Virus fears prompt venue switch for AFC CL

All home games for Chinese clubs in the AFC Champions League's group stage in February and March will be rescheduled and played as away fixtures, officials said Wednesday, due to the deadly virus sweeping the country.

The change affects four Chinese clubs and their South Korean opponents. The Asian Football Confederation said the decision was a "precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of all participating players and teams".

The virus has killed more than 130 people, infected thousands and spread to some 15 countries.

A number of international sporting events scheduled for China have been either cancelled or moved out of the country as a result of the virus.

 

Virus fears prompt venue switch for AFC CL

All home games for Chinese clubs in the AFC Champions Leagues group stage in February and March will be rescheduled and played as away fixtures, officials said Wednesday, due to the deadly virus sweeping the country. The change affects four Chinese clubs and their South Korean opponents. The Asian Football Confederation said the decision was a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of all participating players and teams. The virus has killed more than 130 people, infected thousands and spread to some 15 countries. A number of international sporting events scheduled for China have been either cancelled or moved out of the country as a result of the virus.