7,000 fans to be allowed at French league game next weekend

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PARIS - The French soccer league has praised a decision to allow 7,000 fans in the stadium for a second division match between Auxerre and Clermont next weekend.

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PARIS – The French soccer league has praised a decision to allow 7,000 fans in the stadium for a second division match between Auxerre and Clermont next weekend.

Because of coronavirus restrictions, a maximum of 5,000 spectators are allowed at games, unless clubs get a special dispensation from their local authority.

Auxerre obtained dispensation from the prefecture, making the September 12 match the first one with more than 5,000 fans since the rule was put in place for this season.

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 file photo, soccer fans watch the match during the League One soccer match between Rennes and Montpellier, at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France. The French soccer league has praised a decision to allow 7,000 fans in the stadium for a second division match between Auxerre and Clermont next weekend. Because of coronavirus restrictions, a maximum of 5,000 spectators are allowed at games, unless clubs get a special dispensation from their local authority. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)
FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 file photo, soccer fans watch the match during the League One soccer match between Rennes and Montpellier, at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France. The French soccer league has praised a decision to allow 7,000 fans in the stadium for a second division match between Auxerre and Clermont next weekend. Because of coronavirus restrictions, a maximum of 5,000 spectators are allowed at games, unless clubs get a special dispensation from their local authority. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)

“The French league salutes the decision,” the LFP said in a statement Saturday, adding that it hopes other clubs can follow suit.

Spectators still have to wear masks inside the stadium and observe social distancing.

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