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Bundesliga Set to Resume Behind Closed Doors Amidst Economic and Sporting Debate
After a suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fortuna Düsseldorf has resumed training sessions, as the Bundesliga season edges closer to a potential comeback. The training sessions are taking place in response to the update of the Corona Protection Ordinance of the state of NRW, and are occurring at the youth performance center at Flinger Broich due to "infrastructural advantages."
The professionals are allowed to train while observing hygiene and infection protection measures, such as training in shifts while maintaining minimum distances. They travel to the training sessions individually to minimize contact.
The German Football League (DFL) has declared the continuation of the championship after April 30 (if permitted by the health authorities) to be necessary, as it could prevent around 750 million euros in TV money losses for the clubs, with insolvency proceedings threatening 13 of the 36 professional clubs.
However, the decision to continue the season has sparked controversy, with critics viewing it as a preference for professional football. An already privileged occupational group is being given special treatment, despite the DFL advocating for the importance of the industry in preserving jobs beyond professional football, claiming that over 50,000 "normal" jobs depend on it.
The Bundesliga season is more likely to continue in the form of "ghost games," matches played behind closed doors without fans. This approach ensures match continuation during crises, maintains broadcasting schedules, and preserves league integrity.
While ghost games offer some benefits, they also present significant economic and sporting drawbacks. The absence of paying spectators results in substantial financial losses for clubs and stadium vendors, impacting budgets for player acquisitions and operations. Local economies suffer a downturn from fewer visitors spending money on accommodations, restaurants, and other services on matchdays.
The lack of fans also affects the atmosphere and team performance, potentially lowering the entertainment value. Broadcasting revenues may partly offset losses, but they cannot fully compensate for the comprehensive economic impact. Ghost games during COVID-19 highlighted these effects, as many leagues, including the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, operated behind closed doors to safeguard public health.
NRW Minister President Armin Laschet has announced talks with the DFL about the continuation of the season, with Laschet pushing for a uniform, nationwide solution and the categorical exclusion of spectators. The new ordinance no longer considers "sport as a professional occupation" as an area that requires a contact ban.
As the situation continues to evolve, the Bundesliga is working to optimize match quality in such conditions, using technology like referee announcements and VAR to compensate for the absence of crowd noise. The league's commitment to preserving jobs and minimizing financial losses, while navigating the complexities of ghost games, will be crucial in determining the future of the Bundesliga.
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