Soccer matches in Germany's top two divisions will begin without spectators on May 16
include the leaders of Germany's populous states of Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, but critics argue such a quick restart will be a drain on testing resources. it had tested 1,724 players and staff across the 36 teams in the two leagues and found 10 positive coronavirus cases. A second round of 1,695 tests has just been completed with two further infections, the association said Thursday.
The DFL was keen to finish the season, which has nine rounds of games to go, by the end of June to comply with sponsorship and broadcasting agreements. Under the revised
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