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Dortmund vs Schalke LINE-UPS: Haaland faces Todibo, Sancho & Hazard on bench
29 mins ago / R47
The line-ups of Dortmund vs Schalke have been announced. Bundesliga returns tonight!
Dortmund XI: Bürki, Piszczek, Hummels, Akanji, Hakimi, Dahoud, Delaney, Guerreiro, Brandt, Reyna, Haaland
Subs: Hitz, Sancho, Götze, Balerdi, Morey, Thorgan Hazard, Schmelzer, Führich, Raschl
Schalke XI: Schubert; Kenny, Salif Sané, Todibo, Nastasic, Oczipka; McKennie, Serdar; Harit, Caligiuri; Raman
Subs: Burgstaller, Gregoritsch, Schöpf, Nübel, Becker, Matondo, Juan Miranda, Kutucu, Mercan
29 mins ago / R47
The line-ups of Dortmund vs Schalke have been announced. Bundesliga returns tonight!
Dortmund XI: Bürki, Piszczek, Hummels, Akanji, Hakimi, Dahoud, Delaney, Guerreiro, Brandt, Reyna, Haaland
Subs: Hitz, Sancho, Götze, Balerdi, Morey, Thorgan Hazard, Schmelzer, Führich, Raschl
Schalke XI: Schubert; Kenny, Salif Sané, Todibo, Nastasic, Oczipka; McKennie, Serdar; Harit, Caligiuri; Raman
Subs: Burgstaller, Gregoritsch, Schöpf, Nübel, Becker, Matondo, Juan Miranda, Kutucu, Mercan
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Games was played in empty stadium.
So funny, when EBH scored the 1st goal for Dortmund he ran to the corner and his team mates are not allowed to go near him to celebrate the goal. But earlier when Dortmund was awarded a corner kick, EBH was tussleing with a Schalke defender why never practise social distancing
So funny, when EBH scored the 1st goal for Dortmund he ran to the corner and his team mates are not allowed to go near him to celebrate the goal. But earlier when Dortmund was awarded a corner kick, EBH was tussleing with a Schalke defender why never practise social distancing
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Games was played in empty stadium.
So funny, when EBH scored the 1st goal for Dortmund he ran to the corner and his team mates are not allowed to go near him to celebrate the goal. But earlier when Dortmund was awarded a corner kick, EBH was tussleing with a Schalke defender why never practise social distancing
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Dortmund 4 Schalke 0
EBH not bad, scored 1 and assisted 1.
But Raphaël Guerreiro is better, scored 2 goals (45', 63') with a burst of speed.
Players fitness level was good, not much injuries and substitutions was normal.
EBH not bad, scored 1 and assisted 1.
But Raphaël Guerreiro is better, scored 2 goals (45', 63') with a burst of speed.
Players fitness level was good, not much injuries and substitutions was normal.
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BREAKING: Premier League clubs unanimously agree to resume training from Tuesday5 mins ago / ClaunicornX
Premier League clubs have agreed to stage one of the return to training protocols which would allow teams to start training in small groups from Tuesday.
Players at a number of top-flight clubs are already back training individually, but they will now be allowed to work together in groups of five as long as social distancing rules are followed.
Premier League officials needed at least 14 positive votes to press ahead with phase one of the return to training, in which all contact between players is banned.
And during a video conference call involving all 20 clubs on Monday morning, it was agreed that it was safe for players to return to action amid the coronavirus crisis.
A number of clubs will test players and staff for the disease on Monday with a view to returning to training on either Wednesday or Thursday.
Clubs have told their players their results should be available 24 hours after their tests.
A return to training was discussed by clubs, managers, players and officials from the Professional Footballers' Association and League Managers' Association last week.
Every player who returns to training will need to provide written confirmation that they have received and agree to their club's Covid-19 operational policy.
Each club must also appoint a dedicated 'Covid-19 officer' who is not a member of their medical staff to oversee player and staff safety during the return to training and when the campaign restarts.
The Premier League hope to resume games in the second half of June, although they are willing to extend the season until the end of August in order to complete it.
Although the majority of players are expected back this week, some managers are likely to be without stars who have concerns about returning to contact training, or who live with family members who are vulnerable to coronavirus
Premier League clubs have agreed to stage one of the return to training protocols which would allow teams to start training in small groups from Tuesday.
Players at a number of top-flight clubs are already back training individually, but they will now be allowed to work together in groups of five as long as social distancing rules are followed.
