In an open letter to supporters on Thursday, Borussia Dortmund said “football is not a driver of the pandemic” as sporting events must take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“This decision hurt us,” added club Axel Witsel, Thorgan Hazard and Thomas Meunier. “Professional football is clearly not a driver of the pandemic. It is therefore difficult to accept that the facts are not taken into account. But we will accept the situation as it is and continue to play our part. work to bring the curve down. “
The German club’s reaction follows the authorities’ decision to close all places of cultural and recreational activities from Monday to combat the upsurge in the coronavirus.
The 36 clubs of the first and second divisions can continue to play, but behind closed doors, while German amateur sport is completely at a standstill.
“This decision hurt us,” added club Axel Witsel, Thorgan Hazard and Thomas Meunier. “Professional football is clearly not a driver of the pandemic. It is therefore difficult to accept that the facts are not taken into account. But we will accept the situation as it is and continue to play our part. work to bring the curve down. ” The German club’s reaction follows the authorities’ decision to close all places of cultural and recreational activities from Monday to combat the upsurge in the coronavirus. The 36 clubs of the first and second divisions can continue to play, but behind closed doors, while German amateur sport is completely at a standstill.
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