Published 18:51 IST, April 28th 2020

UEFA gives Premier League, other European Leagues deadline to plan restart of season

UEFA has demanded all European Leagues to provide a plan for the restart and if required, a format change, for their respective leagues, by May 25.

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UEFA has given Premier League and or top European leagues a deline to provide plans for resumption of ir respective leagues. coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on almost all sporting events across globe causing  indefinite suspension of Premier League and or European leagues. However, as coronavirus crisis is slowly easing off across European continent, UEFA has demanded chiefs in Premier League as well as or European leagues, to communicate with governing body over plans for resuming ir respective leagues, by May 25.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Premier League return

coronavirus pandemic caused suspension of English top-flight competition on March 13 and footballers have been vised to remain indoors ever since. rumours of a Premier League return have got football fans on edge of ir seats amid coronavirus lockdown. UEFA has asked for a solution by top leers in Premier League over a possible resumption of English top-division football.

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Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA demand deline from European Leagues

Only last week, UEFA agreed that qualification for next season;s UEFA Champions League and Europa League will be decided on 'sporting merit' this season. According to reports from Sky Sports, UEFA has w sent out guidelines for top European Leagues, including Premier League, to come to an agreement over a solution of restarting of ir respective leagues by May 25. solution must also include relevant format, if any, for  competition for ir respective leagues. UEFA will also demand an explanation from Dutch FA to justify ir premature termination of Eredivisie.

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Coronavirus pandemic: UEFA to hold conference meeting on May 27

UEFA executive committee will hold ar conference call on May 27 to decide wher remaining fixtures in European competitions can be completed in August. top officials at UEFA will be supportive of any league that is unable to provide clarity by May 25, due to government implications of  coronavirus lockdown. UEFA has me strong recommendations for  current domestic season to be completed, even accepting suggestions of a 'different format' rar than cancelling of entire campaign.

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18:51 IST, April 28th 2020