BREAKING: La Liga Suspends League Games For Two Weeks Over Coronavirus

The Spanish League (La Liga) have suspended all league games for the next two weeks following the report that a basketball player had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The decision also followed reports that all Read Madrid players had been quarantined over COVID-19 fears.

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La liga said in a statement on Thursday: “Given the circumstances that are coming to light this morning, referring to the quarantine established in Real Madrid and the possible cases in players from other clubs, La Liga considers it appropriate to continue to the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19.

“In accordance with the measures established in Royal Decree 664/1997 of May 12, it agrees to postpone at least the next two match days.

“Said decision will be re-evaluated after the completion of the quarantines decreed in the affected clubs and other possible situations that may arise.

“La Liga, as organizer of the competition, has proceeded to communicate its decision to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), the High Sports Council (CSD) and the Clubs.”

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