Rio de Janerio: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has suspended all national football competitions in a bid to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
The affected tournaments include the Brazilian Cup, the top two women’s divisions and two youth championships, the CBF said in a statement on Sunday.
The measure will stay in place until further notice, it said. However, state federations will decide whether to halt local competitions that are currently underway.
Brazil’s Serie A season is due to be held from May 3 to December 6.
The CBF’s decision comes three days after the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) suspended this week’s scheduled matches in the Copa Libertadores — South America’s top football competition.
Earlier on Sunday, Mexico’s FA said it suspended the country’s top two football divisions on the advice of the country’s health ministry. IANS