How the Coronavirus has affected Ronaldo, Mbappe, Aguero and other top stars

The spread of coronavirus around the world has impacted the staging of sporting events around the world. 

The following are some major football activities affected by the virus around the world:


Manchester City's Premier League match with Arsenal on 11 March is postponed as a "precautionary measure" - and several Gunners players put into self-isolation.

Timo Hubers, who plays for German second tier side Hannover tests positive for coronavirus.

The Europa League ties between Sevilla and Roma in Spain and Inter Milan's match against Getafe have been postponed.



French League Cup final Paris St Germain
 between Lyon on 4 April is postponed.

The Italian football federation (FIGC) said the Serie A season may not finish because of the coronavirus outbreak, with alternative options including staging play-offs, not having a champion for 2019-20 or declaring the current standings final.

Nottingham Forest confirm their owner Evangelos Marinakis has coronavirus.

Manchester United's Europa League last-16 first leg at Austrian side LASK on 12 March to be played behind closed doors.

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia on 26 March will be played behind closed doors.

Barcelona's Champions League game against Napoli on 18 March will be played behind closed doors at the Nou Camp.

Japan's J League is suspended until at least 3 April having initially postponed matches until 18 March.


The Asian qualifiers for the Qatar World Cup in 2022, due to be played on 23-31 March and 1-9 June, are postponed.