The Australian A-League has decided to backtrack from their previous decision to speed-up the league, and an announcement tomorrow of the imminent shut-down is expected. Only one match took place today. On the other side of the globe, Nicaraguan football is going strong, producing a goal-fest in the Managua derby.
Coronavirus Times: A Bloody Sunday
This Sunday was a ‘bloody Sunday’ for world football. One after the other, leagues got postponed, but Uri managed to cover the Angolan Girabola matchday and the thrilling Hong Kong FA Cup semifinal. Football is bleeding but still breathing.
Coronavirus Times: As China is healing, Wu Lei tests positive for COVID-19
Wu Lei became the first Chinese footballer to be tested positive for COVID-19, while he is living far away from his homeland. In China, teams start to prepare for the league’s kickoff.
Coronavirus Times: Crowdless Champions in Australia
Australia announced today that there are over a 1000 coronavirus detected cases. It didn't cause anyone to revert the decision play major sports events in the country. Of course, under the current circumstances, all matches are played behind closed doors.
Coronavirus Times: Singapore Marches On, Behind Closed Doors, Sort of
Although still battling fiercely with the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore leads the way for Asian football with a slow and steady return to routine. Although still playing behind closed doors, they try and get creative.