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Jewish football to return in September with strict rules on preventing Covid-19 spread

FA rules stipulate that goal posts, nets and the pitch itself should be sanitised

July 23, 2020 11:07
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Competitive Jewish football is to return on Sunday September 6 after the Football Association confirmed matches can begin again following the Covid-19 lockdown.

At Monday's AGM of the Maccabi Great Britain Southern Football League (MGBSFL) it was announced that 28 Jewish teams would start the new season, an increase of three on last season  – but with strict guidelines enforced over preventing the spread of the virus.

FA rules stipulate that goal posts, nets and the pitch itself should be sanitised. Players are told to avoid elaborate goal celebrations with other team-mates.

Handling of the ball, except by goalkeepers using disinfected gloves, should be kept to a minimum. And spitting is strictly forbidden.

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