NO games will be played in the top two divisions in Switzerland this weekend with fixtures postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Swiss government have banned large events involving more than 1,000 people in a drastic bid to stop the spread of the outbreak.
There will be no games played in the top two tiers of Switzerland this weekendCredit: EPA
A statement from the Swiss Soccer League said: “The five matches in each of the Super League (top tier) and the Challenge League (second tier), which were scheduled from Friday to Sunday, will be postponed to an indefinite date.
“The SFL will inform about the further course of the championship in close cooperation with the authorities and the clubs next week.”
The average attendance for games in the top-flight this season is 11,116.
More than 100 Swiss people are in quarantine over coronavirus fears.
The Swiss government has confirmed that the emergency measure will last until at least March 15.
A footballer in Italy on Thursday was the first professional player to be diagnosed with the illness.
Italy has become the worst affected country across Europe impacted by coronavirus.
And a Spanish journalist that travelled to Milan to cover Valencia’s Champions League clash against Atalanta has also been tested positive for coronavirus.
Such is the fear of coronavirus in the UK, that Arsenal banned journalists from attending Saturday’s press conference ahead of their FA Cup clash against Portsmouth should they display any symptoms.
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has revealed that players and staff have been banned from shaking hands due to the fear of contracting the illness.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
