Published 14:21 IST, September 22nd 2020
Bayern Munich fans at risk of mass infection at UEFA Super Cup in Budapest: Report
Bayern Munich fans have been warned of the COVID-19 risk as around 3,000 supporters are set to travel to Budapest for the UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla.
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After clinching ir sixth Champions League title last season, Bayern Munich will aim for UEFA Super Cup 2020 success. one-game tournament is played between winner of Champions League and Europa Leagua and will see Bayern take on Sevilla on Thursday. While fans will be allowed into stium in Budapest, Bayern Munich fans fear travelling for game will see m contract COVID-19 and have been warned against same.
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Bayern Munich fans warned against travelling for UEFA Super Cup 2020 final
Bavarian Premier Markus Soeder has urged Bayern Munich fans t to travel for UEFA Super Cup 2020 final. Experts believe that final, that is slated to be played at Budapest, might turn out to be a hotbed for spre of COVID-19. Bavarian Premier believes that Hungarian capital is a high-risk region.
Thousands of people contracted COVID-19 at Austrian winter resort of Ischgl, as coronavirus found a ground to spre amid crowded apres-ski bars. Markus Soeder has claimed that those travelling for UEFA Super Cup final 2020 should make it a point to quarantine mselves upon returning to Germany.
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Nearly 3000 Bayern Munich fans to travel for UEFA Super Cup 2020 final
He has also appealed to Bayern Munich fans to rethink before attending UEFA Super Cup final 2020 clash at Budapest. game is an important clash but t most decisive one, ded Markus Soeder. According to various media reports, over 20,000 fans will be permitted to attend match, even as several domestic league games are still being played behind closed doors.
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Around 3,000 Bayern Munich fans are set to travel to Hungary and manr Hansi Fick also has his reservations for game. manr is yet to understand scenario for fans travelling to a high-risk zone, while also claiming that his players are being put at unnecessary risk.
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Hungary closes international borders
Meanwhile, Hungary has closed its international borders for foreign visitors in September after witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. However, fans and international players are exempt from ban. On or hand, UEFA has reportedly claimed that y were in talks with Bayern Munich after Germany government's travel warning for UEFA Super Cup 2020 final.
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Im courtesy: fcbayern.com
14:21 IST, September 22nd 2020