The German Football League (DFL) has called off all weekend matches in the Bundesliga and second tier Bundesliga 2 and recommended that both leagues be suspended until April 2, it said in a statement on Friday.
The decision was taken "in view of the dynamics of today's events with new coronavirus infections and corresponding suspected cases directly related to the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2," the statement said.
The Bundesliga will be suspended until at least 2nd April due to Coronavirus.
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All of Europe's top five leagues are now inactive. pic.twitter.com/t6ruI3iEmD
It said a general assembly would be held on Monday where it would recommend to the clubs the both leagues be put on hold until April 2.
