(Reuters File Photo)PARIS: Stadiums in France will reopen to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas — a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the weekend of Aug 22. The French Cup and League Cup finals could now be played with spectators, and fans will also be able to watch their teams play pre-season friendlies. It was the only one of the five biggest domestic leagues in Europe to call off the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League in England, La Liga in Spain and the Bundesliga in Germany all resumed this month, albeit in empty stadiums.

Source: Bangkok Post June 20, 2020 10:18 UTC