The Aviva Stadium could be empty for Ireland's UEFA Nations League matches later this year. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileA senior UEFA medical official has warned that international matches due to be played this year, including autumn games in the Nations League, may have to be played behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bulgaria host Ireland in Stephen Kenny's first game in charge in September and the Bulgaria FA had put on sale 10,000 tickets for their domestic cup final which takes place tomorrow. Read MoreBut Tim Meyer, head of UEFA's Medical Commission, has issued a warning over stadiums being opened to the public. "But when all 55 UEFA nations start with international matches and the Nations League in September, there will be other levels of difficulty, such as national legislation or laboratory availability.

Source: Irish Independent June 29, 2020 13:52 UTC