Coronavirus: With handshakes and fans in stadiums, Belarus plays on
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: With handshakes and fans in stadiums, Belarus plays on

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Still hungry for your football fix? Now that there is no doubt what horrors COVID-19 can visit upon families, streets, towns, cities and countries, it seemed beyond scandalous that Friday's match in the city of Zhodino was going ahead. Wes Craven's slasher parody 'Scream' shone a light on the inevitable grisly fate of the horror movie character that might dare utter, "I'll be right back", before leaving a room. Speaking about US President Donald Trump, Lukashenko said just hours before Friday's match began: "I really like his recent statements." Quarantining will come to Belarus " only when it is really needed", the country's president added.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Players in Belarus 'concerned' after being told to play on during pandemic, says football union FIFPro
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Players in Belarus 'concerned' after being told to play on during pandemic, says football union FIFPro

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FIFPro general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann says it’s not comprehendible that the Belarus league is still playing after kicking off this month. It’s the only top-tier European league in action Global football union FIFPro says football players in Belarus are worried about the league continuing despite the coronavirus pandemic. FIFPro general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann says “it’s not comprehendible” that the Belarus …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Belarus plays on despite COVID-19 threat; football and hockey seasons in full swing
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Belarus plays on despite COVID-19 threat; football and hockey seasons in full swing

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