Clubs had been optimistic that the season - suspended in mid-March with 10 games remaining - would be allowed to resume in mid-June behind closed doors. The French league will now meet on Thursday "to analyse the sporting and economic consequences" of the government announcement. Sports daily L'Equipe calculates that the top two divisions could now miss out on 243 million euros ($264 million) from broadcasters Canal Plus and beIN Sports, plus 35 million euros for international rights. PSG, whose wage bill last year pushed 350 million euros, are reportedly in discussions with their squad over pay cuts. They reportedly stand to lose up to 215 million euros in the crisis.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2020 03:56 UTC