After a hiatus
\nof nearly 3 months, football competitions will resume in Romania. The first
\nofficial match in the domestic championship will be held on Friday, June 12,
\npitting Universitatea Craiova against FC Botosani in Group 1. The other round
\nmatches will be held over June 13-15. As in other countries, matches will be
\nplayed in front of empty stands, observing the new regulations. Minister for
\nYouth and Sports Ionut Stroe told Radio Romania:<\/p>\n
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For the time
\nbeing, as competitions resume, our decision was for matches to be played
\nwithout fans. Of course, this void will surely impact both us, the fans, but
\nalso the players, because they need support. Football is all about show, and
\nlike any other sport it relies on fan support. It’s very difficult to ensure
\nsocial distancing for football matches, which is why I prefered to schedule
\nmatches with attendance at a later date, once the threat of the pandemic has
\nwatered down and the number of infections and deaths goes down. The health of
\neveryone on the stadium is of paramount importance. We’re working on several
\nformulas, but for the time being I’m calling on every stakeholder to display
\npatience, reason and restraint. That time may come sooner than expected. <\/p>\n
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The Romanian
\nofficial pointed out that, if a case of SARS CoV2 is reported in the First
\nLeague, the competition would be suspended, which is something the Professional
\nFootball League and the Romanian Football Federation should be aware of.
\nMoreover, players, members of the technical and medical staff, auxiliary
\npersonnel, referees and observers will all be tested at least 2 days before the
\nmatch, as well as every two weeks. If at any point, any of the abovementioned
\ndisplays symptoms associated with COVID-19, that person will isolate himself
\nand test for the virus. Romanian football teams have resumed training on May 15
\nin groups of limited number of people. Football referees have also resumed
\nphysical training and will undergo physical stress tests ahead of the official
\nrestart of the First and Second Leagues. Referees have already tested negative
\nfor COVID-19. Starting June 1 outdoor sports competitions have resumed across
\nRomania, with the exception of contact sports. Fans are still banned from
\nattending, while all health protection measures must be observed. <\/p>\n
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(Translated by
\nV. Palcu) <\/p>\n
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