Games in empty stadiums threaten smaller clubs, says Neville


LONDON: Former Manchester United defender and part-owner of English fourth-tier club Salford City, Gary Neville (pic) says playing matches behind closed doors could have serious consequences for club’s outside the Premier League.

English football has so far carried on regardless of the coronavirus virus crisis that has shut down the Italian Serie A and prompted the Spanish and French leagues to announce that matches will go ahead without supporters present.

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