Published 19:23 IST, April 24th 2020

Bundesliga stars might have to wear masks and stop play should they come off: Report

Bundesliga return: Leaked documents from the German Ministry of Labour reveal that Bundesliga stars may be forced to wear masks upon the league's return.

Reported by: Daniel Arambur
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European football (except in Belarus) is currently at a standstill due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has gripped continent. Despite all chaos that has ensued since coronavirus outbreak, things have taken a turn for better in last few weeks. As per reports from German media, Bundesliga is touted to be first major European league to resume with a predicted start date of May 9, 2020.

However, reports furr state that players in German top-flight will be asked to wear masks while playing competitive matches.

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Bundesliga stars might have to wear masks and stop play if y come off: Report

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As per leaked reports in Dailymail UK from German Ministry of Labour, Bundesliga players and officials will be asked to put on protective masks over course of 90-minute match when competition resumes some time next month. report furr adds that matches will be halted if and when masks slip-off a player's face. In addition to that, players will be asked to refrain from touching ir mouths while wearing masks.

leaked document furr add that players will be asked to replace masks 'every 15 minutes at latest'  due to 'increased breathing volume'.  mask swaps will be labelled as 'short game breaks'.

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19:23 IST, April 24th 2020