With Euro 2020 just a months away, safety concerns have grown due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.
With more and more leagues suspending their own leagues, UEFA has released an official statement detailing the steps the organisation is taking in regards to future planning.
Representatives will be discussing all domestic and European competitions, including UEFA EURO 2020.
In the light of ongoing developments in the spread of Covid-19, UEFA has invited various stakeholders to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.
— UEFA (@UEFA) March 12, 2020
Discussions will include all domestic and European competitions, including UEFA EURO 2020.
Full statement: ?
The full statement reads:
“In the light of the ongoing developments in the spread of COVID-19 across Europe and the changing analysis of the World Health Organisation, UEFA has today invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro, to attend meetings by videoconference on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.
“Discussions will include all domestic and European competitions, including UEFA EURO 2020.
“Further communication will be made following those meetings.”
The news follows the announcement that LaLiga will be postponed for at least the next two weeks, with other leagues expected to follow suit.