Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Monday, May 18
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continued on Monday.
Here, the PA news agency recaps the day’s biggest developments.
0753 – Culture secretary Oliver Dowden tells Sky News some Premier League games could be free-to-air if the top flight returns next month.
1120 – The Local Organising Structure for Glasgow says it has reconfirmed its position as a host city venue for EURO 2020, which has been rescheduled for next year.
1215 – Celtic were crowned champions of the Ladbrokes Premiership and Hearts were relegated after a decision was made to conclude the season with immediate effect, the SPFL announced.
Ladbrokes Premiership and SPFL Season 2019/20 curtailed as Premiership clubs reach unanimous agreement that top flight cannot be finished.
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— SPFL (@spfl) May 18, 2020
1221 – FIFA announces the FIFA Foundation is putting together its first official charity game to raise money for the fight against coronavirus.
1306 – Hearts threaten legal action after relegation from the SPL, with the club saying it has not given up on a restructuring of the league.
1430 – The Premier League confirms clubs voted unanimously to return to small group training from Tuesday afternoon – the first step towards restarting the Premier League.
