Published 14:42 IST, March 24th 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic: Almost half of A-League’s players set for unemployment by June
The A-League suspension news was confirmed due to the coronavirus pandemic but footballers contracted to the league might be out of jobs by the end of May.
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coronavirus pandemic has affected sporting events all across globe. most recent news which is trending on social media is suspension of A-League which has been postponed with immediate effect. Due to coronavirus pandemic, football federation of country has anunced suspension of A-League to prevent spread of coronavirus in Australia. However, re are over 120 players in A-League with contracts that are likely to run out before season is officially over on May 31.
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Coronavirus pandemic: A-League suspension
A-League suspension comes as little surprise following coronavirus pandemic. FFA's anuncement of A-League being suspended immediately was anunced in early hours of Tuesday. update regarding A-League suspension is that games will be played at least until April 22 after assessment of coronavirus pandemic situation.
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Coronavirus in Australia: A-League suspension effect on players contracts
In a realistic scenario, coronavirus in Australia scenario may take a few months to control and prevent spread of plague. But with possibility of nearly half A-League players' contracts expiring at end of May, a decision over uncertain situation around players' contract is yet to be made. If coronavirus pandemic is still a threat and looming large, A-League suspension could put nearly half players in Australia's top-flight with jobs at end of season.
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COVID-19 lockdown: Coronavirus in Australia
Professional Footballers Australia chief executive John Didulica has expressed that he wants to provide support and assistance towards players amid COVID-19 lockdown. This situation could be a massive upheaval for most players whose contracts expire on May 31. Rescheduling fixtures is most likely option but could players represent ir respective teams after ir contracts have run down?
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Coronavirus pandemic: Coronavirus in Australia
World Health Organisation has termed coronavirus a "pandemic" and deadly bug has claimed lives of over 16,500 around world. In Australia, re have been 8 reported deaths as government has taken a plan to suspend A-League.
14:42 IST, March 24th 2020