The EL represents professional football leagues in Europe and its members include the top flights of England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, which have all been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Clubs across Europe have been hit hard by the stoppage and leagues are now looking at different ways to resume their seasons, the EL's Alberto Colombo told the BBC https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52291542. Coronavirus: Football seasons will resume without fans but no dates yet, says European Leagues official https://t.co/UGptHoDcAq — The Straits Times (@STcom) April 16, 2020"Ultimately, we all know the governments of the countries are the ones in charge for lifting the various restrictions that apply to sport." The Italian football federation wants to resume training as soon as the country's lockdown ends on May 3 and has recommended that players and staff be tested and isolated in training camps. Football: Seasons will resume without fans, but no dates yet - European Leagues official https://t.co/AeFLRVRzyY — ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) April 16, 2020"There is no doubt that players' health comes first, and also the health of all those involved in matches - staff of clubs, media, everyone has to be safe."

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 16, 2020 13:18 UTC