KUALA LUMPUR - Asia's top football competitions will go ahead this year despite the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official told AFP, although games may have to be played behind closed doors.
"Both will be played this year. We still have time," John told AFP, adding that new dates for the competitions may be known by the end of April. His comments came after the AFC on Tuesday announced the indefinite postponement of all matches scheduled for May and June due to the virus. Domestic leagues remain on hold around the world, including in China where the virus first emerged, but where football shows no sign of returning despite optimism the outbreak is under control.
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