No decisions made on 'key decisions' facing English football amid coronavirus pandemic according to the EFL

The EFL says no decisions have yet been made on what will happen to the future of English football after the sport was locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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It comes after all professional games in England were suspended last week until April 3 at the earliest.

It's since led to speculation about what will happen to the domestic leagues - whether it will return as normal, end at a later date or be declared null and void.

A further update will be released after the EFL board meets later this weekA further update will be released after the EFL board meets later this week
A further update will be released after the EFL board meets later this week
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Responding to the intense media speculation, the EFL said in a statement: "The health and well-being of EFL staff, players, club employees and supporters is of paramount importance and will be key to the decisions made by football during what is clearly an unprecedented situation facing our game.

"It is with that in the forefront of the League’s mind that it notes the intense speculation that has appeared across the local, national and international media over the weekend.

"Whilst the League and its Board understand there is a strong desire from both the media and general public to understand what may happen next, there have, at this current time, been no decisions taken.

"The League also feels it inappropriate to respond to the many hypothetical solutions being suggested whilst the many unknowns remain. Given the fast paced environment and parameters we are currently working within, it is simply not practical to give a running commentary on what may happen.

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"In the immediate short term we will continue with our contingency planning to deal with the implications the outbreak of Covid-19 has presented the EFL and its clubs, in addition to liaising with the Government, health authorities and football partners.

"A further update will be given once the EFL Board has met this week.

"In the meantime, we wish the football and wider community well and urge all to follow the guidance from the Government provided by Public Health England if presented with any symptoms - https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response"

EFL chair Rick Parry added: “These are indeed challenging times for the League, its clubs and the game as a whole.

"However, now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection, rather than speculation as we look to steer our competitions and clubs through this period of uncertainty.”