3-5-2 FOOTBALL

The FA of England says that it "remains committed" to finding a way in which to conclude the season and is open to playing up until the end of June. In their recent statement issued, the governing body confirmed that there will be no professional football in England, including the Premier League , until at least April 30 as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. Initially, fixtures in the country were suspended until the weekend of April 3-5 as a minimum , but this has been extended as the UK battles the pandemic, with more than 2,500 cases confirmed in the country. The FA released a statement on Thursday, which said: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA , understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by Covid-19. With all games suspended, the Covid-19 outbreak has delayed Liverpool 's Premier League celebrations. They are currently on top of the table and need six

The   Malaysian Football League   (MFL) and   Football Association of Malaysia   (FAM) today announced that all 2020   Malaysian League   (M-League) matches scheduled from Monday (March 16) will be postponed due to Covid-19. FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin announced the decision at a press conference after chairing a special meeting on the Covid-19 pandemic here today. However, Hamidin said all Premier League and Super League matches for this week (Friday-Sunday) will still be played but in empty stadiums (without spectators). “The decision is taken in the interest of all players, teams and supporters involved directly with the national football arena.” The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), National Sports Council (NSC), National Sports Institute (NSI), sponsors and M-League partners. Mursyid Alharamain Hamidin, who is also MFL president, said the decision also involved other local competitions organised by FAM and MFL – incl