Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted March 2, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted March 2, 2020 Coronavirus outbreak: International Champions Cup matches cancelled as Swiss League is suspended International Champions Cup matches scheduled to take place in Asia this summer have been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. The pre-season tournament sees European sides play friendlies across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal took part last summer. Meanwhile, the Swiss Football League has been put "on hold" until 23 March after a meeting between all 20 clubs on Monday discussed "various solutions". That decision comes after the Swiss government banned events involving more than 1,000 people until 15 March. The league added fixtures "will be resumed and continued as usual" should the government ban not be extended further. The ICC is still to announce the schedule for this summer's competition, which is expected to have a reduced format anyway because of the Copa America and Euro 2020. However, while there will still be matches in the United States as normal, it is felt the uncertainty over travel to Asia makes it impractical to arrange games for the region. "The health and safety of fans, clubs, players, staff and partners are our top priority," said a spokesman for the ICC's promoter, Relevant Sports. "Asia remains a key component of our global growth strategy and we look forward to hosting matches in the market in the near future," the spokesman added. A number of sporting events have already been postponed because of the virus, which originated in China. Around 86,000 people across more than 50 countries have since become infected, resulting in more than 3,000 deaths. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51676300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted May 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted May 1, 2022 FC Zürich win this Swiss league for the first time in 13 years. I didn't even know that Andre Breitenreiter was their coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted May 1, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, Tommy said: FC Zurück intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted May 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just now, nudge said: intentional? Why are you so fast? I already fixed it. I'd say autocorrect, but I didn't even type it on my phone. Brainfart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchalkeUK 402 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 At Last! A team and a coach who have realised what young Max is all about - brilliant day yesterday and two goals to open the account. Now wait for the rest of the Premier League - other than Jurgen - to realise what they could have had after Hodgson's dismal treatment in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,605 Posted December 17, 2022 Moderator Share Posted December 17, 2022 FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy's Elia Alessandrini died at the age of 25. Apparently a tragic accident while he was on holiday. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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