UEFA Allows Spectators to Attend the Stadium Maximum 30 Percent of Capacity

DBasia.news – UEFA finally allowed spectators to be present in all competitions under their auspices. Even so, the number is limited to 30 percent of the stadium’s capacity.

After the corona virus pandemic, many parties have been careful in holding sports matches, especially football. Since European leagues started in mid-June, matches have been closed.

Seeing the pandemic starting to subside a few months ago, on several occasions, trials have emerged to bring more spectators to the stadium, even though in small numbers. For example, when Chelsea met Brighton in a test match, there were around 1,000 spectators in attendance.

As for this season, only Serie A and Bundesliga have allowed spectators to attend, even then in limited numbers. In Serie A, spectators are limited to no more than a thousand while in Germany, it is no more than 20 percent of stadium capacity.

However, it is different with England and Spain which have not allowed viewers to return, considering that the transmission of COVID-19 is still quite high. However, that did not prevent UEFA from following in the footsteps of the Bundesliga and Serie A.

From the UEFA executive committee meeting on Thursday (1/10/2020) evening WIB, UEFA gave permission for all competitors under their auspices to be visited by spectators. The requirement is a maximum of 30 percent of the stadium’s capacity.

However, UEFA underlined that permission from the local government is the main thing. If the authorities don’t allow it, the match will remain closed.

Last week’s European Super Cup match in Budapest which was attended by 20 thousand spectators became a pilot project and was considered a success, so that UEFA dared to give permission for their matches to be held openly.

“Today’s decision is the most sensible first step because it puts the health of fans first and respects the laws of each country. Even though we all face a common enemy, namely COVID, every country has different approaches and challenges at any given moment. This decision allows local governments to deal with fans than before, although health is still a priority,” said UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin.

“There are 27 countries in Europe that have allowed fans to some extent. This decision will allow a sensible approach based on the rules of their respective countries, not competition, which fans sometimes find difficult to understand.”

“In difficult times like this, it is important to give hope and encouragement to football fans. We continue to urge them to be kind and keep clean for the health of themselves and the supporters of other clubs or countries.”