That is why Premier Belarus League continued during the pandemic

Periskopi

14 May 2020, 12:47(6 years ago)

As Europe closed state after state in recent months, football became one of the many industries it banned. Wicked leagues were suspended, and until the exercises through video apps and connections became the norm for elite athletes, it was a state that insisted on continuing. Football in Belarus continued, the games it calls [...] played.

As Europe closed state after state in recent months, football became one of the many industries it banned.

Wicked leagues were suspended, and until the exercises through video apps and connections became the norm for elite athletes, it was a state that insisted on continuing.

Football in Belarus continued, matches he calls in numerous criticisms including from the Professional Football Union (FIFPRO).

“I think we had less than 100 cases when Stinori” started, said Federation of Belarus Football spokesman Aleksandr Aleic, writes “Sky Sports News” The Health Ministry took many measures to prevent the spread of the virus. They submitted recommendations to us and we sent it to clubs”.

Fans continued to be present at the matches, while the Belarus Football Federation established hand disinfectants, and the fans were also controlled before they were introduced to stadiums.

Our previous lab center was just over 2,000 viewers and became lower this season after the news of the virus. We didn't close the stadium for the public, but we tried to put fans away from each other. We also put anti-bacterial turkeys and medical staffs that controlled the temperature of the fans”, Aleinic showed.

Meanwhile, football fans worldwide began to take an interest in the league abroad. Sky Sports News has broadcast goals, and a group of friends in Australia have launched a group of fans and have met virtually to broadcast the matches.

After watching SFC Slutsk win 3:1 over Slavia Mossyr in a match where five penaltys were awarded they liked the championship, but it became clear there were mixed feelings among those who played.

It was different opinions. At that time we were the only league playing and there was a lot of attention from other countries and the media. Some players, especially those from abroad, were concerned, but some players were completely in order to continue. We didn't have players who were refusing to play or wanted to leave the club, but had different opinions”, Aleinik declared.

The virus has only started now to affect the league, where Friday's match between FC Minsk and Neman Grodnos was suspended after a player showed COVID-19 symptoms.

Also suspended was the second-class match between FK Arsenal and Locomotive Gomel, and the players involved will be tested.

Belarus's president, Alexander Lukashenko, has claimed that sports is the best anti-virus and has even said that even if they drink vodka it can help.

So has the decision of Belarus Football Federation been influenced by these statements?

“One thing is another context translation. I really don't want to comment. The federation's decision is based on all the information we receive from health authorities. It is difficult to give an accurate comment about something happening in another country. When the situation with the virus got worse the borders were closed. Each country takes different measures. There's a different approach. We have a health system that we fully trust and based on communication with them we have made the decision. When someone on the outside says it's wrong we have a better sense of what's happening in Belarus than those from outside”, Aleic said.