ago

Players having Covid jab is ‘socially responsible thing to do’

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 Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston says being vaccinated against …

Number of unvaccinated players too high, says Hasenhuettl
3 years ago

Number of unvaccinated players too high, says Hasenhuettl

The Hindu  

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl said the number of unvaccinated players was too high after the English Football League revealed 25% of footballers from its 72 clubs do not intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Premier League is reeling from coronavirus enforced postponements, while Championship, League One and League Two matches have also been called off amid a surge in …

Number of Unvaccinated Players Too High, Says Southampton Manager
3 years ago

Number of Unvaccinated Players Too High, Says Southampton Manager

News 18  

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl said the number of unvaccinated players was too high after the English Football League revealed 25% of footballers from its 72 clubs do not intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Premier League is reeling from coronavirus enforced postponements, while Championship, League One and League Two matches have also been called off amid a surge in …

UEFA to launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for players
3 years ago

UEFA to launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for players

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has urged players across Europe to get vaccinated as soon as possible against COVID-19 but said it was still a personal choice, for now. UEFA is set to launch a video aimed at players featuring doctors explaining the benefits of vaccinations. "I think that they should get vaccinated as soon as possible but I still believe, …

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 …

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave
3 years ago

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave

Firstpost  

Tottenham’s trip to Brighton and Manchester United’s visit to Brentford have been postponed due to outbreaks in the Spurs and United camps in recent days Liverpool, United Kingdom: Premier League fans will be subject to vaccine passport checks to enter stadiums from Wednesday, but fears are rising over how long the English top flight can continue in front of capacity …

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown
3 years ago

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another shutdown due to the rapid spread of Omicron and their slow progress in vaccinating players. Premier League clubs are fearful the rise in Covid-19 cases could force mass postponements Worries have been exacerbated by the slow pace of vaccination programmes at clubs Sportsmail has learned that …

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots
3 years ago

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged his players to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and advised them to be careful amid a surge in cases in the United Kingdom. "Absolutely, the doctors suggest they have to do it," Guardiola told reporters on Monday when asked about players getting the booster shots. Guardiola said Leeds, which is 12 points behind …

Ranieri urges players to get COVID-19 vaccine
3 years ago

Ranieri urges players to get COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has urged players to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak at Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham's Europa Conference League game at home to Rennes has been called off after manager Antonio Conte confirmed on Wednesday that eight players and five members of staff had returned positive tests. "I think the more important thing …

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Leeds set to become first club to offer players Covid-19 booster
3 years ago

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Leeds set to become first club to offer players Covid-19 booster

Daily Mail  

Leeds are set to become the first club to begin offering their players Covid-19 booster jabs as a result of the success of their initial vaccination drive last summer. The majority of Marcelo Bielsa's side are eligible to receive their booster jabs Marcelo Bielsa's side won't have to wait as as long as other clubs who have players still yet …

German sport facing disruption as 4th coronavirus wave hits
3 years, 1 month ago

German sport facing disruption as 4th coronavirus wave hits

The Hindu  

Cancelled games, players in quarantine and arguments over vaccine mandates. “It’s obvious,” said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann, who himself missed four of the team’s games after contracting COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. Bayern surprisingly lost at Augsburg in Kimmich’s absence on Friday, and there are fears at the club that unvaccinated players could also miss the potentially decisive clash with Borussia …

Carlton's Liam Jones announces AFL retirement after reportedly refusing COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 1 month ago

Carlton's Liam Jones announces AFL retirement after reportedly refusing COVID-19 vaccine

ABC  

Carlton's Liam Jones has announced his retirement from the AFL after reportedly refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Key points: Jones says he decided to retire for "personal reasons" The Blues had been in "regular contact" with Jones during the off-season period Jones played 161 AFL matches across two clubs, the Blues and Bulldogs The Blues released a media statement …

NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots

The Hindu  

The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus, telling players and coaches that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. Earlier in the week, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said they were recommending the booster shots be received by those who are fully vaccinated, suggesting …

In memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots
3 years, 1 month ago

In memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots

Associated Press  

The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus, telling players and coaches that it is no longer advisable to wait before receiving the additional dose. Earlier in the week, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said they were recommending the booster shots be received by those who are fully vaccinated, suggesting …

Australian cricketers to be fully vaccinated by end November
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian cricketers to be fully vaccinated by end November

The Hindu  

All professional cricketers in Australia have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and all will be fully vaccinated by the end of the month, Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley said. READ : Ashes 2021-22: Stokes return 'massive boost' for England's Ashes hopes, says Rory Burns "We are 100% fully vaccinated for both doses male and female …

NBA recommends booster shots to players, coaches, referees
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA recommends booster shots to players, coaches, referees

The Hindu  

The NBA told its players, coaches and referees on Sunday that they should receive booster shots against COVID-19, with particular urgency for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The league and the National Basketball Players Association — working jointly based on guidance from the NBA’s public health and infectious disease experts — said those who received Johnson …

NBA to players, coaches, refs: Booster shots are recommended
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA to players, coaches, refs: Booster shots are recommended

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The NBA told its players, coaches and referees on Sunday that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus, with particular urgency for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The league and the National Basketball Players Association — working jointly based on guidance from the NBA’s public health and infectious disease experts — said those …

Premier League: Nearly seven in 10 players double-jabbed against coronavirus
3 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Nearly seven in 10 players double-jabbed against coronavirus

Firstpost  

“The Premier League can confirm today that 81 percent of players have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination dose, with 68 percent now fully vaccinated,” the league said in a statement. London: Sixty-eight percent of Premier League players have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus, the English top flight confirmed on Tuesday following criticism of hesitancy among footballers. Britain has one …

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body in talks with Qatar to ease vaccine mandate
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body in talks with Qatar to ease vaccine mandate

Firstpost  

Qatar’s PM had announced in June that it would require any fans wanting entry into next year’s tournament to be fully inoculated against the coronavirus, but has said nothing about the policy for players yet FIFA is in talks with Qatari authorities about scrapping the mandatory vaccination requirements for next year’s World Cup. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa …

Sajid Javid ‘disappointed’ as several England footballers ‘refuse to take Covid vaccine’
3 years, 2 months ago

Sajid Javid ‘disappointed’ as several England footballers ‘refuse to take Covid vaccine’

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 Sajid Javid has said he is “disappointed” after …

NBA: Players with New York, San Francisco teams that resist vaccines would lose half their pay
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Players with New York, San Francisco teams that resist vaccines would lose half their pay

Firstpost  

NBA’s policy means players with teams based in San Francisco and New York — where local regulations require full vaccination for indoor events — must get vaccinated or else risk seeing their pay effectively cut in half. Los Angeles: The NBA said on Wednesday players who do not comply with local COVID-19 vaccination mandates will be docked pay for games …

Full vaccination mandatory for I-League players, except U-18 and those recovered from COVID recently
3 years, 3 months ago

Full vaccination mandatory for I-League players, except U-18 and those recovered from COVID recently

The Hindu  

All the footballers taking part in the I-League starting in December will have to be fully vaccinated except for U-18 players and those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 infection, League CEO Sunando Dhar said on Wednesday. He also said that only six COVID-19 cases were reported during last year's I-League out of the 12500 tests conducted. READ: Durand Cup: …

Premier League players to be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine through government videos
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League players to be encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine through government videos

The Hindu  

The Premier League has teamed up with the British government to make videos that will encourage players to take the COVID-19 vaccine, British media reported on Sunday. Jonathan Van-Tam, England's deputy chief medical officer, has agreed to address concerns around the vaccine in videos that will be shared with Premier League and English Football League clubs, as well as fans. …

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

The Hindu  

The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. Martin Pakula also said he was "very confident" of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 proceeding at Melbourne Park from January 17-30. "Whether or not it's as strict as you won't …

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccinated players to have fewer restrictions at Australian Open

