MX23RW : Saturday, October 3 17:46:00| >> :600:172470:172470:

UEFA approves partial return of supporters for international games

UEFA approves partial return of supporters for international games
© Reuters
Spectators will be limited to 30 per cent of stadium capacity, with no away fans allowed.

European chiefs will allow fans entry into international matches from next week, where local laws allow.

The UEFA Super Cup pilot scheme in Budapest on September 4 has been hailed as a success, paving the way for fans to return during the upcoming international window.

Spectators will be limited to 30 per cent of stadium capacity, with no away supporters allowed entry.

"Today's decision is a sensible first step which puts fans' health first and respects the laws in each country," said UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

"While we all face a common enemy in COVID, different countries have different approaches and different challenges at any given moment. This decision allows much more local flexibility to deal with admitting fans than was previously the case, always respecting the assessment of local authorities.

"Some 27 countries on the continent already allow fans to some extent. This decision will allow for a coherent approach on a country-by-country basis and not on a competition-by-competition basis which was sometimes difficult to understand for fans.

"In these difficult times, it is important to bring more hope and passion back into the lives of football fans and we urge them to behave appropriately and respect sanitary measures in place for their own health and for the health of their fellow club or national team supporters."

UEFA stated that social distancing will be mandatory for spectators while face masks should also be worn in accordance with local regulations.

ID:416746:
Latest coronavirus PSA banner

Coronavirus outbreak - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Aleksander Ceferin

Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp smiles after watching his side beat Arsenal on September 28, 2020
Read Next:
Liverpool draw Ajax while Manchester United handed tough assignment in Champions League group stage
>
Latest Sports Video
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.

rhs 2.0
Premier League
Championship
La Liga
Serie A
Bundesliga
Ligue 1
Eredivisie
Primeira Liga
League One
League Two
National League
Turkish Super Lig
Belgian Pro League
Greek Superleague
Swiss Super League
Russian Premier League
Ukrainian Premier League
Norwegian Eliteserien
Swedish Allsvenskan
League of Ireland Premier
Welsh Premier League
Segunda Division
Serie B
2.Bundesliga
Ligue 2
Eerste Divisie
Major League Soccer
Brasileiro
Uruguayan Primera Division
Liga MX
AFC Champions League
Chinese Super League
J1 League
Premier League 2 - Div 1
Women's Super League
Challenge Cup
Tables

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!