Scottish football could be played behind closed doors until Covid-19 vaccine is available, Premier League yet to make decision

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Scottish football could be played behind closed doors until Covid-19 vaccine is available, Premier League yet to make decision

Scottish football fans have been warned that they might not be able to attend football matches until the Covid-19 vaccine is developed and made widely available.

Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I would absolutely say that people should not be under the expectation that large-scale mass gatherings will be starting any time soon.

"We want to get a semblance of normality back into people's lives for all sorts of reasons as quickly as possible, but we cannot do that in a way that risks a resurgence of this virus.

"If a match is being played behind closed doors but it's still on TV the danger then is people still congregate together in groups to watch that so these things often have to be very carefully considered."

English football across all tiers, including the Premier League, is preparing for a tentative comeback date on June 6 but only if the government can guarantee the safety of matches.

Meanwhile, UEFA have issued a 'strong recommendation' to domestic leagues to finish the current season.