Coronavirus updates LIVE: UEFA recommends completion of league seasons

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 2.4 million people and spread across 212 countries. We provide you the live updates of how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 22, 2020 07:41 IST

In a video conference with its 55 member nations on Tuesday, UEFA said any decisions taken will be announced after the executive committee convenes on Thursday.
In a video conference with its 55 member nations on Tuesday, UEFA said any decisions taken will be announced after the executive committee convenes on Thursday.
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In a video conference with its 55 member nations on Tuesday, UEFA said any decisions taken will be announced after the executive committee convenes on Thursday.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting the lives of over 2.4 million people, and spreading across 212 countries.

The biggest news from the world of sport is the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics from July 24, 2020 to July 23, 2021. Additionally, the Wimbledon has been cancelled and the Champions League and Europa League have been suspended. The England Football Association has also announced that the Premier League has been suspended indefinitely. Several other tournaments, including the IPL, Premier League, The British Open and French Open have been postponed.

Suspensions or cancellations have also impacted the British Open, Moto GP, Bundesliga, ATP and WTA Tours, La Liga, Euro 2020, BWF Tour, ICC World Test Championship, Copa America, and several Formula One (F1) races among others.

Here are the updates from around the world as they happen:

 

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