Football fans allowed back into stadiums under Tier 1 and 2 restrictions
A small number of supporters in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas will be allowed back in to watch their teams for the first time since March.
Ban on outdoor grassroots sport to be lifted when lockdown ends
Prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed the move on Monday
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Fans allowed back at sporting events once lockdown ends with Boris Johnson to announce maximum 4,000 spectators in lowest-risk areas
Up to 4,000 spectators will be allowed to return to outdoor sporting events from December 2, reports claim. Football fans have been kept away from stadiums since the first lockdown started in March – with just a few exceptions in the months since – but a countrywide return of supporters is on the cards. In […]
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Follow talkSPORT.com’s live blog for all the latest football news and biggest transfer gossip… We round up another thrilling weekend of Premier League action, and preview the upcoming European fixtures with the Champions League back under way on Tuesday. TOP STORIES Fans allowed back at sporting events once lockdown ends as Boris Johnson …
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Crowds of up to 4,000 allowed back into sport stadiums next week
Crowds of up to 4,000 can return to sport next week, Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday as Covid-19 restrictions were dramatically eased across the grass roots and elite. Manchester United's Champions League tie against PSG will be the first top match to welcome back fans if the city escapes new tier three restrictions. English Football League officials are …
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Fans at sporting events: Maximum of 4,000 to be allowed in England
Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week national lockdown in England ends.
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Stadiums will be allowed to re-open from December 2 with 4,000 fans allowed in Tier 1 areas
The good news for supporters has been tempered by strict limits on stadiums in different geographical areas and possible rules imposed, while Premier League clubs may not sing up.
Arteta’s Arsenal can’t score and drew with Leeds… as former boss Unai Emery guides Villarreal into LaLiga’s top three ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid
Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery is reviving his managerial career with Villarreal in Spain. The Spaniard guided his side to an impressive draw against LaLiga champions Real Madrid this weekend, and they were unlucky to not claim all three points. The result sees Villarreal in third place having played ten LaLiga matches so far this […]
Tell us how you will get back to playing sport post-lockdown
When lockdown ends on December 2 England is expected to be plunged back into a tiered lockdown system. While some industries will be hit by tough new measures, coronavirus restrictions around grass-roots sport look set to be eased. For many, Sunday League football, boxing gyms, school sports team and local activity groups have come to an abrupt halt for the …