Coronavirus: Premier League season suspended as player salaries may be cut 30%
The Premier League season has been suspended until it is safe to resume play, as it is announced players may have 30% of their salary cut.
In a statement on their website, it sets out a number of new steps being taken following a Premier League Shareholders meeting held today.
It begins: "First and foremost, it was reaffirmed that the overriding priority is to aid the health and wellbeing of the nation and our communities, including players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters."
The statement goes on to list new measures regarding the season, players, steps to support the NHS, supporting clubs' community work and promoting public health messages.
It confirmed that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May, stating that "the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so."
The date when matches will restart is "under constant review"
The organisers said enabling all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played is a priority to "maintain the integrity of each competition" but any return to play will be done "only be with the full support of government and when medical guidance allows".
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