UEFA disciplinary panel confirmed that it will not reschedule the Europa Conference League game between Rennes and Tottenham’s.

Eight players and five members of staff tested positive for COVID-19 in Tottenham team which prompted the game not be played.

The club had appealed to UEFA to reschedule the game for a suitable date but none was found.

All games must be played before December 31 but Tottenham fixtures clashes with the deadline date.

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According to a statement released by UEFA and gotten by en.africatopsports.com Tottenham will have to forfeit the points.

“Unfortunately, despite all efforts, a solution that could work for both clubs could not be found.

“As a consequence, the match can no longer be played and the matter will, therefore, be referred to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body for a decision to be taken in accordance with Annex J of the above-mentioned competition regulations.”

Annex J of Europa Conference League regulations suggests that as Spurs were the club unable to fulfil the fixture, they will forfeit the game with Rennes awarded a 3-0 win.

However, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body may take further disciplinary measures if the circumstances so justify.

The panel will determine if Spurs had 13 available outfield players and a goalkeeper and will also take into account how helpful both clubs have been in trying to rearrange the fixture.

Tottenham do not want to comment on the matter.