Coronavirus updates LIVE: Bundesliga returns behind closed doors

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 4.3 million people and spread across 215 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today.

Updated : May 16, 2020 22:21 IST , Chennai

Bundesliga will return to action behind closed doors on May 16.
Bundesliga will return to action behind closed doors on May 16.
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Bundesliga will return to action behind closed doors on May 16.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting the lives of over 4.3 million people, and spreading across 215 countries.

The Premier League is eyeing a resumption date while the German Football Association has set the restart date for Bundesliga and DFB Pokal behind closed doors after chancellor Angela Merkel gave the go-ahead last week. It will be the first league to return after lockdown in Europe.

LaLiga and Serie A have announced clubs can return to training with players working out individually.

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