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‘ 6 Premier Players ‘

Wed May 20, 2020 9:35 am

The Latest: 6 Premier League players test positive for virus
May 19, 2020 Associated Press



The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The Premier League says six players on three clubs have tested positive for the coronavirus following the first round of checks.

Tests were conducted on 748 players and club staff on Sunday and Monday.

The league has not disclosed the names of the individuals who tested positive. They must self-isolate for seven days.

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Spanish soccer club Málaga says it plans to fire some employees to improve its financial situation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The second-division club’s finances have been overseen by a public administrator since a judge replaced Qatari club owner Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani in February.

Málaga says the measure is one of many being taken to “ease the difficult economic situation it is experiencing.” It says the “restructuring” is needed to ensure its sustainability.

The club did not say which employees will be fired. The team is in 15th place in the second-division standings.

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The German basketball league plans to finish its season next month in a closed three-week tournament.

Ten teams will live in Munich and play at the Audi Dome without fans or contact with the outside world. The league’s seven other teams will not take part and their season will be declared finished.

Each team will be allowed to bring 22 people to live in hotels closed to the public. Games will be played at the venue which hosted the basketball tournament at the 1972 Olympics.

The plan was approved by the government of the state of Bavaria.

League president Alexander Reil says the tournament offers “a certain return to normality” with strong health safeguards amid the coronavirus pandemic. The league has not played since March 8.

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French soccer’s awards ceremony has been canceled because of the co

Re: ‘ 6 Premier Players ‘

Wed May 20, 2020 10:56 pm

Forever Blue wrote:The Latest: 6 Premier League players test positive for virus
May 19, 2020 Associated Press



The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The Premier League says six players on three clubs have tested positive for the coronavirus following the first round of checks.

Tests were conducted on 748 players and club staff on Sunday and Monday.

The league has not disclosed the names of the individuals who tested positive. They must self-isolate for seven days.

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Spanish soccer club Málaga says it plans to fire some employees to improve its financial situation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The second-division club’s finances have been overseen by a public administrator since a judge replaced Qatari club owner Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani in February.

Málaga says the measure is one of many being taken to “ease the difficult economic situation it is experiencing.” It says the “restructuring” is needed to ensure its sustainability.

The club did not say which employees will be fired. The team is in 15th place in the second-division standings.

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The German basketball league plans to finish its season next month in a closed three-week tournament.

Ten teams will live in Munich and play at the Audi Dome without fans or contact with the outside world. The league’s seven other teams will not take part and their season will be declared finished.

Each team will be allowed to bring 22 people to live in hotels closed to the public. Games will be played at the venue which hosted the basketball tournament at the 1972 Olympics.

The plan was approved by the government of the state of Bavaria.

League president Alexander Reil says the tournament offers “a certain return to normality” with strong health safeguards amid the coronavirus pandemic. The league has not played since March 8.

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French soccer’s awards ceremony has been canceled because of the co


I read somewhere earlier Annis, that three of them were Watford players? I said it before,the time is not now, as gutting as no football has been for everyone, especially us fans,surely lives must come first? I wonder if al, managers have been as clear as Klopp? Made a statement earlier today, stating it was up to theight player if he wanted to train now or not,and there would be no ramifications if a player doesn't feel,it's safe to do so,which is spot on imho. :old: :bluebird: