“Playing Without Fans Is Better Than Nothing”- UEFA President

Posted by E.L.E.X on April 21 2020 under Sports

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says playing football matches behind closed doors would help bring a sense of normality back into fans’ lives – and would be better than not playing at all.

With league and cup competitions around Europe unresolved and millions of people stuck at home, there is plenty of desire among the sport’s governing bodies to find a way to get matches back on people’s television screens.

On Monday, La Liga clubs were given permission to return to training as long as they follow distancing guidelines, while Ligue 1 has announced plans to resume play in mid-June.

Many obstacles will have to be overcome even to stage games without fans but, with stadiums unlikely to be opened to the public any time soon, Ceferin believes such compromises will be worth making.

“The priority is the health of fans, players and managers,” Ceferin told the Corriere della Sera.
“I am an optimist by nature, I believe there are options that can allow us to start tournaments and complete them.
“We may have to play without spectators, but I think the most important thing is playing games.
“In such hard times it would bring people happiness and a certain sense of normality even if the matches will only be on TV.”
“At first, yes, but it’s better to play without spectators than not to do it at all,” he said.
“Football would bring back emotions and joy to the homes of fans who desperately need it.”

“Playing Without Fans Is Better Than Nothing”- UEFA President

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says playing football matches behind closed doors would help bring a sense of normality back into fans’ lives – and would be better than not playing at all.

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