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Premier League extends suspension until April 30

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Thursday, 19 March 2020 05:21

Premier League bosses further postponed games in the division until April 30 at a coronavirus summit on Thursday, but they underlined their commitment to finish the season.

The Football Association board has also agreed for the June 1 limit to finish a professional season to be extended indefinitely.

The Premier League held an emergency video conference to discuss the implications of UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months and attempt to play this season's Champions League and Europa League to a conclusion.

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FA 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 board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019-20 season in relation to professional football, meaning games could, in theory, run much later into the year.

Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that the meeting, which involved senior figures from all 20 top-flight clubs and Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, was unlikely to result in a firm decision on the outcome of outstanding domestic issues such as relegation, league placings and any confirmation of Liverpool as this season's champions.

Football across Europe has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has left many nations in a state of lockdown.

All Premier League fixtures had been suspended until April 4 at the earliest.

Sources also told ESPN on Wednesday that the meeting was primarily designed to ensure that communication continues between all parties, particularly after UEFA's announcements earlier this week.

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