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Italy could be on course to become the third major European country to relaunch its elite league, if the meeting between the government and football bodies on Thursday is successful. Belarus never stopped playing and the Faroe Islands kicked off their season on May 9, but of the leagues halted by the Coronavirus pandemic, Germany was the first back into action. Elsewhere, Spain has set a date. The English have just agreed to resume contact training. France has declared its season over. Here is a list of where UEFA members which have clear plans stand. Faroe Islands: May 9 Germany: May 16 Estonia: May 19 Czech Republic: May 23 Hungary: Cup resumed May 23 Denmark: May 28 Poland: May 29 Serbia: May 30 Ukraine: May 30 Israel: May 30 Lithuania: May 30 Montenegro: June 1 Austria: June 2 Albania: June 3 Portugal: June 3 Slovenia: June 5 Bulgaria: June 5 Croatia: June 6 Greece: June 6 Spain: week of June 8 Turkey: June 12 Slovakia: June 13 Norway: June 16 Russia: June 21 Finland: Cup on June 16, League on July 1 Italy: Hoping to resume on June 14. England: Mid-June Switzerland: June 20 Armenia: Late May, early June Kazakhstan: Mid-June Ireland: Mid-June Sweden: Hope to finish the cup before starting league season on June 14. Wales: Plan to finish season but no date set. Northern Ireland: Plan to finish season but no date set. Switzerland: Permission granted, football bodies to make decision on Friday. The Netherlands season declared over on April 24. Title not awarded. France: April 30. Paris-Saint Germain champions. Court cases pending. Cup finals may still be staged. Luxembourg: April 28. Title not awarded. Cyprus: on May 15. Title not yet awarded. Belgium: May 15. FC Brugge champions. Scotland: May 18. Celtic champions. Belarus afp
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2020-05-27