Football has started its comeback after weeks of suspension due to COVID-19. Leagues and cups around the world have started or are set to resume matches, with strict sets of rules and in the absence of a live audience. Around the world, national competitions were suspended in March as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus, as packed stadiums have all the makings of becoming a breeding ground for the highly transmissible disease responsible for this global pandemic. Matches of the German Bundesliga have already been back on the pitch since May 16, and the English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, and the Turkish Süper Lig – among others – have announced the dates of their return later this month. In Italy the Copa Italia (Italian cup competition) will return before the Serie A (Italian league), though both have already announced their starting dates. The Netherlands, Belgium, and France, on the other hand, are among the countries whose football federations refrained from resuming play, officially making the decision to cancel the remaining matches, and with countries like France naming the current table-toppers the season’s winners. Needless to…
