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Coronavirus UK: Rio Ferdinand calls for Premier League season to be voided

Daily Mail | March 23, 2020

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Rio Ferdinand says the Premier League season should be cancelled - even if that means denying Liverpool a first title in 30 years.

The outbreak of coronavirus has seen the campaign suspended until at least April 30, but the Premier League have extended the season indefinitely to ensure its completion.

But with the coronavirus crisis showing no sign of slowing any time soon, there are concerns it could be many months before football resumes.

Rio Ferdinand says the Premier League season should be cancelled over coronavirus threat
Ferdinand says health of players and the public is more important than Liverpool's title hunt
The former defender has also dismissed the prospect of playing games in empty stadiums

Critics and fans are divided over whether or not the remaining fixtures should be completed and if Liverpool should be awarded the title.

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