The league last month set April 30 as a projected date for the resumption of football but the deadline was unrealistic. It was symptomatic of the lack of a coherent response to the Covid-19 crisis. The more sensible decision has now been taken to begin playing again “only when it is safe and appropriate to do so.” The return of matches will happen when government and medical advice determines that the danger has passed.
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