Premier League officials needed at least 14 positive votes to press ahead with phase one of the return to training, in which all contact between players is banned.
And during a video conference call involving all 20 clubs on Monday morning, it was agreed that it was safe for players to return to action amid the coronavirus crisis.
A number of clubs will test players and staff for the disease on Monday with a view to returning to training on either Wednesday or Thursday.
Clubs have told their players their results should be available 24 hours after their tests.
A return to training was discussed by clubs, managers, players and officials from the Professional Footballers' Association and League Managers' Association last week.
Every player who returns to training will need to provide written confirmation that they have received and agree to their club's Covid-19 operational policy.
Each club must also appoint a dedicated 'Covid-19 officer' who is not a member of their medical staff to oversee player and staff safety during the return to training and when the campaign restarts.
The Premier League hope to resume games in the second half of June, although they are willing to extend the season until the end of August in order to complete it.
Although the majority of players are expected back this week, some managers are likely to be without stars who have concerns about returning to contact training, or who live with family members who are vulnerable to coronavirus
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This is really optimistic. I don't see any games before July even with empty stadiums.
How do you train without breaching social distancing rules??
people are getting back to work in UK England, football should follow suit. it's not all about football, there are some related sectors, people's jobs that are dependent on football resumption. the EPL will restart but the EFL leagues are likely to be cancelled ?
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30 Bundesliga goals involved! Sancho sets record with his 16th league assists7 mins ago / Cai
Jadon Sancho is the first Bundesliga player to be directly involved in 30 goals this season with 16 assists and 14 goals.
Sancho has assisted 16 goals in the current Bundesliga season, setting a new record for a Dortmund player since the beginning of detailed Opta data collection in 2004-05.
Moreover, the BVB starlet has scored 17 goals and provided 19 assists in all competitions this season, 11 more than any other English player in the Top 5 European Leagues.
Not bad, for a second half substitute player.
But I begin to notice Raphaël Guerreiro, he scored another goal tonight.
Wolf 0-2 Dortmund
Jadon Sancho is the first Bundesliga player to be directly involved in 30 goals this season with 16 assists and 14 goals.
Sancho has assisted 16 goals in the current Bundesliga season, setting a new record for a Dortmund player since the beginning of detailed Opta data collection in 2004-05.
Moreover, the BVB starlet has scored 17 goals and provided 19 assists in all competitions this season, 11 more than any other English player in the Top 5 European Leagues.
Not bad, for a second half substitute player.
But I begin to notice Raphaël Guerreiro, he scored another goal tonight.
Wolf 0-2 Dortmund
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Boost for Project Restart! Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training9 mins ago / Cai
Premier League Shareholders vote unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the season.
Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.
Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.
Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government.
Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season, when conditions allow.
Premier League Shareholders vote unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the season.
Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.
Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.
Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government.
Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season, when conditions allow.
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Premier League 'Project Restart' latest: Clubs agree to tackle again at training
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7:24 PM
James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC
The Premier League made a significant stride toward restarting matches on Wednesday after all 20 clubs unanimously agreed to resume contact training.
A brief shareholders meeting concluded with a vote on moving to Phase 2 of preparations following discussions on Tuesday between players, managers and league representatives designed to assuage concerns about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The league also confirmed on Wednesday that it had four positive cases from three clubs following its third round of testing of 1,008 players and club staff.
Several players, including Chelseamidfielder N'Golo Kante and Watfordstriker Troy Deeney, have opted to pursue individual programmes at home, partly due to statistics indicating people from a BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) background are more likely to die from COVID-19.
Regarding contact training, the league said: "Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training -- marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.
TOP FOOTBALL NEWS
• Prem return boost as tackling reintroduced
• Sources: MLS plans shorter return tourney
• Sources: Luiz future at Arsenal in doubt
• Dortmund boss hints at exit after Bayern loss
• Haaland gets knee knock after ref run-in
• Hegerberg warns women's football will suffer
"Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
"The Premier League's priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
"Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association), the LMA (League Managers' Association) and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow."
The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May, 1008 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, four have tested positive from three clubs.
Premier League clubs have agreed that tackling is allowed again during training. Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images
Those conversations will continue on Thursday when the Premier League meets again to discuss wide-ranging issues including a restart date, television scheduling and contingency plans if the season has to be curtailed.
