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FIFA Medical Chief: Games Should Not Resume Until Late August

FIFA's leading medical expert is concerned about games returning too soon and suggests play should not resume until late August.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, FIFA medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said that ending this season could help avoid a second wave of coronavirus cases.

"If they could start the season 2020-21 end of August or beginning of September I would be happy. Then they could eventually avoid a second attack from the virus, which is not impossible. Everyone has to be very careful for the moment. I have heard in many countries they are thinking about playing football again, with or without the public," D'Hooghe said.