Covid-19/Bundesliga: German authorities considering resuming behind closed doors from 09/05/2020

"It is conceivable that we might be able to play a round of 'ghost games' (behind closed doors) at the earliest from 09/05/2020," said Markus Söder, Prime Minister of Bavaria on 20/04/2020. "The prerequisite is that there is a well thought-out concept. What the DFL has presented these past few days (see below) shows that protective measures are in place," added Armin Laschet, Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, an announcement welcomed by the main German clubs (see below).

"These are positive signals that have been sent out. This gives both the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga an important perspective. Politicians trust us, and we the league - and the players in particular - must now be role models," said Christian Seifert, president and CEO of the DFL to the German website Bild the same day.

"Major events (including sport-related events), which play an important role in the spread of Covid-19, will remain banned until 31/08/2020," announced German Chancellor Angela Merkel on 15/04/2020. Markus Söder, Minister President of Bavaria, had specified that this would not prevent…