Sources told ESPN on Monday that the original June 12 return date is now viewed by many to be too soon to build up players' fitness to a level that minimises the risk of injury. A date later in the month -- possibly June 19 or June 26 if the commitment to resuming on a Friday night remains -- is most likely.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS IN FOOTBALL
• Champions League: Suspended indefinitely
• Premier League: Small group training
• La Liga: June 11 Seville derby proposed
• Serie A: Given until Aug. 20 to finish season
• Bundesliga: Restarted on May 16
• Ligue 1: PSG declared champions
• MLS: June tournament proposed
• Euro 2020: Postponed until 2021
• Copa America: Postponed until 2021
It is possible the clubs will not agree on an exact date on Thursday but instead confirm the intention to resume matches next month and then thrash out the time frame for the remaining 92 matches at a subsequent meeting.
For now, contact training will resume with further encouragement taken from the Bundesliga's successful return in Germany. Two rounds of tests in the Premier League have returned just eight positive cases, and players have been assured that a detailed track and trace system will make them safe to train and play.
"Project Restart" now includes a white paper created by STATSports -- the company that makes GPS vests for the majority of its clubs -- titled "Player Proximity" that outlines how players can be tracked to determine how many times they are within two metres of anyone else during a training session. The average incursion lasts a maximum of 3.3 seconds.
Clubs can use the data from these vests to track and trace anyone who came into contact with a player who subsequently tested positive.
The United Kingdom government remains supportive of football's return and is reviewing nationwide lockdown measures with a view to easing restrictions in several areas next week.
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Prem clubs unanimously agree to full contact training (1:45)
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7:24 PM
James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC
The Premier League made a significant stride toward restarting matches on Wednesday after all 20 clubs unanimously agreed to resume contact training.
A brief shareholders meeting concluded with a vote on moving to Phase 2 of preparations following discussions on Tuesday between players, managers and league representatives designed to assuage concerns about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- ESPN+: Stream ESPN FC TVdaily and 30 for 30: SoccerStories
The league also confirmed on Wednesday that it had four positive cases from three clubs following its third round of testing of 1,008 players and club staff.
Several players, including Chelseamidfielder N'Golo Kante and Watfordstriker Troy Deeney, have opted to pursue individual programmes at home, partly due to statistics indicating people from a BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) background are more likely to die from COVID-19.
Regarding contact training, the league said: "Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training -- marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.
TOP FOOTBALL NEWS
• Prem return boost as tackling reintroduced
• Sources: MLS plans shorter return tourney
• Sources: Luiz future at Arsenal in doubt
• Dortmund boss hints at exit after Bayern loss
• Haaland gets knee knock after ref run-in
• Hegerberg warns women's football will suffer
"Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
"The Premier League's priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
"Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association), the LMA (League Managers' Association) and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow."
The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May, 1008 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, four have tested positive from three clubs.
Premier League clubs have agreed that tackling is allowed again during training. Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images
Those conversations will continue on Thursday when the Premier League meets again to discuss wide-ranging issues including a restart date, television scheduling and contingency plans if the season has to be curtailed.
Sources told ESPN on Monday that the original June 12 return date is now viewed by many to be too soon to build up players' fitness to a level that minimises the risk of injury. A date later in the month -- possibly June 19 or June 26 if the commitment to resuming on a Friday night remains -- is most likely.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS IN FOOTBALL
• Champions League: Suspended indefinitely
• Premier League: Small group training
• La Liga: June 11 Seville derby proposed
• Serie A: Given until Aug. 20 to finish season
• Bundesliga: Restarted on May 16
• Ligue 1: PSG declared champions
• MLS: June tournament proposed
• Euro 2020: Postponed until 2021
• Copa America: Postponed until 2021
It is possible the clubs will not agree on an exact date on Thursday but instead confirm the intention to resume matches next month and then thrash out the time frame for the remaining 92 matches at a subsequent meeting.
For now, contact training will resume with further encouragement taken from the Bundesliga's successful return in Germany. Two rounds of tests in the Premier League have returned just eight positive cases, and players have been assured that a detailed track and trace system will make them safe to train and play.
"Project Restart" now includes a white paper created by STATSports -- the company that makes GPS vests for the majority of its clubs -- titled "Player Proximity" that outlines how players can be tracked to determine how many times they are within two metres of anyone else during a training session. The average incursion lasts a maximum of 3.3 seconds.
Clubs can use the data from these vests to track and trace anyone who came into contact with a player who subsequently tested positive.
The United Kingdom government remains supportive of football's return and is reviewing nationwide lockdown measures with a view to easing restrictions in several areas next week.
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I had watched few games, the fitness level was good, standard of play did not drop.
EPL is so slow to restart, can't even decide when to resume because some players are so kiasi.
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