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China coronavirus: How football matches & sport events are affected by outbreak

As Chinese authorities and the World Health Organisation attempt to reduce the spread of the virus, normal life - including sport - is on hold

An outbreak of a deadly coronavirus in the city of Wuhan in late 2019 has placed large parts of China on lockdown and the rest of the world on high alert.

Despite taking measures in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus, it has spread throughout China and into 24 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and parts of Europe.