According to Tim Meyer, the chairman of the UEFA medical committee, it is still possible to play the football competitions. This means that the medical branch of the European union has a completely different opinion than FIFA.
Last Friday, the Eredivisie season ended and last Tuesday, a point was put behind the French Ligue 1, but that does not have to apply to the other (larger) competitions in Europe, according to Meyer.
“All football clubs that intend to resume the matches will draw up comprehensive protocols to ensure that the health of those involved in the matches is protected. Then it is certainly possible to resume the competitions,” said Meyer on Wednesday.
“In all discussions surrounding the resumption of professional football matches, the health of players and everyone involved is paramount,” Meyer said in a statement.
Meyer contests FIFA’s medical committee
Meyer’s comments are striking, as in early April Michel D’Hooghe, head of FIFA’s medical committee, said ending the competitions would be the best solution.
“According to virologists, public meetings are allowed last. Then you have to understand that we cannot expect competitions to be organized in the coming months,” said D’Hooghe, who at the time decided the Belgian Jupiler Pro League to enter the league. supported to stop.
Major leagues like the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A and La Liga are still aiming to finish the current season, but it is still unknown when that will happen.
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