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UEFA Euro 2020: European championship postponed to 2021 amidst coronavirus pandemic

Euro 2020 and the Copa America has has both been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It was announced last week that the European football's governing body would hold an emergency meeting to discuss the way forward after a complete shutdown of major leagues.

With the continent becoming the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus and no real indication when the leagues will resume, the major stakeholders are said to have reached a unanimous decision.

According to BBC Football, the new tournament dates have been set for 11 June to 11 July, with UEFA set to sign on the agreement later today.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) have also confirmed that the 2020 Copa America will take place next year, as per Globo Esporte.

The new dates are said to have been made to allow the domestic leagues that have been suspended to be completed before the end of the current year.

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