Ligue 1 can completely end in playoffs before August 2. It is the response of UEFA, contacted by the Parisian-Today in France after the letter from its president revealed by the Team, indicating that it is impossible to extend the deadline of August 3 to communicate to the 'instance the list of European clubs. "We would first like to clarify that it is the competence of national associations to decide on the format of their domestic competitions, in particular taking into account the circumstances and restrictive measures specific to the country", writes UEFA .
Clearly: it authorizes a League to choose its format to end the season, if the country decides to relaunch it. In France, competitions have been suspended since March 13. On April 28, the Prime Minister announced that the professional sport seasons were over.
Moreover, the European body considers the French decision premature. "As mentioned by UEFA a few weeks ago, the French authorities' decision to cancel the season was taken relatively early," said the organization.
Finally, UEFA confirms that the end of the season is now August 2. “Nevertheless, and provided that the national associations are able to coordinate with the competent national authorities a potential restart of a domestic competition, August 2, 2020 would be an appropriate date to end the domestic competitions. "
Monday or Tuesday, the Council of State must issue its ordinance on the matter, seized in summary proceedings by Lyon.
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