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London, United Kingdom | AFP | The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after a spate of coronavirus cases, including Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. “Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on …

Paris, France | AFP | All UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches scheduled to be played next week have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football’s governing body said on Friday. The move comes after two of next week’s four scheduled Champions League last 16, second legs — …

Paris, France | AFP | As the coronavirus outbreak causes chaos across Europe, UEFA has a major decision to make over whether it can go ahead with the upcoming European Championship as planned. European football’s governing body will hold a crisis meeting next Tuesday to discuss the way forward for all …

In light of Arsenal’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures. The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting ***** PL Share on: WhatsApp

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Champions League holders Liverpool crashed out in the last 16 on Wednesday after a stunning fightback from Atletico Madrid sealed a 3-2 win on the night and a 4-2 aggregate success. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from Liverpool’s unexpected exit: Liverpool slump …

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Cancelling the 2020 Olympics is “unthinkable” although the classification of the coronavirus as a pandemic will likely have some impact on the Games, the Tokyo city governor said on Thursday. “It can’t be said that the announcement of a pandemic would have no impact… But I …

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone defended his side’s approach after dumping Liverpool out of the Champions League with a 3-2 victory after extra time at Anfield to progress to the quarter-finals, winning 4-2 on aggregate. The holders looked to have ended Atletico’s dogged resistance …

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Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal’s game at Manchester City was postponed on Wednesday after players from the London club were put into quarantine, making it the first Premier League fixture to be called off because of the new coronavirus. Arsenal said players and four staff had been isolated at …

Liverpool are just nine points away from claiming the Premier League title after a hard-fought victory over Bournemouth saw them return to winning ways. Callum Wilson had given the visitors a shock early lead, but Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane struck before the break to see off the Cherries’ challenge. …