Tottenham Hotspur Latest News: Tottenham vs Rennes will not be played – Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa Conference League group game against Rennes will not be played after it was called off this week because of COVID-19 infections in the Premier League club, European football’s governing body said on Saturday.
UEFA said it had tried to find a viable solution to reschedule Thursday’s match in London and ensure the group stage could be completed. “Unfortunately, despite all efforts, a solution that could work for both clubs could not be found,” the UEFA said. Follow InsideSport.IN to get the latest Football updates
We can confirm that our UEFA Europa Conference League Group G home fixture against Stade Rennais will not take place tomorrow after a number of positive COVID-19 cases at the Club.
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“As a consequence, the match can no longer be played and the matter will, therefore, be referred to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for a decision to be taken in accordance with Annex J of the competition regulations.” On the eve of the encounter, Spurs said it had been called off after manager Antonio Conte confirmed 13 positive cases at the club, eight involving players and the rest among staff.
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Rennes later criticized that decision, saying it was taken unilaterally by Tottenham and that they reserved the right to appeal to UEFA. Spurs were vying with Vitesse to finish second in Group G and secure a spot in a playoff round before the last 16.
Rennes have reached the last 16 as Group G winners on 11 points after five matches. Tottenham’s Premier League match at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday was also postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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