Atletico Madrid to retain memberships of season ticket holders who died in COVID-19 crisis

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have come up a with a heartwarming gesture in respect to those who lost ir lives battling COVID-19. Atletico Madrid have decided to pay tribute to ir season ticket holders who passed away amid  pandemic by retaining ir membership. Atletico Madrid stated that a total of 32 of ir season ticket holders have lost ir lives so far due to coronavirus. Every summer, Atletico Madrid redistributes vacant passes due to people passing away or due to cancellations. However, club have decided to t follow procedure this June as y will retain memberships of those who passed away.

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LaLiga news: Atletico Madrid released an official statement on ir website

 “During se past few months, we have gone through difficult times and Atletico de Madrid family has t been oblivious to consequences caused by Covid-19. “Sadly, we have had to say goodbye to illustrious players and coaches who made Atleti great throughout its history, as well as some of our club members. As soon as it's possible, club will pay a well-deserved tribute to m in gratitude for ir dedication and love for our colours and to show that y will always remain in our memories. 

“Due to very difficult circumstances we're going through due to health crisis, club has exceptionally decided to respect and maintain membership numbers in 2020-21 season of all those who have passed away during pandemic, as a symbolic gesture in ir memory and in gratitude for ir support. “ membership numbers, which have great sentimental value as y indicate uninterrupted seniority as a club member, will be updated as usual in or cases but will be kept for next season to pay tribute to all those Atletico supporters who left us due to this health crisis.”

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Atletico Madrid back in training as LaLiga return on cards

Atletico Madrid returned to training last weekend for first time since coronavirus lockdown in March. Spanish officials are reportedly aiming for a LaLiga return sometime in June. Nearly all Spanish top-tier clubs have resumed training this week. However, clubs have been instructed to follow guidelines put in place by government. Atletico Madrid full-back Renan Lodi missed group training as he reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. Spanish health authorities are yet to grant approval to restart league. Coronavirus cases in Spain have already crossed 2,00,000 mark. Over 27,000 people lost ir lives due to increase in number of coronavirus cases in Spain.  

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