League of Ireland clubs will have to play matches in European competition, over just one leg, behind closed doors after a decision by UEFA's Executive Committee today. UEFA's ExCo have outlined how they will cope with the impending matches at club level, in the current season in the Champions League and Europa League as well as the qualifying rounds for those competitions for next season. "In light of the current situation, the UEFA Executive Committee felt it prudent to conclude that UEFA matches should take place behind closed doors until further notice," a UEFA statement said today. "This decision was made in agreement with the national associations and authorities of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League, 2019/20 UEFA Europa League and 2019/20 UEFA Women’s Champions League final eight tournaments’ hosts Portugal, Germany and Spain. "This restriction will also apply to the remaining matches in the 2019/20 UEFA Youth League.

Source: Irish Independent July 09, 2020 19:18 UTC