According to the arrangement, NFL will announce the calendar of this season on the 7th. Despite the interference of the epidemic, it is reported that NFL will hold all matches of this season according to the established plan, and there is no change at present.

Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 4 (reporter Wang Jiyi) the Major League of American professional rugby (NFL) announced on the 4th that affected by the new coronavirus epidemic, the five regular season matches scheduled to be held in London and Mexico City this season will be held in the United States.

NFL said the move was to ensure that all events this season can be carried out in accordance with uniform standards, and the top priority in the standards is “to ensure the health of all players, staff and fans”.

According to the original plan, teams such as Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins participated in these competitions, including venues such as London Wembley Stadium. Since 2007, the NFL regular season has been held in London every year, which has become a common practice.

Harping, executive vice president of NFL, said: “After comprehensive consideration, we think it is the right choice to withdraw these overseas competitions to the United States. Partners in Britain and Mexico also agree with this approach. I hope our competition can continue there in the 2021 season.”

According to the arrangement, NFL will announce the calendar of this season on the 7th. Despite the interference of the epidemic, it is reported that NFL will hold all matches of this season according to the established plan, and there is no change at present. The NFL will start in September this season.

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