Aleksander Ceferin: Playing without an audience is better than not playing at all

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said that playing football matches behind closed doors may be a source of morale for people.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin stated that after the football organizations were suspended due to the coronavirus epidemic, it was necessary to find a compromise for football to start again, even though it would be difficult to play without fans.

In La Liga, clubs are allowed to start training, while Ligue 1 announced plans to start again in mid-June. Speaking to Corriere della Sera based on these developments, Ceferin said:

"Our priority is the health of the fans, the players and the teachers. I am an optimist person by nature. I believe we have the options to start the leagues and tournaments and complete them."

"We may have to play matches without fans. But the most important thing here is playing games."

“In such difficult times, the matches will bring people a sense of happiness and normality, even if only on TV.”

"It would be strange to watch a football game without the atmosphere created by the fans at first. But playing without the audience is better than not playing at all."

"Football will bring good feelings and joy to the home of fans who want to watch him crazy."