Germany: Bundesliga return to action on May 9 ‘definitely possible’
21 April 2020 |
10:12 am
Germany's health minister and two state premiers have both indicated football could make a comeback next month, albeit behind closed doors. Top-flight football hasn't been in play for over a month due to COVID-19.
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