COVID-19: ICC tournament axed this year; could have featured Liverpool, Man United

SINGAPORE — Fans of top European football clubs will not be able see them in action at the National Stadium this July, after the International Champions Cup organisers confirmed that it will not take place in Asia this summer.

According to The Straits Times, the three teams tentatively being lined up for this year’s tournament, had it not been cancelled, would have been runaway English Premier League leaders Liverpool, their arch-rivals Manchester United, and German giants Borussia Dortmund – the former club of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

“The health and safety of fans, clubs, players, staff and partners are our top priority and we believe this is in the best interests of all parties involved,” it added in response to queries from The Straits Times.Cancellation follows disruptions to other sports eventsThe ICC's cancellation follows disruptions to two major events here.

Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix was cancelled, as were several international golf tournaments in the region. Other events such as the World Team Table Tennis Championships and World Athletics Indoor Championships have been postponed, while the Chinese Super League football competition has been suspended indefinitely.

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