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[DeathAngel]

PSG are reported to have said they are willing to play their CL games in another country.
I think the German, Italian & English Leagues will be concluded judging from the noises coming out of their officials mouths.

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[cryptofrka]

PSG are reported to have said they are willing to play their CL games in another country.
I think the German, Italian & English Leagues will be concluded judging from the noises coming out of their officials mouths.

German Bundesliga is planned to start again in beginning of May, but more news are coming from Italy that they will be canceling Serie A. France can be a strong precedent, UEFA will be helpless if a lot of nations follow France's path.

Still, Premiership will probably be played - the government is for it and also the money that the clubs are getting is much higher than in other leagues.

[Harkorede]

PSG are reported to have said they are willing to play their CL games in another country.
I think the German, Italian & English Leagues will be concluded judging from the noises coming out of their officials mouths.

German Bundesliga is planned to start again in beginning of May, but more news are coming from Italy that they will be canceling Serie A. France can be a strong precedent, UEFA will be helpless if a lot of nations follow France's path.

I'd supposed so to, but they fact they haven't cancelled or declare it null and void means there is still hope of completing the remaining fixtures, even though I don't know how feasible that will be in September.

Still, Premiership will probably be played - the government is for it and also the money that the clubs are getting is much higher than in other leagues.

That would still be subjected to a number of development in the next two weeks, I don't want to get my hopes up. At least, not until I get to the players approaching the field from their locker room.

[buwaytress]

Can't imagine PSG will be happy about missing out on the CL if UEFA ban teams from leagues that finished early. I'm sure there will be lots of legal action/appeals taken. Maybe leagues might end up getting restarted instead of cancelled. To be honest, it makes sense just to pause everything until things blow over.

Yeah, I really don't get why the rush to end things, it's not like leagues can resume 20/21 seasons in July anyway, why not just wait and see instead of just calling it off? Can't quite understand.

Anyway, the good news is now Spain is cleared for training to resume next month, least that's a sign from a Big 4 league.

Read also this piece of weird news about a lot of players in England being uncomfortable with training. Surprising if true, given just how many of them look like they can't wait to play again and all those breaking curfew and what not.

@toke, you sure you don't want to give me better than 2/1 on English league? Your position looks to be getting stronger every week.

[tokeweed]

^  Not from what I've been reading.  The league could decide to restart any moment now...  But the offer still stands as is if you wanna take it. 

[hilariousetc]

Can't imagine PSG will be happy about missing out on the CL if UEFA ban teams from leagues that finished early. I'm sure there will be lots of legal action/appeals taken. Maybe leagues might end up getting restarted instead of cancelled. To be honest, it makes sense just to pause everything until things blow over.

Yeah, I really don't get why the rush to end things, it's not like leagues can resume 20/21 seasons in July anyway, why not just wait and see instead of just calling it off? Can't quite understand.

Most people, fans and clubs alike, seem to think pausing the league is the best option. It could be a while before it's safe to do so, but football isn't going to be cancelled forever. Just resume when they're able and carry on as normal.

Read also this piece of weird news about a lot of players in England being uncomfortable with training. Surprising if true, given just how many of them look like they can't wait to play again and all those breaking curfew and what not.

I can understand their concern. Most would or should be worried about their health more than anything else. I think even if things do restart it could lead to something bad happening which shuts it all down again. All it would take was one of the players to contract it or pass it on and then half the team could get it. What then?

[tomahawk9]

Comeback is getting closer. Looks like June might be it, but govt would need to relax coronavirus lockdown.

But now league chiefs have sent a games schedule around to all 20 clubs ahead of a crunch meeting on Friday.

The best-case scenario would see the first behind-closed-doors games take place on Monday June 8, meaning training would resume in mid-May.

source: Premier League plans to return on June 8 as clubs sent new timetable to finish season despite coronavirus crisis

If the season is cancelled and Liverpool gets crowned as 19/20 champions, do they get a special trophy to commemorate winning the league title in a atypical fashion? I'm asking because the last time something extraordinary happened in the PL was in 2004 and the unbeaten Arsenal and they received a golden trophy...What color would Liverpool's trophy be?

[Harkorede]

Comeback is getting closer. Looks like June might be it, but govt would need to relax coronavirus lockdown.

