Coronavirus-free Tajikistan turns to soccer as season kicks off

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REUTERS: Tajikistan's domestic soccer season is kicking off on schedule despite almost every other soccer league around the globe having ground to ...

REUTERS: Tajikistan's domestic soccer season is kicking off on schedule despite almost every other soccer league around the globe having ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Belarus Football Federation has already got deals with sports networks in more than 10 countries, including Russia, Israel, India and even Bulgaria. "Thank God, there is no coronavirus in Tajikistan and the new football season begins in the country." A Tajik Football Federation official told Reuters it hopes the popularity of the league grows in the coming weeks and would gladly discuss offers for broadcasting deals with sports networks in foreign countries.

The 10-team league kicks off on Sunday with three games, which will also be played behind closed doors. The clubs will rely on 42 foreign players, with neighbouring Uzbekistan topping the list with 20 imports followed by Ghana with 10.

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