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Javier Tebas 'Convinced' La Liga Season Will Resume Despite Coronavirus Delay

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La Liga president Javier Tebas has said he's convinced the 2019-20 domestic season will resume and finish in full despite the delays caused as a result of the coronavirus.

Most professional sports have postponed schedules in areas where cases of COVID-19 have been detected, and La Liga confirmed on Thursday that games would be suspended for the next two matchdays.

Tebas, 57, told Cope (h/t Goal): "I am convinced that we are going to end the season. We are working with other leagues to match dates."

Spain's government is poised to begin a 15-day national lockdown on Monday in response to the COVID-19 threat, putting the future of the country's sport competitions in doubt.