Uefa have handed the SPFL the power to crown Celtic Premiership champions following a video conference earlier this afternoon.

European football bosses met to talk over the potential of ending season 2019/20 early across the continent.

While the organisation have called for seasons to be completed "if at all possible", Uefa confirmed that financial issues could be grounds to finish the term early.

They also stressed, however, that European places for next season's competitions must be decided on 'sporting merit'.

Scottish football's governing body have already called a premature end to the Championship, League One and League Two in the country but now have the option to do so in the top tier.

That would see Celtic lift their ninth title in a row while Hearts would be relegated.

Responding to the UEFA statement from earlier today, a spokesperson for the Joint Response Group said: “The coronavirus outbreak is affecting leagues across Europe in many different ways depending, amongst other things, on their financial position, their broadcasting deals and the percentage of their clubs’ income derived from gate receipts.

“In addition, the approach from individual governments varies according to the severity and timing of the lockdown and their success in dealing with the outbreak.

“As a result, there can be no “one-size-fits-all” solution to the challenges facing the 55 countries under the UEFA banner.

“Today’s UEFA announcement acknowledges that different leagues will have to carefully consider their own unique circumstances before deciding how best to progress.”