Published 12:36 IST, March 18th 2020

Premier League clubs plan closed-door games at neutral venues amid coronavirus outbreak

Premier League clubs have planned to suggest the idea of playing games behind closed doors. The league has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Premier League clubs have come up with an emergency plan to deal with coronavirus outbreak. pandemic has wreaked havoc in world, with European countries suffering most. outbreak compelled suspension of all major sporting events in Europe, including Premier League.

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Premier League postponed: Suggestion of 'Premier League closed-door games'

According to British media outlet, Sun, Premier League clubs have agreed to play remaining 92 games of league. se games could be played behind closed doors, while every game will be broadcast live on television. suggestion also includes idea of playing on two to three neutral venues at different times.

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Premier League coronavirus situation to be discussed

Premier League clubs fear that y might be only domestic league to complete all ir fixtures until June. Or leagues such as LaLiga and Bundesliga have played more games than Premier League at this time. se proposals will be put forward by Premier League clubs in a meeting that is to be scheduled for Thursday. proposal also includes using limited stadiums across country. Using a minimum number of stadiums would ensure minimal deployment of medical and police officials.

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Premier League coronavirus situation: Premier League Hall of Fame postponed

Fearing pandemic, Premier League earlier decided to play all games behind closed doors. However, it was later anunced that competition was being suspended until April to avoid mass congregation. English Football Association (FA) was set to anunce ir first two inductions into Premier League Hall of Fame this week. However, that ceremony has been postponed until furr tice due to ongoing situation across Europe. 

Premier League coronavirus: Or leagues take similar actions

Or leagues have also taken preventive measures against coronavirus outbreak. LaLiga, Bundesliga and Serie A have suspended ir fixtures until April while UEFA has suspended Champions League and Europa League too. European governing body has also decided to postpone Euro 2020 by a year. It will w be played in 2021.

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12:36 IST, March 18th 2020