Covid-19: Premier League matches to be played in empty stadiums
LONDON — All Premier League and lower division matches in England are to be played without spectators amid the coronavirus outbreak, British newspaper the Times reported on Wednesday (March 11).
Juventus' Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates in front of empty seats with the match played behind closed doors. Italy's Serie A has since been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak while French Ligue 1 and Spanish La Liga games are being played without spectators.
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LONDON — All Premier League and lower division matches in England are to be played without spectators amid the coronavirus outbreak, British newspaper the Times reported on Wednesday (March 11).
The report said the season will not be postponed and that the games behind closed doors will not be shown in pubs "to avoid congregation of people".
About 450 people in Britain have been infected by coronavirus and eight have died.
The Times said "the plan may be implemented once the number of UK coronavirus cases passes 500".
Italy's Serie A has been suspended while French Ligue 1 and Spanish La Liga games are being played without spectators.
Juventus on Wednesday said their defender Daniele Rugani had tested positive for coronavirus, casting doubt on the Italian side's Champions League last-16 return leg against Olympique Lyonnais next week. REUTERS
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