German health minister backs Bundesliga restart, slams Kalou
4 years, 8 months ago

German health minister backs Bundesliga restart, slams Kalou

The Hindu  

Germany’s health minister has backed the Bundesliga’s plan to resume in 10 days time with final approval on the league’s return due on Wednesday. RELATED| The German Football League hopes on Wednesday to get the go-ahead to restart the season, from May 15, when Chancellor Angela Merkel’s meets the 16 state leaders via a conference call. Hertha Berlin suspended Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou on Monday after the ex-Chelsea forward posted a video of him shaking hands with team-mates at training, violating hygiene guidelines. Should German football resume, Spahn said the Bundesliga could become an “export hit” as the first of Europe’s top five leagues to restart.

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German football league Bundesliga is back after coronavirus break
4 years, 7 months ago

German football league Bundesliga is back after coronavirus break

Al Jazeera  

Bundesliga becomes Europe’s first major league to resume after two-month shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic. Germany’s Bundesliga will be the first major football league in Europe to resume after a two-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite many fans opposing the resumption of the season. In normal circumstances, the German game, dominated in recent seasons by Bayern Munich, lacks …

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss
4 years, 7 months ago

Bundesliga restart on track despite Dresden setback: DFL boss

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga restart is not at risk even after the entire squad of second-tier Dynamo Dresden was placed under quarantine, the head of the German Football League said. We're at the very beginning of the restart.” The Bundesliga will be the first top European league to restart matches since the outbreak of the coronavirus forced lockdown measures to be imposed …

German soccer’s Bundesliga given OK to resume in May
4 years, 8 months ago

German soccer’s Bundesliga given OK to resume in May

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Bundesliga can resume playing this month, ending a two-month suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “Today’s decision is good news for the Bundesliga and second division,” German soccer league president Christian Seibert said. In a crisis threatening the very existence of some clubs, however, it is the only way to keep the leagues in their current form.” …

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany gives go-ahead for Bundesliga to resume in mid-May

The Hindu  

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders on Wednesday gave the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors from mid-May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus. READ: Premier League clubs yet to settle on protocols for resumption amid pandemic The political blessing makes the German top-flight the first of Europe's five major …

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May
4 years, 8 months ago

Germany plans to start Bundesliga in May

The Hindu  

The German government and state leaders are set on Wednesday to give the Bundesliga the green light to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP. More than a dozen of the 36 teams in the two divisions are on the …

Ten coronavirus cases in Germany's top two divisions: league
4 years, 8 months ago

Ten coronavirus cases in Germany's top two divisions: league

The Hindu  

Germany’s football league insisted on Monday the testing of players and backroom staff was “providing protection” despite 10 cases of coronavirus across the top two divisions as clubs prepare for a possible return to action this month. The news of the positive tests is unfortunate timing given that the league is hoping to get the green light to resume from …

Bundesliga: German interior minister Horst Seehofer says season should be restarted soon but 'no extra privileges for league'
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga: German interior minister Horst Seehofer says season should be restarted soon but 'no extra privileges for league'

Firstpost  

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week. Berlin: German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week. The …

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart
4 years, 8 months ago

German interior minister backs Bundesliga restart

The Hindu  

Germany's minister for the interior and sport said on Sunday he supports a resumption of the country's football season this month despite the coronavirus epidemic. “I find the schedule proposed by the German league plausible and I support the restart in May,” Horst Seehofer told Bild newspaper, three days before a meeting of German authorities to discuss the issue. The …

Bundesliga clears another hurdle to planned return: reports
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga clears another hurdle to planned return: reports

The Hindu  

German football has taken another key step towards restarting the Bundesliga next month with the Ministry of Labour the latest body to reportedly approve plans. “The safety of players, coaches and support staff can be largely ensured if the concept is fully implemented”, the ministry's state secretary Bjoern Boehning told the RND media group. “However, with our medically-organised concept we …

Bundesliga could resume by late May, say sports ministry
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga could resume by late May, say sports ministry

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga could return by “the middle or end of May”, Germany’s sports ministers have said, as the league awaits the go-ahead from Angela Merkel’s government to resume the season. The sports ministers of Germany’s 16 states met Monday and announced in a statement that it is “justifiable” for the league to resume “in empty stadiums” from “the middle or …

Coronavirus: Bundesliga will go under if football doesn't restart soon – Dortmund CEO Watzke
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Bundesliga will go under if football doesn't restart soon – Dortmund CEO Watzke

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke claimed the Bundesliga "will go under" if the season does not resume in the next few months. The coronavirus pandemic forced the Bundesliga to be postponed last month but there are hopes the league could be allowed to stage games behind closed doors from May 9, although concerns have been raised that fans might …

Bundesliga ready to restart in May, final decision with politicians
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga ready to restart in May, final decision with politicians

The Hindu  

The Bundesliga is on track to resume the 2019-20 season in May but the final decision on the restart date lies with politicians, the German Football League announced on Thursday. DFL chief executive Christian Seifert said this month the organisation was working towards a return to action in early May with games played behind closed doors. Seifert said: "The Bundesliga …

'Ghost games' only option for Bundesliga return: German FA chief
4 years, 8 months ago

'Ghost games' only option for Bundesliga return: German FA chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: German FA chief Fritz Keller has insisted the Bundesliga could only resume next month behind closed doors, while supporters have questioned the morality of football returning at all during the coronavirus pandemic. The German Football League hopes to get the go-ahead from Angela Merkel's government for the top two tiers to resume next month -- possibly on May 9 …

Bundesliga plans to restart in May without fans hit by order
4 years, 8 months ago

Bundesliga plans to restart in May without fans hit by order

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: Extending the ban on large gatherings in Germany to the end of August threatens soccer officials' aim of restarting the Bundesliga in May without spectators. After talks between Merkel and the 16 state governors about easing restrictions, Bavaria's Markus Soder said the “Bundesliga wasn't an issue,'' meaning they have far bigger priorities than soccer. The Bundesliga, last played on …

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