It is a radical measure taken by the FFF: the suspension of all training and competitions it manages. This decision follows the announcements of Emmanuel Macron, who has decided to close all schools and encourages to limit trips and gatherings.
“All the female and male amateur championships, of all age categories, the various tournaments and rallies, the training and the activity of the football schools are interrupted as of tomorrow Friday, March 13, and until further notice” announced this Thursday March 12 the French Football Federation, which does not yet give a date of resumption: “They will resume as soon as the sanitary conditions allow it.”
Along with the school, football fields are among the gathering places for young people, the main vectors of the virus. For Noël Le Graët, the president of the FFF, this measure was therefore necessary: “The announcements of the President of the Republic lead the French Football Federation to assume its responsibilities to contribute without ambiguity to stem the health crisis which strikes our country. Consequently, I wish to announce this evening the suspension of the whole of the activities and competitions managed by the Federation, its leagues and districts throughout the territory. “
The Professional Football League, which manages Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, is due to meet on Friday, March 13.
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