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UEFA Appears to Soften Stance on Finishing Seasons as Reality Sets In

UEFA's ongoing attempts to wade through the coronavirus pandemic and emerge with a solution is starting to take on a familiar refrain for many in the workplace: meetings to set the agenda for future meetings.

Amid the latest batch, though, came what looks to be a significant development. UEFA video conferenced with its 55 member associations on Tuesday, and whereas its previous stance on domestic leagues and cup competitions was that it was premature to discuss not completing them and abandoning them, the feeling less than three weeks later appears to be that it is now a realistic option.