Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA defends decision to stage Atalanta vs Valencia amidst crisis

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has defended decision to play Atalanta vs Valencia clash earlier this year. Many organisations have accused UEFA of giving Champions League clash between Atalanta and Valencia, which was held on February 19, green light despite outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. More than 40,000 fans attended game which was held at Giuseppe Meazza. It is considered to be one of major reasons for outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. mayor of Bergamo termed Atalanta vs Valencia match a 'biological bomb' for coronavirus pandemic in aftermath of UEFA Champions League clash.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Aleksander Ceferin backs UEFA

However, Aleksander Ceferin has refused to take any criticism for February 19 UEFA Champions League game. Ceferin stated that y h way of kwing  situation (coronavirus pandemic) will take such a drastic turn so quickly. Aleksander Ceferin said “On February 19, one knew that Lombardy would be centre of epidemic (coronavirus pandemic). Who were we to say it shouldn’t go ahe? We followed vice of authorities at all times and we couldn’t do anything. Decisions can’t be taken in a day,” he ded. Aleksander Ceferin also said that UEFA was right to go ahe with second leg as it took place behind closed doors.

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Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA Champions League return date

With UEFA moving Euro 2020 to next year, UEFA Champions League is expected to run its course this year. UEFA can resume Champions League on May 2020 if coronavirus pandemic situation is under control by n.  UEFA Champions League 2019-20 final could take place on June 27, 2020, at Ataturk Olympic Stium in Istanbul. However, re are details about when remaining games will be played.

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