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Factbox: European football's return to action after coronavirus

Bayern Munich Training - Saebener Strasse, Munich, Germany - May 5, 2020 Bayern Munich coach Hans-Dieter Flick as players look on during training despite most sport being cancelled around the world as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID19) continues [REUTERS/Andreas Gebert]

Professional football leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others. Here is a roundup of the state of play:

Germany: Teams have been training since early April and the government is expected to give the green light on Wednesday for a restart, probably from May 15, two people familiar with the preparations told Reuters on Monday.

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