UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has claimed he cannot envisage a scenario where Liverpool will not be crowned champions as the title debate in Scotland rages on. “I see no way Liverpool would end up without the title,” said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin. He added: “I’m an optimist. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said there is "no way" Liverpool will be denied the opportunity to win the Premier League title this season despite the coronavirus pandemic. Collin Martin, Landon Donovan and San Diego Loyal take a stand after anti-gay slur. “I see no way Liverpool would end up without the title,” said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin. • MLS: Set for July 8 start “However, if it could not be played, it would also be necessary to announce the results in some way and find some key on how the champions should be determined. Man United, Man City, Bayern and Liverpool all look vulnerable. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions – regardless of the season being resumed or not. “I understand that fans will be disappointed if it happens in an empty stadium or even at a boardroom table, but I believe they will win the title one way or another.”, The Liverpool Offside, for Liverpool FC fans, UEFA President Says “No Way Liverpool End up Without the Title”, Thiago Alcantara No Longer Self-Isolating, He had previously tested positive for Covid-19, Adam Lallana Explains Klopp Chat Behind His Decision to Leave Liverpool. 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The government has also issued further detail on what we can do during lockdown. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Liverpool are all but certain to be crowned Premier League champions no matter how the 2019-20 campaign is finished, according to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin. But Ceferin is confident about LaLiga and Serie A resuming. “If it is played, theoretically they are not yet guaranteed, but practically it is decided. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Liverpool City Region To Go Into Lockdown After Talks With Government Social Media Reaction Swift After Prescott's Gruesome Injury At least 17 Dead, ... Rahul Gandhi Babul Supriyo Says 'Recent Events' Call for President's Rule in Bengal, ... UEFA Nations League, Dream11 Team for France vs … - Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+. “I understand that fans will be disappointed if it happens in an empty stadium or even at the green table, but I believe they will win the title one way or another.”. Liverpool's David James gets a taste of Thai food alongside John Dykes as they discuss food, football and pre-match meal routines. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. England succeeded in containing Belgium, but does such a conservative strategy maximise the talent at Southgate's disposal? "However, if it could not be played, it would also be necessary to announce the results in some way and find some key on how the champions should be determined. Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has called for the season to be cancelled but Ceferin has said nothing will stop Liverpool from becoming champions. “If it is played, theoretically they are not yet guaranteed, but practically it is decided. Jurgen Klopp's side are … Everyone should do what they can to stop coronavirus spreading. Jurgen Klopp's side were two victories away from securing their first league title since 1990 before the campaign was suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak. Will soccer follow suit? 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The idea of a voided 2019-20 season may be a popular one in some quarters, perhaps most prominently in the digital world amongst Tottenham fans who have spent much of the past decade believing their side had eclipsed the Reds and now see that slipping away. There had been suggestions of declaring the 2019/20 campaign null and void, which would deny Liverpool a first top-flight title in 30 years. In both those cases, the two most recent of seasons being abandoned, the league leader had a narrower advantage than Liverpool’s unassailable 25-point lead. 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Invalid Date, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has denied claims that Liverpool will be crowned champions if the league is cancelled due to coronavirus. "If the championship resumes, they will almost certainly win it -- theoretically, it has not yet reached the guaranteed level, but it is practically close. UEFA recently came out strongly in favour of finding a way for the various European leagues to play out the 2019-20 season—and against abandoning it as Belgium’s FA chose to do. Leagues in Italy and Spain have also been suspended indefinitely with those countries the most affected by COVID-19 in Europe by. • Serie A: Set for June 20 start Though even in that case and in Chile last year, the league leader received the title. The Former Red detailed the honest talk with Klopp that encouraged him to start looking for a new club. Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+, could face a European competitions ban next season, Belgium became the first European top-tier league to cancel the rest of its season, they had abandoned plans to use UK government funds. UEFA president Aleksandr Ceferin "can't see a way" where Liverpool are not crowned Premier League champions this season. (1:30). The only question is how and when it becomes official. However, Ceferin admits Jurgen Klopp’s men will finish the season as champions of England ‘one way or another’. "I see no way for Liverpool to stay untitled," he told told Slovenian sports daily Ekipa. “Theoretically, it has not yet reached the guaranteed level, but it is practically close. He told Slovenian outlet Ekipa: “I see no way for Liverpool to stay untitled. Early Premier League club-by-club assessments: Are Liverpool still favourites? The only question now is how it becomes official. • Bundesliga: Restarted on May 16 This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If the championship resumes, they will almost certainly win it. The Reds have won 27 of their 29 Premier League games this season to lead second place Man City by 25 points. The only question is when and how they’re awarded their prize. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "I understand that fans will be disappointed if it happens in an empty stadium or even at the green table, but I believe they will win the title one way or another.". STAY AT HOME. Ceferin has said leagues that end early without permission could face a European competitions ban next season. “Of course, I cannot guarantee anything, I cannot promise anything. • La Liga: Restarted on June 11 • Ligue 1: PSG declared champions UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said there is "no way" Liverpool will be denied the opportunity to win the Premier League title this season despite the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions – regardless of the season being resumed or not. What's wrong with the giants? “And, of course, again I do not see a scenario in which that would not be Liverpool. • Copa America: Postponed until 2021. That's because UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed that Liverpool will be given the title one way or another, even if the season does not resume. Aside from those invested in the Reds’ failure like Spurs and Evertonians, though, there seems little question they are the 2019-20 champions of England, a belief backed up by the president of UEFA today. Liverpool, then, will win—have already won—the league. • Premier League: Set for June 17 start - Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday through Friday on ESPN+ Football matches in England have been suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than a million people worldwide, with the death toll exceeding 70,000. And if it could not be played, it would also be necessary to announce results.”. “It will all depend on the situation in the individual countries, it will all depend on whether the circumstances are good enough for you to avoid endangering anyone by playing football.”.