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What we expect to learn from UEFA ahead of Tuesday's season-defining meeting

UEFA are set to provide an update on plans to finish the 2019/20 season at a video conference on Tuesday.

All professional football across England has been postponed since March 13, almost six weeks ago.

With no set date for when English football will resume, there remain fears that the remaining matches of the season could be cancelled.

The varying state of the COVID-19 virus across Europe has also created further obstacles as UEFA look to add clarity to such an unprecedented situation.

Ahead of their meeting on Tuesday, here's a look at what we can expect to learn.

When will football resume?

European football's governing body hopes to end the campaign in August, although there are doubts over whether that deadline can be met.

The varying levels of the COVID-19 spread is creating an imbalance in planning forward.

Germany and Denmark are optimistic that about resuming their seasons in May, while England and other major countries can not see football returning before the beginning of June.

It is hoped specific proposals will be presented by mid-May at the latest. It is also anticipated, Uefa will confirm that it will listen to requests to end domestic leagues early.

What about the Champions League and Europa League?

Uefa is still hoping to complete its own tournaments in the normal two-legged format.

However, there is an understanding that it may not be possible, and a result, compromises will be made.

One-off games, and a week-long mini-tournament from the quarter-finals onwards for both the Champions League and Europa League, have also been discussed.

What about international competitions?

Tuesday's meeting will be followed on Thursday by a meeting of the Uefa executive committee.

It is expected to provide an update on the Women's European Championship and the Nations League, both of which have been moved to allow Euro 2020 to take place a year later than scheduled, plus plans to relax financial regulations this season.

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