The Chilean soccer tournament 2020 was suspended for 14 days after the restrictions reported by the government after the increase in cases of coronavirus, which has infected 155 people, the National Association of Professional Soccer (ANFP) reported on Monday.
The postponement of the national championship, first B, second division and women's football, will begin to run from Wednesday "due to the entry into force of Phase 4 of the pandemic by COVID-19 and, in response to the instructions provided by the national authorities and the measures decreed by CONMEBOL and FIFA, ”said a statement from ANFP. The Chilean soccer leadership had already canceled matches for all youth categories last week.
At the same time, the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) announced this Monday the suspension until the end of the month from tournaments in all its divisions, in response to the measures announced by the government for the coronavirus that has infected 11 people.
"Prioritizing the health and well-being of all the actors that make up Bolivian football, the suspension, until March 31, of all championships is determined”Of the first division and fans, in all its categories, reported the FBF. The sports entity had ordered that the twelfth date of the Clausura-2020 tournament be played behind closed doors on the weekend. The Bolivian contest is led by The Strongest and Always Ready with 21 points.
These two nations join other countries in the region, such as Uruguay, Ecuador and Colombia, who also canceled their championships due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
The case of Brazil is different, since although the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) reported this Sunday the suspension of all national competitionsAt this stage of the season, the state championships that are not under its orbit are being held. For this reason, each state must decide how to proceed. According to the latest Brazilian government bulletin, there are 176 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, while another 1,915 are considered suspects.
The situation in Latin America
Argentina: behind closed doors indefinitely.
Brazil: parties without public in some states, there is no competition at national level indefinitely.
Uruguay: indefinite suspension.
Paraguay: indefinite suspension.
Venezuela: indefinite suspension.
Ecuador: indefinite suspension.
Colombia: indefinite suspension.
Chile: suspension for 14 days.
Bolivia: suspension for 14 days.
Peru: suspension until April.
Mexico: indefinite suspension.
Guatemala: doors closed indefinitely.
The Savior: indefinite suspension.
Panama: one month suspension.
Nicaragua: continues normally.
Costa Rica: behind closed doors for two weeks.