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Thai League 1 falls prey to COVID – again

FOOTBALL: All Thai League 1 matches scheduled for this month have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced yesterday (Jan 4).

BG Pathum United striker Diogo Luis Santo, left, in action during a recent Thai League 1 match. Photo: Bangkok Post.

Following a new surge in coronavirus cases, the government’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has issued several restrictions over the past few days to contain the spread of the deadly disease.

Executives of the FAT and Thai League Co held a meeting with clubs yesterday to discuss the situation.

They decided to put off all domestic games until the end of this month as the government’s new directives would make it difficult to hold football matches, said Thai League Co acting chairman Korrawee Pritsananantakul.

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