The president of the Union, Joaquim Evangelista, advises: “The Union is available to contribute for a solution, but this crisis should not be used by those clubs who were making an irresponsible management during months, the same clubs that before the suspension of competitions had already failed to fulfill their salary obligations. The players must know why they have to do this sacrifices, for what and if the managers are also applying other measures to protect clubs and everyone jobs”.

On social media, the captain of the National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo appealed to the population of the world to stay at home: “In this difficult time for everyone, we will be grateful for the things that matter: our health, family and loved ones. Stay at home and we will help all medical staff who are fighting to save lives.”