But now league chiefs have sent a games schedule around to all 20 clubs ahead of a crunch meeting on Friday.

The best-case scenario would see the first behind-closed-doors games take place on Monday June 8, meaning training would resume in mid-May.

source: Premier League plans to return on June 8 as clubs sent new timetable to finish season despite coronavirus crisis

If the season is cancelled and Liverpool gets crowned as 19/20 champions, do they get a special trophy to commemorate winning the league title in a atypical fashion? I'm asking because the last time something extraordinary happened in the PL was in 2004 and the unbeaten Arsenal and they received a golden trophy...What color would Liverpool's trophy be?

I strongly doubt this would work, really. Even if the league great gets underway yet again, I don't see the possibility of all fixtures being concluded before another interruption, perhaps a total cancellation this time around.

If anyone is interested, I'm in for 10 bucks side bet that if the league resumes in June as expected; there will be another suspension/interruption before all rounds of fixtures are concluded.

[DeathAngel]

We’ll see how Germany’s Bundesliga gets on first I guess as they return first, they’re already training. I think money is probably behind the big leagues going back to play but it is what it is. Fit, young footballers are very unlikely to get seriously ill, it’s mostly older people who get badly ill.

[LTU_btc]

We’ll see how Germany’s Bundesliga gets on first I guess as they return first, they’re already training. I think money is probably behind the big leagues going back to play but it is what it is. Fit, young footballers are very unlikely to get seriously ill, it’s mostly older people who get badly ill.

Bundesliga delayed their return decision. They won't return  in action on 9th May and decision will be made on 6th May:
https://www.goal.com/en/news/bundesliga-return-decision-delayed-coronavirus-angela-merkel/17runzge6t6l516kcz6yq7e4tg
There is only few leagues which announced return dates. Switzerland will resume season on 8th June, Czech Republic 25th May, Poland 29th May.
IMO, it's not worth to expect that EPL will return earlier than July. These countries which planning to continue season don't have many new virus cases and already lifting some quarantine restrictions. While in England situation is still one of worst in Europe.

[buwaytress]

@tokes: $10 it is, on the league to restart vs you thinking it'll get cancelled? You know, since BTC's going to be at a new ATH at the time the bet settles, I'll take you on;)

@hilarious That is some pizza, bet they even get is closer to cost price, the hell to ask fans to pay so much, criminal. Re players not wanting to play, I do get their worries. I just thought it was surprising a lot of players thought this. Maybe I'm cynical to think most players are stubborn superstars breaking quarantine all the time for sex worker parties.

[cryptofrka]

Aguero had an interview today stating how scared the players are to return to play. If the players feel like that, it will be really difficult to force them back, especially in such a short time frame.

I think there is a conference today regarding the health and safety issues, perhaps we will know more about it afterwards. Some people are even proposing that players wear masks, that would really be crazy.

Here's the link to Aguero interview in case somebody's interested.

[DeathAngel]

Aguero had an interview today stating how scared the players are to return to play. If the players feel like that, it will be really difficult to force them back, especially in such a short time frame.

I think there is a conference today regarding the health and safety issues, perhaps we will know more about it afterwards. Some people are even proposing that players wear masks, that would really be crazy.

Here's the link to Aguero interview in case somebody's interested.

Aguero probably has an agenda because he knows City can’t win the PL. I think he probably would mysteriously be happy to play CL football because City have a good chance to win that.

[cryptofrka]

Aguero probably has an agenda because he knows City can’t win the PL. I think he probably would mysteriously be happy to play CL football because City have a good chance to win that.

Well, it's a legit observation. However, more than half of the clubs in the league have nothing to play for anymore.

If there was not the issue of huge money on the table, 15 out of the 20 clubs would probably vote for the season to end. The only thing making them finish the season is the broadcasting money.

[Harkorede]

Aguero had an interview today stating how scared the players are to return to play. If the players feel like that, it will be really difficult to force them back, especially in such a short time frame.

I think there is a conference today regarding the health and safety issues, perhaps we will know more about it afterwards. Some people are even proposing that players wear masks, that would really be crazy.

Here's the link to Aguero interview in case somebody's interested.

