English football's plan to complete the season has suffered a fresh blow after it emerged players face being uninsured if their careers are ended because of the coronavirus. A host of players who have sought clarification as to whether they would be protected if contracting the virus meant they were forced to stop playing. And players are being advised they would not be covered if infection leads to them having to end their careers prematurely because the coronavirus is not listed as a critical illness. Critical illness cover is not standardised in players' insurance policies, but can be added for a further charge. However, many players forgo the level of cover because it can cost up to £5,000 per year in some cases.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2020 12:47 UTC