Premier League clubs to return to emergency Covid-19 measures

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4 years ago

December 10, 2021

Muktar Balogun

Premier League clubs to return to emergency Covid-19 measures

In light of new Covid guidelines in England, the Premier League has advised its 20 clubs to return to emergency measures.

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At the start of the season, the protocols, which include social distancing was implemented.

Clubs with good vaccination rates were allowed to remove some of the limitations, but they must now reintroduce them to help prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.

Spurs’ Premier League match against Brighton on Sunday has been rescheduled because of a Covid-19 outbreak inside the club.

Due to positive Covid-19 tests, a number of Leicester players did not travel to Italy for their Europa League group game against Napoli on Thursday.

The Premier League has not revealed how many clubs were able to get the rules relaxed.

Wearing masks in indoor locations, therapy lasting no more than 15 minutes, and medical workers wearing full PPE when in touch with players are all part of the protocols.

Tottenham’s Europa League match against Rennes on Thursday was also postponed after eight players and five members of staff at the London club tested positive for coronavirus.

Spurs’ first-team training facility was forced to close on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the government’s ‘Plan B’ to combat the spread of Omicron.

Fans must provide confirmation of double vaccination or a negative test to attend sporting events in England with crowds of more than 10,000 people under the new guidelines.

From Wednesday, all Premier League clubs will be required to follow this rule.

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”