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MLS extends team training suspension as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Major League Soccer has extended the suspension on team training for another seven days as part of the league's efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.

The halt to training activities was first implemented from March 13 to 15 before being extended until the 20th of the month with the Covid-19 outbreak getting worse in North America.

But the governing body announced in a statement that the break in team practice would be extended for a week and urged the players to practice measures to help stop the pandemic getting worse.

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"Major League Soccer has extended the team training moratorium through, and including, Friday, March 27.