It would have been highly inconceivable even only just a month or so ago that we could be contemplating the options of the resumption of football anytime soon. So, it’s actually truly remarkable to even be at this stage now of being able to see top-level European football return in just ten days’ time.
While there’s been nothing officially confirmed yet, there has been serious talk for some time of the Bundesliga returning to action this month, and this reportedly looks set to get approval from the German government.
According to the Daily Mail, Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to give the official green light for the German top flight to get back into action again on May 15th.
It’s a given that this would be a rather kind of different treatment and approach from the kind of football we’ve gotten used to, with strict safety measures securely in place, and of course, empty stadiums for possibly quite some time.
Regardless, for the millions of us irretrievably stuck at home, just the sheer thought of having the chance to enjoy watching some football on our TV monitors is luxurious indulgence itself, something many would have doubted was possible not so long ago.
It is indeed noteworthy that Germany has, to its laudable credit, coped better than many countries in their handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and now looks set to ease their lockdown restrictions.
Provided they’re confident this is not going to cause another spike, football fans everywhere should rejoice at the fact that the wonderful game of football can be truly restarted again for all to savor and enjoy.