EURO 2020 postponed to 2021 due to Coronavirus crisis.

UEFA announced that the European Championships have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Euro 2020 was due in June and July. Along with the European Championships, all the international friendlies have been cancelled too.

EURO 2020 is postponed to 2021

UEFA president Alexsander Ceferin said," We are at the helm of a sport that vast numbers of people live and breathe that has been laid low by this invisible enemy and fast-moving opponent. It is at times like these that the football community needs to show responsibly, unity, solidarity and altruism." He continued," The health of fans, staff and players has to be our number one priority and, in the spirit, UEFA has taken this decision."

12 cities all across Europe were selected for hosting the games with the final to be hosted at Wembley in London. The list of stadiums is - Wembley (London), Aviva Stadium (Dublin), Hampden Park (Glasgow), San Mamés (Bilbao), Johan Cryff Arena (Amsterdam), Allianz Arena (Munich), Stadio Olimpico (Rome), Parken Stadium (Copenhagen), Puskas Arena (Budapest), Arena National (Bucharest), Krestovsky Stadium (St. Petersberg), Olympic Stadium (Baku). The new dates proposed to host the EURO 2021 are 11 June and 11 July. UEFA also announced that they will refund all the tickets sold so far.

Along with EURO's the Copa America is postponed to next year fearing the rise of Covid-19 in South American countries. Conmebol said in a statement," It has not been easy to make this decision but we must safeguard at all times the health of out athletes and of all the agents who are part of the great family of South American football."

Nicolo Zaniolo was ruled out of EURO 2020 due to injury

The postponement of EURO 2020 acts as a blessing for a few injured players who were on the way to miss the illustrious competition due to injuries. Young stars like Italy's Nicolo Zaniolo and England's Marcus Rashford were in a race against time to declare themselves fit for EURO 2020. Now they will be looking to make an impact in the competition next summer.

English Premier League matches suspended due to coronavirus.

The inevitable news of the Premier League getting suspended was confirmed by the governing bodies of the league on Friday, 13th March. This news comes as no surprise as the havoc of the deadly coronavirus increases in UK. 

Premier League is postponed until atleast April

The Premier League held an emergency meeting after the head coach of Arsenal FC, Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus. Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi developed early symptoms for the virus as well and he went into self quarantine along with the entire Chelsea squad.

Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus

Other football leagues in the world including Bundesliga and La Liga are postponed as well. UEFA competitions like Champions League and Europa League are postponed and the Euro 2020 is under threat. Other sporting events like F1 grand prix in Bahrain and Vietnam have been cancelled. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is under a threat of suspension as well.

The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said in a statement," In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of the players, staff and supporters are our priority."

Liverpool will have to wait a litle longer for a first league title in 30 years

The league will be planning a restart only when it will be safe for the players to return, a Premier League spokesperson said. Liverpool are 25 points clear at the top and 6 points away from winning the Premier League.