The teams were scheduled to meet via video conference last evening but Belgian media reported at the weekend that a decision to ratify the cancellation of the season would be postponed. Belgium, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, was the first league in Europe to call off the remainder of its season. Seventeen of its financially-strapped clubs clamoured for the campaign to be declared over in an open letter to the league. She detailed a staggered easing of restrictions over the next weeks but said they would clarify sports events shortly. Belgian football association president Mehdi Bayat said he had hoped for more clarity by next week.

Source: The Star April 28, 2020 01:52 UTC