Players` refusal to compete could stall return of Premier League and EFL
(The Guardian Sports News)

Footballers concerned about health risks and insurance policiesPremier League, EFL and PFA to hold further talks next weekCoronavirus - latest updates | See all our coronavirus coverageAttempts to resume the Premier League and English Football League seasons after 30 April could be thwarted by players refusing to ­compete because of the coronavirus pandemic.Premier League, English Football League and ­Professional Footballers´ Association ­ officials held a conference call on Friday to discuss a unilateral response to the threat posed to clubs and players by the crisis, along with the prospect of resuming their seasons `when it is safe and conditions allow`. But even the possibility of playing matches behind closed doors after 30 April appears remote with players concerned about putting their health, and their ­families´ health, at risk by returning to work while the crisis continues. Continue reading...