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The British government is increasingly alarmed by the sight of football players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport s ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown.
Outbreaks at Premier League teams, forcing the postponement of matches, have heightened concerns about the avoidable - and very visible - close contact between players. Everyone in the country has had to change the way they interact with people and ways of working, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston tweeted Wednesday. Footballers are no exception. COVID secure guidelines exist for football. Footballers must follow them and football authorities enforce them - strictly.
English Premier League players told to stop hugging by British government AP
London: The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown.
Outbreaks at Premier League teams, forcing the postponement of matches, have heightened concerns about the avoidable and very visible close contact between players.
“Everyone in the country has had to change the way they interact with people and ways of working,” Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston tweeted Wednesday.
“Footballers are no exception. COVID secure guidelines exist for football. Footballers must follow them and football authorities enforce them strictly.”