UEFA have confirmed to Sky Sports that this evening’s Europa Conference League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Rennes will not go ahead.
Tottenham released a statement yesterday evening in which they claimed that the fixture will not take place due to the sheer number of positive Covid-19 tests within the North London camp.
Spur have experienced an alarming rise in Covid cases and have closed the first-team area of their Hotspur Way training centre following advice from the Health Security Agency.
Rennes, who arrived at London City Airport yesterday evening have hit out at Tottenham in a statement of their own in which they made it clear that Tottenham’s decision was not confirmed by UEFA.
The Athletic had earlier today relayed comments from UEFA which stated:
“The match is due to take place as scheduled.
“For further information regarding Tottenham’s COVID situation, please contact the club.”
Sky claim they were told by UEFA this morning that the match will not be played this evening.
Reporter Paul Gilmour who was camped outside Hotspur Way also added that Spurs have not forfeited the fixture and the game will be rearranged for a future date and there could be some flexibility for the tie to be played next year.
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