Manchester United to pay casual matchday staff for games even if season is cancelled

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Manchester United to pay casual matchday staff for games even if season is cancelled

By Naveel Krishant

20/03/2020

Manchester United have not played at Old Trafford since they beat neighbours Manchester City on 8 March. [Photo: Getty Image]

Manchester United will continue to pay all casual matchday staff even if the remainder of their season is cancelled or played behind closed doors.

The Football Association has announced that all elite football is suspended until 30th April because of coronavirus, but United say their staff's earnings will be unaffected.

Old Trafford will host four Premier League matches if the season resumes.

It is understood the payments total £1m and cover more than 3,000 staff.

The club also say staff will be paid should postponed fixtures be rearranged for another date.

[Source: BBC]

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