Football's rules makers (IFAB) approved the temporary change to the law in May, and in July extended it into the new campaign due to the short turnaround between seasons. The German FA had already announced the rule permitting five substitutions would apply in the domestic cup and women's Bundesliga. The new men's Bundesliga season is due to begin on September 18 when champions Bayern Munich host Schalke. Bundesliga clubs have agreed to keep the five substitution rule for the 2020/21 season #BVB pic.twitter.com/jj6hyJbXDX — BVB Buzz (@BVBBuzz) September 3, 2020In mid-August, senior German politicians said they would not back the Bundesliga's plans for home fans to return across the country. It is now up to clubs to get permission from their local authorities, who manage the preventive measures against Covid-19.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 03, 2020 16:18 UTC