Bhaichung Bhutia feels that closed-door football could very well become the new normal if the virus-induced regulations continue even the lockdown is lifted. While the Indian Super League final was played behind closed doors, the I-League was called-off prematurely due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Professional Footballers Association Chief executive Gordon Taylor has hinted that matches could see halves of less than 45 minutes when football resumes in England. Talks on possible re-start of the English Premier league are going on but according in accordance with certain safety measures.

Inter Milan and Fiorentina are allegedly working on a deal involving Federico Chiesa, in an attempt to block the transfer to current Italian champions Juventus. The war between both clubs continues, as they both were interested in Romelu Lukaku, with the Nerazzurri winning the race.