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REUTERS: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is to give 140 clubs from the lower divisions and women's leagues a lump sum aimed at helping them survive the crisis caused by the new coronavirus, the organisation said on Monday. The 19 million reais (US$3.6 million) will go to 88 clubs in the third and fourth tier of the men's leagues and the 52 teams in the top two women's divisions. "We're living through an unprecedented moment of global crisis, whose extension and consequences are still incalculable," CBF president Rogerio Caboclo said. "It's therefore necessary to act with reason and responsibility. Our objective with these measures is to provide direct and immediate help." Each team in the third tier Serie C will get 200,000 reais (US$37,800), while each of the 68 clubs in the Serie D will receive 120,000 reais. The 16 teams in the A1 top women's division will get 120,000 reais and 50,000 reais will go to each of the 36 teams in the A2 second division. Each of … [Read more...] about Brazil’s CBF to give lower divisions, women’s clubs financial aid

BERLIN: German clubs from the top two divisions on Tuesday ratified a proposal to extend the suspension of matches until at least April 30 amid the coronavirus outbreak but still plan to finish the season by June 30, the German Football League (DFL) said. The DFL had last week proposed the extension from April 2 with the country still in lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. DFL CEO Christian Seifert said team training could not resume before April 5 but the league still planned to complete the season by end of June. "We cannot even discuss anything earlier than April 30," Seifert told a news conference with reporters phoning in. "It would be completely inappropriate. Germany has other things to deal with at the moment." More than 67,000 people have been infected in Germany and more than 680 have died as the virus sweeps across the continent. "Nothing changed in our plan to finish the season by June 30," Seifert said in a news conference, adding though that given the … [Read more...] about German clubs ratify play suspension until at least April 30: DFL

REUTERS: Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen have come together to create a 20 million euros (18.3 million pounds) solidarity fund to help German clubs in the top two tiers stave off a potential financial crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Germany's Bundesliga and second division are set to resume in April but the organising body's (DFL) executive committee has recommended the season be suspended until at least April 30, which will further impact revenues of clubs across the country. Dortmund said the four clubs, who participated in the Champions League this season, will forego their share of the national media revenue - approximately 12.5 million euros - while adding an additional 7.5 million euros of their own. "We are prepared to help out other professional football clubs if it is ultimately a matter of cushioning the financial effects of the pandemic," Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said in a statement … [Read more...] about Four Bundesliga teams create a 20 million euros fund for clubs in crisis

SINGAPORE: Some clubs which had planned to hold promotional events on the night before their venues are slated to close have decided against such moves, they told CNA on Wednesday (Mar 25). This follows an announcement made on Tuesday (Mar 24) that gatherings outside school and work will be limited to a maximum of 10 people from Thursday at 11.59pm to Apr 30 this year, the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force had said. In addition, the task force said in a statement that it all entertainment venues must close, such as night clubs, discos, karaoke outlets, cinemas and theatres where it said there is a high risk of transmission due to sustained close contact over a period of time. READ: COVID-19 temporary measures: Gatherings outside of school and work limited to 10 people, entertainment venues to close READ: Message that student with COVID-19 had visited club is 'unverified': Zouk Speaking to CNA, Magic Carpet Lounge managing director Mr Sanjay Rekhi said that the club … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Clubs ditch promotions, call off ‘farewell’ parties on final night before closures take effect

HONG KONG: Former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been diagnosed with COVID-19 following his return to China, the Belgian's Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng announced on its official website on Sunday. Fellaini, who joined Shandong last January from the English Premier League side, returned to the country on Friday to join up with his club and tested positive for the coronavirus. The former Belgium international did not have a fever and was asymptomatic, the club said, and has now been placed in quarantine. Chinese football has been hit hard by the outbreak, with the start of the Chinese Super League pushed back indefinitely from its intended Feb. 22 start date. Fellaini, however, is the first player in the country's top flight to have returned a positive test for the virus. Brazilian striker Dori, who plays for second division side Meizhou Hakka, was confirmed as having the virus last week while Spain-based China international Wu Lei said he was … [Read more...] about Fellaini tests positive for COVID-19, says club