Yes. After 30 games the top six play a home and away league.
Covid-19 & Football
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To my understanding it seems much, much more likely that we would have won the title than they would have.
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Yeah, maybe visit a few wet markets while they're at it
Apart from the current ban on any foreigners entering China (apart from those with express permission in the form of a special visa). Can't imagine that ban being lifted until at least June onwards (and then matches behind closed doors could be possible here) or them agreeing to 20 full squads and support staff.
I seem to recall you mentioning that Disney land in china was now open and people are walking around as there is no lockdown?
This would at least fans allow fans into a stadium for atmosphere and not too dissimilar to a pre-season tour. Could China relax thier visa restrictions for the $$$$ and publicity
Why would anyone in their right minds go there?
Because they are no longer in lock down
Correct on the first sentence (though precautions are still in place).
There is however zero correlation with a pre-season tour. 11 matches per 20 teams. The $ is really negligible in the scheme of things however there's no doubt whatsoever publicity would be a very valuable resource going forward in trying to normalise relations with the West.
However the chance of creating a further outbreak from a group of people that will for sure include a few asymptomatics and that wouldn't undergo the current 14 day quarantine (for everyone entering the country) would likely be too high a price.
I would actually think the quarantine would be the easiest bit. The first thing teams would do normally would be go to a base to train. It'd just be that with a few extra precautions for two weeks.
Indeed yes there is that option but that isn't how the Chinese quarantine (or indeed anyone) : hotels with plastic covered walls and floors, enough personal hygiene accessories (soap) etc. and enough water for 2 weeks. Robots delivering Chinese meals 3 times a day. I'm not sure how you could have a serious quarantine for a squad playing together!
Yes, I'm sure everyone trusts what Beijing says after all this, and the reopening of the vile wet markets recently.
I bet people will be flocking to go there as soon as Xi Ping Glorious Leader proclaims everything OK-Dokey safe!
Lack of football is whats driving me insane, not the staying in doors... Soo.... I had a thought, and looked to see in other leagues out side of Europe, and Aisa were still continuing and found that both Superliga Argentina and Brasileirão - Brazil were. They are also still up and running in Russia 🙂🙂🙂
It’s still on.
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The Premier League today released the following statement.
At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed in detail how to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
First and foremost, it was reaffirmed that the overriding priority is to aid the health and wellbeing of the nation and our communities, including players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters.
Season restart
It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.
The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution.
With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.
However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows.
The sporting and financial implications for Premier League clubs as well as for The FA, EFL and National League were considered at today’s meeting.
Consulting players
In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019/20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration.
This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change.
The League will be in regular contact with the PFA and the union will join a meeting which will be held tomorrow between the League, players and club representatives.
Solidarity with clubs below PL
Discussions also took place regarding financial relief for clubs in the short term and while there is no single solution, measures are to be put in place to immediately deal with the impact of falling cash flow.
Critically, the League unanimously voted to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League as it is aware of the severe difficulties clubs throughout the football pyramid are suffering at this time.
Supporting NHS
Further to that assistance, the League remains committed to supporting the National Health Service, its staff and helping people in communities, not least those who are most vulnerable.
The League, clubs, players and managers express huge appreciation for the heroic efforts of NHS staff and all other key workers who are carrying out critical jobs in such difficult circumstances.
In consultation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Premier League is immediately committing £20 million to support the NHS, communities, families and vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need.
This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis.
Supporting clubs’ community work
In response to COVID-19, Premier League clubs have been supporting tens of thousands of people in their communities each and every day through targeted activity including donations to foodbanks, telephone calls to the elderly, food parcels delivered to the vulnerable and a wide range of free resources to support wellbeing and education.
Many Premier League clubs are also working closely with their local NHS Trusts to provide valuable support through the provision of resources, volunteers and facilities.
Now, more than ever, clubs are playing a vital role to support the wellbeing of those in their communities and alleviate pressure on critical health services.
Promoting public health messages
Working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and the NHS, the wide reach and appeal of the Premier League and our clubs will continue to be used to promote important public health messaging throughout this crisis.
The Premier League would like to reiterate that the thoughts of all our clubs are with all those directly affected by COVID-19.
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The Premier League today released the following statement.
At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed in detail how to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
First and foremost, it was reaffirmed that the overriding priority is to aid the health and wellbeing of the nation and our communities, including players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters.
Season restart
It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.
The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution.
With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.
However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows.
The sporting and financial implications for Premier League clubs as well as for The FA, EFL and National League were considered at today’s meeting.
Consulting players
In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019/20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration.
This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change.
The League will be in regular contact with the PFA and the union will join a meeting which will be held tomorrow between the League, players and club representatives.
Solidarity with clubs below PL
Discussions also took place regarding financial relief for clubs in the short term and while there is no single solution, measures are to be put in place to immediately deal with the impact of falling cash flow.
Critically, the League unanimously voted to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League as it is aware of the severe difficulties clubs throughout the football pyramid are suffering at this time.
Supporting NHS
Further to that assistance, the League remains committed to supporting the National Health Service, its staff and helping people in communities, not least those who are most vulnerable.
The League, clubs, players and managers express huge appreciation for the heroic efforts of NHS staff and all other key workers who are carrying out critical jobs in such difficult circumstances.
In consultation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Premier League is immediately committing £20 million to support the NHS, communities, families and vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need.
This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis.
Supporting clubs’ community work
In response to COVID-19, Premier League clubs have been supporting tens of thousands of people in their communities each and every day through targeted activity including donations to foodbanks, telephone calls to the elderly, food parcels delivered to the vulnerable and a wide range of free resources to support wellbeing and education.
Many Premier League clubs are also working closely with their local NHS Trusts to provide valuable support through the provision of resources, volunteers and facilities.
Now, more than ever, clubs are playing a vital role to support the wellbeing of those in their communities and alleviate pressure on critical health services.
Promoting public health messages
Working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England and the NHS, the wide reach and appeal of the Premier League and our clubs will continue to be used to promote important public health messaging throughout this crisis.
The Premier League would like to reiterate that the thoughts of all our clubs are with all those directly affected by COVID-19.
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I didn't read any of this, I just saw momo saying "it's still on" and that was all I needed.
That’s all you need.
I want to believe in you, so I am ignoring everything else written or said about the subject anywhere else.
Can't fucking wait! Champions!
Logic? Behind Harry Kane's "reasoning"? Hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa.
One or two like Karren Brady advocated it because they thought that was the option that would most benefit their own club, which I suppose is understandable.
One or two like Karren Brady advocated it because they thought that was the option that would most benefit their own club, which I suppose is understandable.
It’s so he has a chance of playing in next seasons champions league.
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