May 6, 2020 - All competitions organized by the Football Association of Montenegro (FSCG) will continue on June 1, the Association said.
According to the decisions of the National Coordination Body (NKT) for infectious diseases and the dynamics of normalization of sports activities, the Football Association will start competitions in Telecom First, Second, Youth, Cadet, Women, and Futsal League.
"Taking into account the decisions of the NKT and the guidelines of the European Football Association (UEFA), the Football Association of Montenegro has prepared a competition calendar for the remainder of the competition season in Telekom 1. CFL and the Second League of Montenegro," it said.
According to the proposed calendar, the continuation of the season is scheduled for June 1. The end of the regular season (round 36) in Telekom 1. CFL and the Second League would be July 19.
"In this way, the FSCG would provide UEFA participants with qualifications for the Champions League and the Europa League on time. If UEFA extends the deadline for submitting qualifiers for European club competitions, the Football Association will revise the competition calendar to allow for a more extended break between the two championship rounds, "it said.
"The competitions will be resumed unless there is a change in the dynamics of the normalization of sports activities and following the decisions and measures of the National Coordination Body," it said.
It is said that clubs will be required to organize junior category matches on natural grass courts in the afternoon/evening, preferably under spotlights.
"Exceptionally, matches with competitions of the younger categories can be played on courts in the evenings and if the terrain is adequately lit," it said.
Club representatives were presented with the Association's financial aid plan aimed at normalizing the functioning of clubs competing at the national level due to the new situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has been announced that the Football Association will provide financial assistance to all clubs to complete the current season and additional funds to help in the next two competitive seasons.
"The Association will keep the public informed in due time of the dates of the remaining matches in Telecom 1. CFL and the Second League, all decisions of the competent authorities and commissions, as well as all recommendations and guidelines issued by FIFA and UEFA," the Football Association said in a statement.
