All Alternatives Prepared To Complete A Football Competition In Europe

JAKARTA - The COVID-19 pandemic is still an obstacle to the rolling of various soccer competitions around the world. In order to overcome the obstacles to the title of the competition, alternative formats are being considered so that the competition can be completed immediately.

In Italy, team training for Serie A clubs restarted on Monday and the league hopes that competition can resume on June 13. However on Monday evening, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced that it would suspend all sporting events and competitions for a minimum of 15 June. This decision has been outlined in a decree signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.

Meanwhile, another way is taken by the European Football Confederation (UEFA). They plan to shorten the Champions League and Europa League competitions this season by only using a one-leg format until the semifinals. Although this is still under consideration.

Usually, every two teams competing will play to their respective opponent's cage and the results will be accumulated to determine who will continue to the next round. However, if the format of one leg alias one meeting is used, then each match will determine which team will continue to the next round. To be fair, this match shouldn't be held at the home of any of the competing teams.

The final decision whether or not to use the new format will be determined at the UEFA Executive Committee meeting on 17 June. If this new format is used properly, UEFA plans to restart the Champions League on 8 August, and the Europa League to start on 6 August.

In addition, the UEFA Executive Committee Meeting will also discuss the matter of hosting the 2020 European Cup which originally had 12 cities. But recently, Aleksander Čeferin, president of UEFA said there are problems that must be resolved with three cities, while the other nine are safe.

Of all the leagues in Europe that are well-known, only the German League has resumed matches since 16 May. The postponement of the league due to the COVID-19 pandemic is sure to have an impact on the financial condition of the club and the loss of many opportunities. This is where UEFA's task, which has not experienced a financial crisis until now, plays a role in restoring the conditions of European football going forward.

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