LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 19 – The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) held crisis meetings.

UEFA’s decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months
earlier this week could allow games to be completed over the summer if strict
restrictions of travelling and mass gatherings to halt the spread of COVID-19
are lifted in time.

“We’ve collectively agreed that the
professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than
Thursday 30 April,” said a joint statement by the Football Association,
Premier League, EFL, players and managers’ bodies.

However, the authorities still hope to finish the
season once play can be restarted rather than accepting the current standings
as final or declaring the campaign null and void.

“We’re united in our commitment to finding ways
of resuming the 2019-20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European
club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do
so,” added the statement.

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