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'Football no more dangerous than factory work or fishing' - La Liga president critical of Ligue 1's decision to end season

La Liga president Javier Tebas has been critical of the decision to call an end to the Ligue 1 season, comparing matches behind closed doors to working on an assembly line or fishing boat as Spanish football moves closer to a return.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Tuesday that professional athletes, including footballers, may return to a limited form of training as soon as May 4.

The return to training is the first of what Sanchez sees as four phases, with the second being a step up in training at performances centres.