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©  D.R.
Covid-19/Rugby: English Rugby Football Union cancels all competitions except the Premiership

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, "Rugby Football Union is announcing the end of the 2019-20 rugby season for all league, cup and county rugby in England. The only exception to this is the Gallagher Premiership, who we are in active discussions with to review possible best next steps," said Bill…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 178455
• Published on 23/03/20 at 12:49
©  J. league
Covid-19/Japan: no relegations at the end of the season, no matches until at least 03/04/2020

The J-League, the Japan Football League, has changed the format of its first three divisions (Meiji Yasuda J1 League, Meiji Yasuda J2 League, and Meiji Yasuda J3 League) and is applying exceptional promotion/relegation rules (due to the Covid-19 pandemic), according to the body following an…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 178354
• Published on 23/03/20 at 12:04
©  LFP
Covid-19: finishing Ligue 1 and 2 is "vital for the future of the clubs and French football" (LFP)

"The priority is to finish the Ligue 1 Conforama and Domino's Ligue 2. Given the sporting and economic stakes involved, this priority is vital for the future of the clubs and French football," stated the LFP on 17/03/2020. The LFP communicated during the end of its board meeting (by telephone…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 178044
• Published on 20/03/20 at 12:20
©  KPMG
Covid-19: an impact of €3.45-4bn on the European Top 5 if the 2019-20 season does not resume (KPMG)

Assuming no more matches are played during the 2019-20 season in the Top 5 European Leagues (Premier League, LaLiga Santander, Bundesliga, Serie A TIM and Ligue 1 Conforama), the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on their revenues would amount to a total of between €3.45bn and €4bn…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Clubs, Finance, …
• Article # 178042
• Published on 20/03/20 at 11:45
©  D.R.
Covid-19: "Mid or late May latest start date to complete season by 30/06/2020" (J. Tebas, LaLiga)

"The fundamental scenario is that in the middle, or late May, is the latest start date so that we can complete the season on 30/06/2020. The scenario may also depend on certain Champions League matches being played on the weekend, which could give us some leeway," said Javier Tebas, president of…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Marketing - Communication, Clubs, Stadiums, …
• Article # 178269
• Published on 20/03/20 at 09:29
©  Premier League
Covid-19: The FA, Premier League, EFL and Women's leagues postponed until 30/04/2020

"The FA, Premier League, EFL and women's professional game, together with the PFA (Professional Footballers Association) and LMA (League Managers Association) have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30/04/2020," announced the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums
• Article # 178248
• Published on 19/03/20 at 17:34
©  DFB
Covid-19 / Germany: "We are fighting for our freedom from a virus" (F. Keller, DFB)

"Some problems that seemed important to us yesterday appear small today and everything has really been put into perspective. The cancellation of all football games in the coming weeks and months will make a major contribution to stopping the spread of the disease. We are fighting for our freedom…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 178160
• Published on 19/03/20 at 15:39
©  FIFA
Covid-19: "A spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity" (Gianni Infantino, FIFA)

"We have shown again today a spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity. These must be our key drivers moving forward and I would like to thank all the Confederations' presidents for their positive contributions and efforts," said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, on 18/03/2020…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal
• Article # 178163
• Published on 19/03/20 at 10:00
©  ECA
Covid-19: "Decision to postpone Euro 2020 testament to collective decision-making" (A. Agnelli, ECA)

"Today's decision to postpone the UEFA Euro 2020 (rescheduled from 11/06 to 11/07/2021) is testament to the unity and collaborative efforts of professional game stakeholders to engage in collective decision-making in the best interest of the game," said Andrea Agnelli, chairman of the ECA and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations
• Article # 178129
• Published on 19/03/20 at 09:20
©  FIFA
Covid-19: "I suggest to accept the postponement of Euro 2020 to June/July 2021" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"I have called for a Bureau of the Council conference call (on Wednesday 18/03/2020) to see how we can progress matters collectively. During this call, I will suggest to accept the postponements of the CONMEBOL 2020 Copa América and the UEFA Euro 2020 to June/July of 2021," said Gianni Infantino…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 178101
• Published on 18/03/20 at 15:35