UEFA and European leagues ‘commit to finishing the 2019-20 season’

UEFA and European leagues ‘commit to finishing the 2019-20 season’ with voiding the campaign ‘off the table’ as preparations are made for Champions League final to be played behind closed doors

By James Dutton For Mailonline

Published: 09:23 BST, 1 April 2020 | Updated: 09:39 BST, 1 April 2020

Voiding the 2019-20 season is now reportedly ‘off the table’ with UEFA and the European leagues committing to completing the current campaign.

All football across Europe has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, and uncertainty surrounds when it will be safe again to continue.

But there now appears to be a prevailing view that this season should finish before the next begins that could even see the Champions League final played behind closed doors, according to the Independent.

UEFA will hold a video conference to discuss European football’s approach to the crisis

European football’s governing body is set to to stage another videoconference on Wednesday where plans to finish the season, as well as issues over player contracts and the transfer window.

Detailed discussions are already believed to have taken place, with all parties in agreement with the view from England that the season must be completed.

It could lead to both the Champions League and Europa League showpieces taking place in front of empty stadiums.  

Two working groups are tackling the issues of league logistics and financial matters. 

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