The DFL said the season would resume under the terms of a strict health protocol that bans fans from the stadium, with several matches including the high-profile Ruhr valley derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 taking place on the relaunch day. While it was no normal restart given the empty stands and other restrictions, it was crucial to resume play, DFL CEO Christian Seifert told a news conference. About 300 people, including players, staff and officials, will be in and around the stadiums during matchdays. "The season finale will take place at the end of June," Seifert said, with June 27-28 as a likely date. He said ideally he hoped the new season to start some time in August but a date had not been finalised.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2020 12:22 UTC