BERLIN, May 17 — A senior German politician expects the Bundesliga to “tighten up” instructions on how to celebrate goals after some players hugged — breaching strict hygiene protocol — when the league resumed this weekend. The German season restarted yesterday after a two-month break due...
Cologne’s German forward Mark Uth and Mainz’ French defender Moussa Niakhate vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Cologne v Mainz 05 May 17, 2020 in Cologne. — AFP pic
The German season restarted yesterday after a two-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic with clubs having agreed to draconian hygiene guidelines in a plan approved by the German government. Hertha Berlin’s Marko Grujic was kissed on the cheek by team-mate Dedryck Boyata yesterday after their side took the lead in a 3-0 win against Hoffenheim.Earlier this month, the capital city side had already suspended ex-Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou for posting a video of him shaking hands with team-mates in the dressing room before training.
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