The Netherlands-Spain duel, suspended by the coronavirus

The Dutch Football Federation -Knowledged as KNVB in the Dutch country- has suspended all competitions until March 31. All matches, both professional and amateur, have been postponed until further notice in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Also the friendly between the Netherlands and Spain, which was to take place at the Johann Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Sunday, March 29, at seven in the afternoon. The KNVB itself and the Twitter account of the Spanish National Soccer Team have announced it

In addition to the match against La RojaThe tulip country team also had an engagement against the United States on March 26 at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. Meetings of the U17 and U19 teams have also been canceled, both male and female.

This decision has been taken earlier today by the KNVB. Its director, Eric Gudde, has argued that “they have always followed in their policies the express requests of the government and this time is no different.”

The cancellation of all events bringing together more than 100 people in the Netherlands has been decreed. For this reason, it is also advised that amateur associations “do not organize training sessions, friendly matches or other large gatherings.” All this added to the cancellations of the aforementioned events.