German soccer could be cleared to resume when Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with the governors of the country’s 16 states. The dpa news agency reports that May 15 and 22 are being considered by the federal government as start dates for the Bundesliga. The league has introduced blanket coronavirus testing at clubs and is eager to finish the season by the end of June. The push to resume has faced a backlash. There have been at least 11 positive tests of players and staff since testing began last week and Hertha Berlin forward Salomon Kalou was suspended after posting a video showing social distancing measures being flouted at the club.-AP

Source: The Standard May 06, 2020 08:03 UTC