FIFA Medical Chair Warns Against Restarting Season

Last updated on April 30th, 2020 at 07:54 pm

FIFA medical chair warned against restarting the delayed 2019-2020 season. Michel d’Hooghe said that governing bodies should focus on what to do next season. He added that he is skeptical about restarting leagues during the coronavirus outbreak.

FIFA medical committee chair told pay per head sources that he proposed avoiding holding competitive football matches in the next couple of weeks. Instead, he wants leagues to prepare for next season.

European leagues have up to May 25 to inform the UEFA if they want to cancel or complete their seasons. D’Hooghe said there are risks with enormous consequences. It is a life or death decision, and that’s why he’s careful. Also, he wants leagues to be cautious before deciding to restart their seasons.

FIFA Medical Chair on Reopening Season

As a medical doctor, D’Hooghe provides a word of caution to league organizers. According to casino pay per head reports, it is hard to continue social distancing during football matches. Also, he wants leagues to adopt hygienic rules if they’re going to continue their seasons.

D’Hooghe told the best online sportsbooks that it would be hard to avoid direct contact when there’s a crowd. Based on his professional knowledge, it is difficult to play competitive football during the pandemic.

He added that FIFA should wait until there’s a vaccination program. However, he conceded that leagues should think about hygienic rules if they want to start playing matches today. For instance, associations should ban spitting. Other sports have banned the act but not in football.

The French Ligue 1 and Ligue announced they would not resume their seasons. It is unknown whether the Ligue de Football Professional will choose to cancel the season with no relegation or promotion. Also, there’s no announcement about champions or the results of the campaign based on current standings.