Premier League players could be forced to take 50 percent pay cut amid coronavirus crisis

Premier League stars might have to take a 50 percent pay cut as clubs in lower league could go bust in COVID-19 lockdown.  coronavirus pandemic news caught FA completely off guard and a decision was made to suspend Premier League until April 30. It is reported that footballers in English top-flight are facing a potential £100 million-plus pay cut in order to save lower league clubs from going bust.

Coronavirus pandemic: Premier League suspended 

Following coronavirus pandemic situation, Premier League decided to suspend games until April 30 at least. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was first person to test positive in Premier League following coronavirus pandemic news. However, with  rise in people testing positive for coronavirus in UK, Premier League return date seems uncertain.

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Coronavirus pandemic news calls for emergency talks

Emergency talks between Premier League, PFA and EFL have been held to provide a survival strategy in coronavirus pandemic situation. meeting disclosed that difficult decisions will need to be made in order to combat coronavirus pandemic situation. A report from Telegraph states that Premier League stars might receive only half ir pay for next three months amid ongoing 'coronavirus in UK' crisis and one member of board explained that this proposal would mitigate ecomic conditions and prevent lower league clubs from going bust.

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Coronavirus in UK: Premier League return date? 

'coronavirus in UK' news has grabbed headlines with  number of fatalities due to deadly bug. With most people in country under COVID-19 lockdown, scheduled Premier League return date soon after April 30 seems unlikely. outbreak of coronavirus in UK has already claimed lives of 759 citizens and government has enforced a strict lockdown to contain spread. 

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