Published 13:59 IST, April 24th 2020
LaLiga games could be held behind closed doors till 2021 after coronavirus crisis: Report
LaLiga clubs have reportedly been informed that fixtures will be played out behind closed doors until 2021 hinting at the resumption of the Spanish top flight.
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Ever since outbreak of coronavirus in Spain LaLiga return date has been cast into doubt. However, latest news surrounding LaLiga is that games will take place behind closed doors until 2021. This means that LaLiga fixtures could carry on without any fans inside stadium although decision is yet to be formally anunced.
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Coronavirus Spain lockdown: LaLiga return imminent?
According to reports from ESPN, Spanish top-flight clubs have been informed that LaLiga fixtures until 2021 will be played behind closed doors. LaLiga return has been talk of football fans in Spain who are er to watch Barcelona and Real Madrid battle for title. However, with LaLiga return on cards, reports claim that fans will be allowed inside stadiums as a measure to avoid a new wave of coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Spain lockdown: LaLiga return to be anunced soon?
Players in Spanish top division have divided opinions over training and LaLiga resumption amid coronavirus Spain crisis. expectation is that football in Spain will resume but only behind closed doors until 2021. An official anuncement is yet to be made by Spanish government taking into account possibility of a second wave of coronavirus.
Coronavirus Spain lockdown: Football in Spain to continue despite coronavirus?
LaLiga stars are reportedly concerned over officials' desires to complete 2019-20 season due to fear losing of up to €1 billion in revenue rar than prioritising ir health and well-being. A video conference call was held between club captains of Spain's first and second division as well as players' union AFE on Tuesday to discuss a possible solution for return of season. Although Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi did t participate, most players reportedly wanted guarantees of ir health and safety instead of football resumption.
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Coronavirus Spain lockdown: LaLiga return in June?
It appears that most likely scenario would be for remainder of domestic season to be completed over June and July behind closed doors. Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has urged Football Federations t to rush LaLiga return while Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets admitted that he does t believe 2019-20 season will be completed. Coronavirus in Spain has already claimed lives of 22,157 citizens in country according to Worldometer.
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13:59 IST, April 24th 2020