Spurs knocked out of Europa Conference League after UEFA say Rennes clash forfeited

Zurich, December 20 (BNA): Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the European Conference League after UEFA said on Monday that the English club should lose its last group stage match against Rennes after the match was canceled due to the outbreak of the new Corona virus (Covid-19). . side of London.

UEFA said the match will lose 3-0 to Tottenham, which means they will finish third in the group, Reuters reported.

Tottenham were competing with Vitesse Arnhem for second place in Group G and securing a place in the deciding round, but remained in third place with seven points after the loss, while Rennes advanced as the group leader with 14 points.

The match was called off a day before the match after Tottenham coach Antonio Conte said eight players and five members of the coaching staff had tested positive for Covid-19.

Rennes later criticized the decision, saying it was taken unilaterally by Tottenham and they reserve the right to appeal to UEFA.

UEFA had previously said the match would not be played because it was unable to find a viable solution to reschedule Thursday’s match in London.

Tottenham have canceled three matches in all competitions due to the outbreak and have played only their first match since December 5 on Sunday, when they drew 2-2 with Liverpool in the Premier League.

Vitesse will play Rapid Vienna in the round of 16.

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