If last week was focused on sport assessing the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak – still feels very dystopian sci-fi novel-writing that – and putting sporting activity on hold, then this week will be about working out what to do next.
One of the hangers-on of soccer gave up the ghost on Sunday with Liga MX declaring a suspension until further notice.
In a move that really will send everyone heading for the hills, the English Premier League then canceled its inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony which was planned for Thursday.
European soccer will begin its ‘what’s next?’ planning at a very virtual gathering of the members of UEFA on Tuesday. One of the options under discussion will be moving the European Championships, scheduled for June, to the summer of 2021.
This would allow time for the various domestic leagues to finish. There is even a story floating about that the tournament could be held from November to December instead.
The 2019-2020 Champions League could well be completed in the style of a short tournament at a neutral venue although the competition still has four matches from the Last-16 round to complete.
The best way forward will no doubt be one of the topics for the Sports Burst live show which will keep on keeping on at 12PM ET.
Head to our beIN SPORTS USA Facebook page, Youtube channel and beIN SPORTS XTRA to join in.
And while you are on beIN SPORTS XTRA, then enjoy a true precious commodity these days. Live Soccer.
Oh yes.
The Turkish Super Lig is still going on behind closed doors.
Which means Antalyaspor against Sivasspor with the visitors having the chance to move into second, one point off the top with a win.
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