Federcalcio Uruguay suspends contracts, also of Tabarez

All contracts suspended indefinitely, from that of coach Oscar Tabarez to administrators. The Uruguayan Football Association's decision, which looks very much like a layoff, is a consequence of the blocking of sports activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "The executive committee informs that, due to the current health crisis that has led to the cessation of all activities, it is obliged to make a series of difficult decisions in order to protect the future functioning of the institution" announced the AUF in a note.
The decision concerns "all external contracts in all categories". Only "essential" services are maintained for the "basic needs of the institution". According to Uruguayan media, the measure involves almost 400 people, including Tabarez, 73, Uruguayan national team coach since 2006. "In a short time, the ball will start spinning again", is the optimistic conclusion of the press release.
Uruguayan football, like all public events, was suspended on March 13 "until further notice", the day the first four coronavirus cases were confirmed in the country. According to the latest data announced yesterday, 274 people have proven positive in Uruguay.