This picture shows the surroundings of Everton's Goodison Park football ground on the day that the club should have played the Merseyside derby against Liverpool in the English Premier League, in Liverpool on March 16, 2020. (PAUL ELLIS / AFP)

The Football Association in England said its board had agreed for a June 1 time limit for the length of the season to be “extended indefinitely” for this season of professional soccer, according to a statement.

“Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April,” the FA said.

“The progress of COVID-19 remains unclear and we can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority.”

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