This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
Published on July 10, 2020, German soccer fans may be able to return to stadiums to cheer on their heroes in national team and Bundesliga matches soon.
The German Football Association (DFB) and the German football league (DFL) are working with health authorities to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection at matches and on the way to and from the stadium.
DFB Secretary General Friedrich Curtius expects the association to develop a concept allowing the German national team to play in front of spectators at home games this autumn.
Most sporting events were shut down earlier this year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with matches being played behind closed doors and in eerie silence.
However, the Dutch football association (KNVB) has announced that domestic soccer in the Netherlands will resume in September with 15% to 35% of the stadium available for spectators, but with no away supporters allowed.