India TV News  

The sports minister for Victoria state says tennis players at January's Australian Open can expect fewer restrictions on their movements around Melbourne if they are vaccinated for COVID-19. Martin Pakula also said he was "very confident" of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2022 proceeding at Melbourne Park from Jan. 17-30. "Whether or not it's as strict as you won't …

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated
3 years, 3 months ago

Murray urges fellow players to get vaccinated

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is about looking out for the health of the "wider public" and he hoped tennis players who were reluctant to get the jab would come around to seeing its many upsides. Murray's comments come ahead of the start of the US Open in New York next week, where organizers on Friday said fans …

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders

The Hindu  

Fans attending Premier League games are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks of the new season. Ticket holders should be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result within 48 hours before the game via the NHS COVID Pass. A statement added the …

Full crowd allowed for PSG's home league game on Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Full crowd allowed for PSG's home league game on Saturday

The Hindu  

A capacity crowd will be allowed for Paris Saint-Germain's first home game of the season against Strasbourg in the French league on Saturday. PSG said Monday that the Paris prefecture had approved 49,700 fans at Parc des Princes, in accordance with coronavirus health and safety measures. Fans must have proof of full vaccination, proof they have had COVID-19 and are …

Number of NFL players in vaccination process up to 80%
3 years, 5 months ago

Number of NFL players in vaccination process up to 80%

Associated Press  

The number of NFL players in the COVID-19 vaccination process has reached 80%, with nine teams having 90% or more of their players in that category. Dr. Allen Sills, the league’s medical director, said Friday that nearly all Tier 1 and Tier 2 team employees — those who deal directly with players — have been vaccinated. Said Peter Schaffer, Dennison’s …

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Final: Fans to Present Low-risk Covid-19 Transmission Proof to Enter Stadium

News 18  

If one is a fan in London who has a valid ticket for entering the Wembley Stadium for the Euro final on Sunday, then he/she has to present evidence that they are at a low risk of transmitting the COVID-19 infection. Fans have to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to be uploaded 48 hours …

Pro athletes and leagues are at odds over vaccines, much like the rest of America
3 years, 5 months ago

Pro athletes and leagues are at odds over vaccines, much like the rest of America

CNN  

CNN — Professional athletes have shown over the past few years they are not afraid to speak out on their beliefs. “I may die of covid, but I’d rather die actually living,” Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley said June 18 in a series of tweets questioning the vaccine. “A lot of other NFL players hold my position as well …

Euro 2020: Spain vaccinates football team after outbreak scare
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain vaccinates football team after outbreak scare

The Hindu  

Worried that a coronavirus outbreak could derail its chances at the European Championship, Spain sent in the army on Friday to vaccinate the national football team three days before its opening match at the tournament. “While this is great news for us, I hope that we don’t have any adverse effects before the match.” Spain will play Sweden in Seville …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Players affected by COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Players affected by COVID-19

The Hindu  

The European Championships is set to kick off on June 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome when Italy takes on Turkey. The tournament is set to take place in 11 major cities across a month's time in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The 16th edition of the Euros were postponed from 2020 after the virus outbreak in March …

PCB completes first phase of COVID-19 vaccination for players and support staff
3 years, 7 months ago

PCB completes first phase of COVID-19 vaccination for players and support staff

India TV News  

Pakistan's national team players and support staff have got their first jabs of vaccination against COVID-19, country's Cricket Board said on Friday. A number of franchise players and support staff besides PCB match officials involved in the February-March phase of the Pakistan Super League were also vaccinated. The vaccination drive started in Karachi and our first priority was to get …

NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL modifies COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated people

Associated Press  

The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the reduced risk of infection and transmission for fully …

British sports chiefs back use of 'vaccine passports' to fill stadiums
3 years, 8 months ago

British sports chiefs back use of 'vaccine passports' to fill stadiums

Firstpost  

London: British sports chiefs say they would accept the introduction of coronavirus “vaccine passports” if they enable the return of capacity crowds as quickly as possible. In a letter to lawmakers, a number of bodies including the Football Association, Premier League, Rugby Football Union, and England and Wales Cricket Board said current social-distancing rules would be “insufficient to end sport’s …

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