Here is our own Tony Evans on the Premier League's decisions this afternoon:
 

Premier League clubs entered today's meeting wanting something concrete - a genuinely viable return date for the season, in an ideal world.

While what they got was not very concrete, it was arguably more firm than a situation where the return date would be continually pushed back, two weeks at a time.

The full statement can be read here.

Those are the key parts of the Premier League's statement.

In summary, the season has effectively been suspended indefinitely.

Meanwhile, a proposal of 30 per cent wage cuts for players has been made.

Support for the lower leagues has been determined, and a £20 million donation to the NHS as well.

The Premier League's statement also referenced the NHS:
 

"The League remains committed to supporting the National Health Service, its staff and helping people in communities, not least those who are most vulnerable.

"The League, clubs, players and managers express huge appreciation for the heroic efforts of NHS staff and all other key workers who are carrying out critical jobs in such difficult circumstances.

"In consultation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Premier League is immediately committing £20 million to support the NHS, communities, families and vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need.

"This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis.

"This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need. 

"This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis."

Here are some notes on supporting the lower leagues:

"Discussions also took place regarding financial relief for clubs in the short term and while there is no single solution, measures are to be put in place to immediately deal with the impact of falling cash flow. 

"Critically, the League unanimously voted to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League as it is aware of the severe difficulties clubs throughout the football pyramid are suffering at this time."

Here is the second part of the Premier League's statement, on player wages:

"In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019/20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration.

"This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change.

"The League will be in regular contact with the PFA, and the union will join a meeting which will be held tomorrow between the League, players and club representatives."

Following a shareholder meeting, here is the first part of the Premier League's statement, on the resumption of the season:

"It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

"The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.

"The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution. 

"With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.

"However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows.

"The sporting and financial implications for Premier League clubs as well as for The FA, EFL and National League were considered at today’s meeting."

Here is the full story on Dortmund's stadium being used as a treatment centre for coronavirus patients:
 

Some more positive news while we anticipate an announcement from the PFA on Premier League player wages and the remainder of the season's fixtures:

Borussia Dortmund have opened a treatment centre for coronavirus at their stadium.

This follows their players' decision to voluntarily waive wages to protect non-playing staff at the club.

Alongside the other Champions League sides from Germany, Dortmund are also donating their TV money for the remainder of the campaign to other Bundesliga 1 and 2 teams.

The Times has reported that Jordan Henderson is organising a coronavirus crisis fund for the NHS that will see millions of pounds donated.

The Liverpool captain has reportedly contacted the captains of other Premier League teams throughout this week to inform them of the idea.

The plan is said to have been established before Health Secretary Matt Hancock called upon top-flight footballers to “play their part” during yesterday's government crisis briefing.

Here is more on Neymar's donation:
 

Neymar secretly donated £770,000 to Unicef and a fund set up by Brazilian celebrities, it has emerged.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward’s private contribution was revealed by Brazilian TV show Fofocalizando.

The money will go towards the treatment of Covid-19 patients and support for those who need it as lockdowns sweep the globe.

You can read Melissa's full piece here:

Here's our own Melissa Reddy on player wages:

Julian Knight, the Conservative MP, underscored the “moral vacuum” footballers operate in.

This is the man who has consistently been in opposition to paying higher benefits to those unable to work due to disability or illness and was in favour for reduction in spending on welfare benefits. Oh, he’s also the fella that voted against higher taxes against banks and has authored guides on how to avoid tax.

David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, went in two-footed too, calling it “criminal that Premier League footballers haven’t moved more quickly to take pay cuts and deferrals.”

One can only imagine the strength of the terminology they’d need to use when examining politics. In the meantime, it’s unsurprisingly all aboard the footballer-bashing bandwagon.