Summary

  • Manchester City v Arsenal called off because of coronavirus fears

  • Tottenham out of Champions League, losing 4-0 on aggregate versus RB Leipzig

  • Thursday's Europa League matches involving Manchester United and Wolves set to be played behind closed doors

  • Get involved: What should football's governing bodies do about coronavirus? #bbcfootball

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 15:04 GMT 11 March 2020

    That's all for this live page today so thanks for joining us and for all your comments.

    Until next time, bye for now.

  2. Mbappe in PSG squadpublished at 14:46 GMT 11 March 2020

    Kylian Mbappe, who earlier this week had a test to see if he had coronavirus and was subsequently cleared, has been included in Paris St-Germain's squad for tonight's Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund.

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    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 14:36 GMT 11 March 2020

    What should football's governing bodies do about coronavirus?

    Philip Burns: Cancel the Euros and play the rest of the season behind closed doors, people saying wait a few weeks don't seem to get the fact this coronavirus will still be here in six months' time.

  4. No games off at Old Traffordpublished at 14:26 GMT 11 March 2020

    Manchester United say they are closely monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation on a day-by-day basis, but as things stand all their home matches are currently scheduled to go ahead as planned.

  5. Scottish season must be completed - Gerrardpublished at 14:20 GMT 11 March 2020

    Rangers boss Steven Gerrard believes the Scottish Premiership season should be played to a finish - even if it means staging games behind closed doors.

    League chief executive Neil Doncaster claimed last week the coronavirus crisis "could make completing the SPFL season very difficult". That has raised fears among some Gers fans that Celtic could be handed their ninth straight domestic crown without completing their fixtures.

    But Gerrard said: "I think it would be a real big shame for everyone around Europe and the world if the league campaigns and cup competitions can't finish, because people have earned the opportunity to get to the stage where everyone is at.

    "So I don't want to see anything finish right now. If we're told the only way to get stuff finished off [is to play behind closed doors] and we are told to do that we will follow."

    Steven GerrardImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 14:14 GMT 11 March 2020

    What should football's governing bodies do about coronavirus?

    Kyle: Push back the Euros a few weeks even a month. Start next season at a later date if you have to. But do not push Euro 2020 back to next year. It's a wonderful event and should be played this year.

    Richard: It's easy for all these people say postpone the Euros. I've paid £1,000 to follow Wales round Europe and there's no guarantee I'd get any of that back. I can't afford to spend that twice.

  7. La Liga could be stoppedpublished at 14:04 GMT 11 March 2020

    More news from Spain, this time courtesy of Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

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  8. Getafe refuse to travel to Milan for Europa League tiepublished at 13:55 GMT 11 March 2020

    Getafe president Angel Torres has told reporters his club have refused to travel to Italy for their Europa League last 16 first-leg game at Inter Milan, even if it means they will be kicked out of the competition.

    The region of Lombardy, where Milan is located, is at the epicentre of Europe's worse coronavirus outbreak which has prompted the Italian government to impose a nationwide lockdown and the match at San Siro is due to be played without fans.

    "We're not going to play, we're not going to travel to Italy, that has been decided," said Torres. "I can guarantee we will not travel to Italy. Uefa will decide what happens next.

    "We have looked for an alternative to playing in Milan. We don't want to be in the focal point of the coronavirus outbreak, we don't need that.

    "We have also asked the [Spanish] federation to demand the suspension. If we have to lose the tie, then we lose it. We don't want to run any sort of risk. We are really excited about this match but if we have to lose it, then so be it."

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    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 13:41 GMT 11 March 2020

    What should football's governing bodies do about coronavirus?

    Jonathan Champion: Cancel the Euros and give the domestic leagues a chance to finish. No point rushing to end one season 3/4’s of the way through just to start another one. Amend the format of all competitions next season to fit schedule.

  10. Spanish government reject Uefa Roma requestpublished at 13:33 GMT 11 March 2020

    Alistair Magowan
    BBC Sport

    More information on Sevilla-Roma (see 12:38 GMT entry).

    Roma’s last-16 Europa League tie at Sevilla on Thursday is set to be postponed because of coronavirus fears.

    On Tuesday, the Spanish government decided to refuse entry to planes from Italy but Uefa requested an exception on behalf of the Italian club.

    That request was denied by the Spanish government on Wednesday. The game is now set to be rescheduled.

  11. German defender tests positive for coronaviruspublished at 13:19 GMT 11 March 2020

    Timo Hubers, a 23-year-old German defender who plays for second-tier side Hannover 96, has tested positive for the coronavirus and remains in quarantine at home.

    The club say Hubers was infected on Saturday but has not had contact with his team-mates since then, with the rest of the squad still preparing for their game against Dynamo Dresden on Sunday. The entire professional squad, trainer team and staff have all been tested for the virus.