Aguero probably has an agenda because he knows City can’t win the PL. I think he probably would mysteriously be happy to play CL football because City have a good chance to win that.

I don't think Aguero will care more about Liverpool winning the league than his fellows colleagues and others players health and safety, I could be wrong though, but you should also know Aguero's won one and still have two trophy to challenge for, though.

I strongly doubt any Liverpool player would also be so willing take the field now, tbh.

How do you play 90 minutes even in a closed stadium thinking solely about if any of your opponents could be carrying the virus or even someone from your own team ? Do you they shake and/or hug each other before or during the match, how do celebrate a goal ? or do they play a football match were a defender needs to be 2 meters clear away the attacker ?

The FA really needs to understand that there are certain situations you just have to accept, and this is one of those situations...

PS: My side bet offer is still up for grab..

[LFC_Bitcoin]

If there was not the issue of huge money on the table, 15 out of the 20 clubs would probably vote for the season to end. The only thing making them finish the season is the broadcasting money.

Yeah you’re right, plus there’s the legal obligations because I’m pretty sure Sky & BT would be taking measures to claw monies owed back. They paid to broadcast the games in their TV contract.

I don’t think fans will even be allowed to go to the games at the start of the 2020/21 season.

[tokeweed]

@tokes: $10 it is, on the league to restart vs you thinking it'll get cancelled? You know, since BTC's going to be at a new ATH at the time the bet settles, I'll take you on;)

Oh that bet...  I thought you were talking about the football transfers one.  DeathAngel and already confirmed and I got two to one for it.    I can't take your bet as it would be unfair to DeathAngel.

But if he's ok with it, let's go.  I say that league gets cancelled and LFC declared champion, points and places as they are.

[hilariousetc]

https://www.premierleague.com/news/1663603?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gposts&utm_campaign=news

At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

It was reiterated that the thoughts of all are with those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the Premier League’s priority is the health and safety of players, coaches, managers, club staff, supporters and the wider community.

The League and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers.

The League welcomed the creation of the Government medical working group for a return of elite sport, which met for the first time this morning.

No decisions were taken at today’s Shareholders’ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding "Project Restart".

It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.

The clubs reconfirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season, maintaining integrity of the competition and welcomed the Government’s support.

Nothing we didn't already know or expect.

Aguero probably has an agenda because he knows City can’t win the PL. I think he probably would mysteriously be happy to play CL football because City have a good chance to win that.

Well, it's a legit observation. However, more than half of the clubs in the league have nothing to play for anymore.

If there was not the issue of huge money on the table, 15 out of the 20 clubs would probably vote for the season to end. The only thing making them finish the season is the broadcasting money.

The PL clubs will probably get that money regardless of what happens. The PL will likely be obligated to pay them it unless they have a contract that says otherwise. Can't imagine it's a well we didn't get paid so you can't either sort of deal.

[DeathAngel]

@tokes: $10 it is, on the league to restart vs you thinking it'll get cancelled? You know, since BTC's going to be at a new ATH at the time the bet settles, I'll take you on;)

Oh that bet...  I thought you were talking about the football transfers one.  DeathAngel and already confirmed and I got two to one for it.    I can't take your bet as it would be unfair to DeathAngel.

But if he's ok with it, let's go.  I say that league gets cancelled and LFC declared champion, points and places as they are.

You two can have a bet of course man, don’t let me stand in the way.

It seems the PL & club officials had productive talks today, the season is still planned to finish.....probably.

[BitSat19]

@tokes: $10 it is, on the league to restart vs you thinking it'll get cancelled? You know, since BTC's going to be at a new ATH at the time the bet settles, I'll take you on;)

Oh that bet...  I thought you were talking about the football transfers one.  DeathAngel and already confirmed and I got two to one for it.    I can't take your bet as it would be unfair to DeathAngel.

But if he's ok with it, let's go.  I say that league gets cancelled and LFC declared champion, points and places as they are.

You two can have a bet of course man, don’t let me stand in the way.

It seems the PL & club officials had productive talks today, the season is still planned to finish.....probably.

Right now situation is very scary for all even authorities also not clear about what to do but if they able to have training sessions good without any big trouble then surely we will able to have this all back soon otherwise its going to be cancel option.