Tottenham HotspurEuropa Conference League group stage match against Rennes European football’s governing body said it would not be able to play after it was suspended this week because of a COVID-19 infection in a Premier League club, European football’s governing body said on Thursday. Seven.
UEFA said it was trying to find a possible solution to reschedule Thursday’s match in London and ensure the group stage could be completed.
“Unfortunately, despite all efforts, a solution that could work for both clubs could not be found,” UEFA said. “As a result, the match cannot be played any longer and the matter will therefore be referred to UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for a decision in accordance with Annex J of the Regulations. .”
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UEFA regulations state that that Rennes was likely to win 3-0, adding: “If the match cannot be rescheduled within the deadline set forth in Annex J.4.1, the club unable to play the match will shall be liable for the match, which will not take place and the match will be declared void by UEFA, the club will be deemed to have lost 3-0. Furthermore, the Authority for Control, Ethics and UEFA’s disciplinary committee may impose further disciplinary measures if such circumstances are reasonable.”
Before the encounter, Spurs said they had been called off the pitch after manager Antonio Conte confirmed 13 positive cases at the club, eight involving players and the rest being personal. pellets.
Rennes later criticized that decision, saying it was made unilaterally by Tottenham and that they reserve the right to appeal to UEFA.
Spurs competed with Vitesse Arnhem finished second in Group G and secured a place in the playoffs before the round of 16. Rennes reached the knockout stages as the top team of Group G with 11 points from five games.
A Vitesse statement read: “We are in contact with UEFA, but we are ‘in the waiting room’. It may take a few days before the Disciplinary Body makes a decision. There is a great chance that it is in Monday at the draw for the next round, the two clubs (‘Vitesse/Tottenham’) will tie into one.”
Tottenham’s match in the Premier League at Brighton & Hove Albion Sunday was also postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
