In Brief

Coronavirus: British sport faces bankruptcy the longer the lockdown lasts

Loss of gate revenue threatens to devastate clubs and organisations

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24 Apr 2020

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The gates are locked at stadiums all across the United Kingdom

The gates are locked at stadiums all across the United Kingdom 

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