    Gerhard Zuber, sporting director of Hannover 96 said: "Timo behaved in an exemplary manner. He shows no symptoms himself. So far, when he found out that a person who had been with him at the event was tested positively, he reported directly to the doctor and temporarily went into quarantine at home."

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  12. West Ham v Wolves remains onpublished at 13:03 GMT 11 March 2020

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    A statement now from West Ham, who played Arsenal last week. On 27 February, the Gunners played Olympiakos, whose owner Evangelos Marinakis has since revealed he now has the coronavirus.

    West Ham's statement says: "West Ham United continues to closely monitor the situation regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.

    "All necessary measures are being taken and our medical staff, in line with guidance and advice from the relevant authorities, are constantly managing the club’s position, with the safety and welfare of our players, staff and supporters being of paramount importance.

    "After discussions with the Premier League and our medical team, Sunday’s game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium is scheduled to go ahead as planned.

    "The club will keep supporters updated should the situation change."

    Arsenal v West HamImage source, Getty Images
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    Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 on Saturday

  13. All Forest players clear of coronavirus after testspublished at 12:51 GMT 11 March 2020

    Evangelos Marinakis is also an owner of Nottingham Forest, who have just issued this statement.

    "Nottingham Forest can confirm that all players, staff and officers have been tested for the coronavirus and all results have come back negative.

    "Within hours of receiving the news that owner Evangelos Marinakis had tested positive for the virus, the club took swift action to arrange tests for the entire first-team players, staff and officers that came into contact with the owner last week.

    "The club will remain in close dialogue with the relevant governing bodies and football authorities to ensure the correct measures are taken."

  14. 'The health and safety of the fans has to be put first'published at 12:45 GMT 11 March 2020

    Manchester City's match against Arsenal, scheduled for tonight, has become the first Premier League game to be cancelled because of the coronavirus.

    It comes after the Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis said he had caught the virus recently. His side played against Arsenal 13 days ago, although both the Gunners and Olympiakos have said none of their players have any symptoms, although they are now in isolation.

    City and England defender Kyle Walker has tweeted the following...

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  15. AS Roma plane not authorised to land in Spainpublished at 12:38 GMT 11 March 2020

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  16. French League Cup final postponedpublished at 12:30 GMT 11 March 2020

    The French League Cup final between Paris St-Germain and Lyon, initially scheduled for 4 April, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the French League (LFP) has said.

    "A new date will be set depending on the evolution of the sanitary situation and on both club's future in European competitions," the LFP said in a statement.

    The LFP has also previously said that all Ligue 1 and 2 games would take place without spectators until 15 April.

    France has banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected 1,784 people and killed 33 in the country.

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    Paris St-Germain and Lyon are both still in the Champions League

  17. Challenge!published at 12:21 GMT 11 March 2020

    Olympiakos v Wolves (Thursday, 20:00 GMT)

    Wolves are in action tomorrow in a behind-closed-doors Europa League last-16 tie against Olympiakos, and there's no holding back in Wolves' training as you can see below.

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    Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 12:15 GMT 11 March 2020

    What should football's governing bodies do about coronavirus?

    SteveGrouchyWoodhams: Surely the only option is to postpone Euro 2020 until next summer. At least that gives all European countries the chance to take a breath, and complete their football seasons.

    Ben Smith: Games should be postponed and then can be made up at a later point. Making all European games a single legged affair will free up space - as will delaying or cancelling Euro 2020. Seasons can then run into June.

    GG in DC: Football IS the fans - closed doors games is ridiculous. The season must be fully completed to maintain integrity & legitimacy. Suspend the season now for three weeks then reassess. Cancel the Euros if necessary.

  19. Teams and leagues must listen to players' concerns - Fifpropublished at 12:08 GMT 11 March 2020

    We've heard from English football's players' union the PFA, now Fifpro, the world players union, have also released a statement on coronavirus.

    "Fifpro continues to monitor the consequences of the spread of Coronavirus and its impact on football. Travel and attendance around games creates a high risk, affecting spectators, players, match officials and club staff. We ask authorities and competition organisers to take transparent, reasonable and consistent decisions based on government advice.

    "Professional footballers are concerned about themselves, their families and friends being exposed to the Coronavirus. For players their exposure could come during travel, training and match days. Any actions relating to these activities must be coordinated in close cooperation with players and their unions.

    "We ask that employers and competition organizers respect the wishes of players to take short-term precautionary measures including suspending training or competitions. We support the players and their associations who have requested a suspension or postponement of football activities in their countries or regions.

    "Professional football is heavily affected by this situation. Matches behind closed doors and cancellations have an effect on the revenue streams and cash flow of small and medium sized clubs. The football industry should consider extraordinary solidarity measures to protect the industry and support clubs in need through financial assistance or advanced payments.

    "As the situation changes, it is important to strengthen coordination among international football stakeholders, governments and public health experts in order to take the best possible course of action for our people and our industry."