PL supsension extended till April 30
The shutdown of English football was extended until at least April 30 on Thursday after the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) held crisis meetings.
"We've agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier 30 April," said a joint statement by the English Football Association, Premier League, EFL, players and managers' bodies.
UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 earlier this week could allow games to be completed over the summer if strict restrictions on travelling are lifted in time.
The leagues still hope to finish the season once play can be restarted rather than accepting the current standings as final or declaring the campaign null and void.
Even if play can commence in early May, that could mean matches stretching beyond the June 30 goal UEFA agreed on for finishing the season on Tuesday. However, the English authorities are putting no limit of when the 2019/20 season must be finished by.
"The FA's Rules and Regulations state that 'the season shall terminate not later than the 1 June' and 'each competition shall, within the limit laid down by The FA, determine the length of its own playing season'. However, The FA's Board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019/20 season.
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