Will COVID-19 stop the Bundesliga again?
07 January 2022 |
4:01 pm
Bayern Munich have reported several new cases of COVID-19 among key players, and the champions are far from alone. With players returning from winter breaks around the world, can the Bundesliga return as planned?
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