Published 12:59 IST, April 2nd 2020

Coronavirus crisis: PL clubs labelled as 'immoral' over players' pay by politicians

Politicians have hammered Premier League clubs for full payment towards their players and neglecting the non-playing staff members amid the coronavirus crisis.

Reported by: Arnold Dsouza
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coronavirus crisis has caused havoc all over globe affecting sporting events as well. FA decided to suspend Premier League until April 30 at least following outbreak of unprecedented situation. However, Premier League stars have been accused of lacking morals by politicians in England amid coronavirus crisis. 

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Coronavirus crisis: FA suspends Premier League

coronavirus crisis forced  FA to issue a statement confirming  suspension of Premier League at least until end of April. Amid coronavirus crisis, a few Premier League clubs have issued that n-playing staff members will receive pay cuts following coronavirus crisis. This drew criticism from politicians who hammered  PFA board for ir "immoral attitude". Here is statement from FA confirming suspension of Premier League due to coronavirus crisis. 

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Coronavirus crisis: Mayor of London slams PFA

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PFA (Professional Footballers Association) has been slammed by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan after realizing that n-playing staff members received pay cuts but players were still on full w bills. Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy confirmed around 550 n-playing staff members will take home only 80 percent of ir salaries for April and May. This has enrd politicians as Premier League players on relatively high w rates continue to receive ir payments in full.

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Coronavirus crisis: Players agree to w cuts

As a result of  COVID-19 lockdown in Italy, Serie A agreed to slash player ws amid suspension of league. Clubs in LaLiga have also ensured that players receive pay cuts in order for remainder of staff members to receive ir full pay. However, situation in England has been reversed which has resulted in politicians accusing Premier League stars of being 'immoral' amid COVID-19 lockdown. 

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12:59 IST, April 2nd 2020