Why going to a football match is a mad idea

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Governments need to be selective over what they reopen as it is difficult to enforce social distancing in a stadium

A cleaner wearing a protective suit sprays seats at the San Paolo stadium as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Naples, Italy, March 4 2020. Picture: REUTERS/CIRO DE LUCA

Some choices are much easier than others, however. It’s not clear at all why politicians in Europe are even debating allowing larger crowds at sports events such as soccer. Much like the earlier decision to reopen nightclubs, the dangers are considerable and the gains are minuscule. While the authorities have let footballers back on the pitch, they have been more cautious about reopening stands. In August, Bayern won Europe’s Champions League in an empty Lisbon stadium. Most football leagues restarted with severe constraints on fan numbers.

In August the supporters of La Spezia football club held street parades to celebrate their first promotion to Italy’s Serie A in more than 100 years. Weeks later, the northwestern Italian city emerged as one of the Italian cities most affected by the second wave.

 

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