Professional football in England has been suspended since March 13 due to the pandemic with several clubs putting non-playing staff on leaveThe English Football League has agreed a "compromise proposal" with the body representing the country's professional players, allowing clubs to defer 25% of their wages for April amid the new coronavirus outbreak, it said Tuesday. Professional football in England has been suspended since March 13 due to the pandemic with several clubs putting non-playing staff on leave. The EFL said the agreement followed discussions focused on League One and League Two clubs. The EFL expected Championship (second-tier) clubs to make individual decisions. The EFL and PFA will also form a working group of six club captains/PFA delegates from League One and Two, supported by a representative nominated by the PFA, to engage in dialogue in respect of players' wages.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 15, 2020 15:11 UTC