COPA AMERICA is set to be the latest sporting event to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the tournament being planned to be played in 2021.
According to Mundo Deportivo, there is expected to be an official announcement shortly to confirm the postponement.
The Copa America is set to be postponed as a result of the coronavorus outbreakCredit: AFP or licensors
The tournament had originally been scheduled between June 12 and July 12 but it appears the governing bodies may be left with no choice but to delay it.
The outbreak of coronavirus has severely disrupted the sporting calendar as countries prepare to contain and eliminate the disease.
There has now been over 145,000 confirmed cases worldwide with more than 5,000 deaths as the virus continues to spread rapidly.
Football has been disrupted heavily with the Premier League and the EFL postponing all fixtures until April 4.
An announcement came shortly after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus.
In a statement, the Premier League said: “Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England.
“Following a meeting of Shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical advice and conditions at the time.
“Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League’s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
Premier League chiefs are set to hold crisis talks on Thursday to decide the outcome of he season.
A senior source at a top club has claimed there is a “75 per cent chance this season will not be complete.”
The league bosses are under increasing pressure to cancel the entire season after they announced a three week shutdown.
It would mean Liverpool would not receive the title despite being 25 points clear at the top of the league.
The title would be the Reds’ first in 30 years but that could be in serious doubt if the meeting results in the league being written off.
Football is not the only sport to be shutdown as England’s cricket tour of Sri Lanka wast cancelled so the players could fly back as a precaution.
Formula bosses decided to postpone the Australian Grand Prix after McLaren pulled out following a positive coronavirus test on one of their staff.
The Six Nations has also been hit hard with numerous fixtures being postponed as Italy face an alarming battle to control the outbreak.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
