AFC Cup canceled, Champions League further delayed due to virus

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AFC Cup canceled, Champions League further delayed due to virus
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The Asian campaigns of Philippine football clubs United City and Kaya-Iloilo come to an abrupt end.

Asia's football body on Thursday, September 10, canceled this year's AFC Cup because of the coronavirus pandemic – and also announced further delays to Champions League matches in what it said were"tough times" for the sport.

"These are tough times for everyone connected with football – and sport in general," said AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa. The single-leg final will now take place on December 19. Officials previously said it would take place on December 5.

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