Coronavirus digest: Germany fans urged not to travel to England for Euro 2020 clash
25 June 2021 |
12:23 pm
The World Medical Association believes it would be "irresponsible" for German soccer fans to travel to London to watch the highly anticipated Euro 2020 match against England. Follow DW for the latest COVID news.
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