English Football Association chief Greg Clark has ruled out the possibility that fans will be allowed to attend the matches "any time soon", warning that the new Corona virus pandemic could cost his association up to 300 million pounds ($ 373 million).
English football has stopped since mid-March due to an outbreak of the Coronavirus, and the decision was taken to end the 2019-2020 season in each of the leagues below the first four grades, but the effects of "Covid-19" may not be limited to the current season, but there is a possibility to extend until the season 2020 2021 according to what Clark warned in a letter to the English Football Association Board.
"With the continued application of social divergence in the future, we are facing major changes in the entire football economy. For example, it is difficult to expect crowds of fans who are the lifeblood of the game, to return to matches any time soon," Clark said.
The Premier League is still hoping to end the season behind closed doors, with a "resumption project" which aims to reduce expected losses by around 1 billion pounds if the tournament is not completed.
Reports indicated that the Premier League clubs were informed Friday that the remaining matches of the season should be played in neutral courts.
At the bottom of the pyramid, where small clubs depend mainly on match ticket revenue, unlike the major clubs that benefit from the massive revenue from TV broadcast rights, there are doubts about whether it is possible to run another season without an audience.
Clark, whose union was also affected by the cancellation of at least four games for the national team and the suspension of the cup competition, revealed that a "reasonable" budget cut of 75 million pounds had been agreed.
"In the worst case scenario, this (budget cut) will be necessary for the next four years in order to offset a 300 million pound deficit. This will clearly affect many of our plans, will affect all aspects of the game and all important projects will be affected," he said.
The League League is looking to resume the season in early June, behind closed doors, until it reaches the end in late July - early August, but everything is related to the evolving situation and the next steps the government will take in easing the closure measures.
There are 92 games remaining in Liverpool's Premier League, 25 points behind Manchester City II, and therefore his first title since 1990 is almost settled if the season resumes.
According to the "Appeal Project", the matches will be held behind closed doors against the fans, as it will allow the presence of a maximum of 400 people on the field between players, coaches, administrators and journalists, provided that the results of their examinations for "Covid-19" are negative, and in certain stadiums to limit the depletion of limited resources It is intended for medical services.
New measures will be taken in the stadiums to ensure a commitment to social distance and a safe distance at a time when players will be asked to come alone to exercise in their sports clothes at home.
The officials also suggested that August 22 be the start of the 2022-2021 season.
In the event that the season cannot be ended, the financial and economic repercussions will be very severe for the clubs.

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