Once inside the Hungarian capital’s large new arena, however, the 15,500 spectators spread out in the 67,000-seat stadium. The coronavirus pandemic stopped fans going to stadiums, although club football in many countries has now resumed and some have allowed a limited number of spectators in to watch games. UEFA had decided its traditional season-opening Super Cup game, between the Champions League winners and Europa League champions, would be safe to attend, but the ruling body faced criticism. At the start of the match, social distancing was observed fairly well - unlike in Hungarian domestic league games during which it has not been enforced. “I make sure to always wash my hands, stay apart, but I have to make ends meet so I need the work.

Source: Standard Digital September 24, 2020 22:18 UTC