To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Football Association about (1) restarting the English Premier League behind closed doors and (2) the timing of matches in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answered on
26 May 2020
Ministers held a productive meeting with the Football Association, alongside the Premier League and English Football League, on 14th May to discuss the latest on their plans for the safe resumption of professional football in June.
The Premier League will only return when it is safe to do so - the health and welfare of players, coaches and staff comes first.
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport