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Leagues around the world tend to stop their activity at Christmas parties, except for one that really has it as a betrayal, since First league I celebrate everything December 26 Boxing Day, whose day is usually special, being that this year the most attractive match will be Arsenal against Chelsea, plus five more matches.
What is the origin and significance of Boxing Day?
Ironically, this is a special holiday that cannot determine the exact time of his birth, a version dating back to the 19th century, when church members raised money all year and on December 26 they opened it to donate the proceeds to the needy. Another version indicates that a long time ago, the upper class gave the servants a box full of gifts and also gave them a day off.
The English League used to play games on December 24 and 25, complications of the program They forced it to be changed to 26, however, this tradition is controversial between coaches and players, as it usually reduces rest time which sometimes leads to injuries.
Boxing Day 2020 matches
- Leicester City vs Manchester United, 06:30, Sky Sports
- Fulham vs Southampton, 9am, Sky Sports
- Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace, 9am, Sky Sports
- Arsenal vs Chelsea, 11:30 a.m., Sky Sports
- Manchester City vs Newcastle, 14:00, Sky Sports
- Sheffield United vs Everton, 14:00, Sky Sports