LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Just like that, Atalanta’s Champions League dream was over. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP . Bulgarian Aleksandar Antonov finished … Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Linfield look set to become the first club to receive a Champions League bye because of the Covid-19 pandemic, after their Kosovan opponents Drita were put into quarantine in … The Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Just like that, Atalanta’s Champions League dream was over.Two late goals three minutes apart ended Atalanta’s remarkable run and crushed the hopes of its fans back home in Bergamo, the small Italian city hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.The team’s chances of bringing home the European trophy ended with a 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in Lisbon.“I can only thank my players.
Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. This This week Atlético Madrid announced two of their players, Angel Correa and Sime Vrsjalko, had tested positive. A second player was found to have contracted the virus in a subsequent round of testing on Monday, with Swiss authorities acting to isolate the entire squad, meaning the game could no longer be played as scheduled.The news comes a few days after Uefa revealed a new series of procedures to protect the Champions League and Europa League from disruption by the pandemic. “Tomorrow, I will be proud of our team and club but at this moment I feel disappointment.”Back in Bergamo, the fans remained fiercely proud of their players — none of whom had left the city in its darkest moment and during one of the strictest lockdowns in the world.A few months ago the people of Lombardy, in which Bergamo is situated, were only allowed to leave their houses for essentials such as food or health emergencies.Fans are still not allowed into the stadium — although some Atalanta supporters had made the trip to Lisbon — but approximately 300 of them were gathered at Edoné, a bar and a cultural space near the team’s stadium.In the balmy evening and under picturesque fairy lights, they wildly celebrated Pašalić’s goal, applauded every save and good move from their players, and grasped their heads in shock and groaned at the late heartbreak.“Atalanta already won and the city already won because five months ago, when Atalanta beat Valencia and we were in our darkest days, a night like tonight looked like impossible back then because we were just feeling the worst moment, fear for our best friends, fear for ourselves, fear for our family,” said 38-year-old Franz Barcella, an Atalanta season ticket holder and the managing partner at Edoné. Two late goals three minutes apart ended Atalanta’s remarkable run and crushed the hopes of … Timbers beat Orlando City SC to win MLS is Back tournament. In this file photo taken on February 28, 2020 shows the UEFA logo at the organization’s headquarters in Nyon. All rights reserved. Two late goals three minutes apart ended… Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. The first leg took place on Feb. 19 in Milan in a match dubbed “Game Zero” because of the spread of the disease that followed both in northern Italy and in Spain.Images of a convoy of military trucks driving coffins out of the city of Bergamo because the crematorium couldn’t keep up were beamed around the world.“Tonight is not about a quarterfinal of a Champions League. Although it might be too early to declare victory over the pandemic, it is … This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.Copyright © 2020 by WTOP. Portland Timbers players pose for photos after defeating Orlando City 2-1 to win the MLS is Back tournament. “And in those days, a night, a normal summer night of drinking, of watching a game or watching a movie seemed just like impossible for us in Bergamo. All rights reserved. According to the new guidelines, clubs who have restrictions imposed upon them within 48 hours of a match taking place could face forfeiture.In confirming the test results Uefa said the matter had now been referred to the governing body’s control, ethics and disciplinary body, which is expected to remove Drita from the competition.The relevant part of the new rules states any club “whose national/local authorities have imposed restrictions preventing the match from taking place as scheduled will be held responsible and the match will be ... forfeited by such club, which will be considered to have lost it 3-0”.A statement from Linfield said: “The Linfield team was advised of the decision on boarding the coach to travel to the game and instead of travelling to play the game have instead travelled to the stadium for a training session.”Uefa finds itself in the unusual situation of the 2020-21 Champions League season having started before the 2019-20 edition has finished. “At this moment, it’s quite painful,” Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon said.
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