Key developments on the restart of European soccer leagues

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Bayern Munich beat Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-0 for its fourth straight win since the resumption of the Bundesliga in empty stadiums. In England, the Premier League can press ahead with its planned June 17 restart after the government approved the return of competitive sports from Monday if strict protocols are followed. In Spain, full team training sessions will be allowed to resume on Monday ahead of La Liga’s June 11 restart. In Italy, Serie A is due to resume on June 20. France's Ligue 1 was the only one of Europe’s five major men’s leagues to cancel its season.

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Bayern Munich beat Fortuna Düsseldorf 5-0 for its fourth straight win since the resumption of the Bundesliga in empty stadiums. In England, the Premier League can press ahead with its planned June 17 restart after the government approved the return of competitive sports from Monday if strict protocols are followed. In Spain, full team training sessions will be allowed to resume on Monday ahead of La Liga’s June 11 restart. In Italy, Serie A is due to resume on June 20. France’s Ligue 1 was the only one of Europe’s five major men’s leagues to cancel its season.

Munich's Benjamin Pavard celebrates his 2-0 after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Fortuna Duesseldorf in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Because of the coronavirus outbreak all soccer matches of the German Bundesliga take place without spectators. (Christof Stache/Pool via AP)
Munich's Benjamin Pavard celebrates his 2-0 after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Fortuna Duesseldorf in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Because of the coronavirus outbreak all soccer matches of the German Bundesliga take place without spectators. (Christof Stache/Pool via AP)

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