This is reported by the UEFA press service.
“UEFA has announced that players will not shake hands with their rivals and referees under the pre-match protocol until further notice. This order will be valid in all matches of UEFA tournaments, ”the report said.
It is noted that this decision was made in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Earlier in the English Premier League (Premier League), handshakes were canceled due to coronavirus.
The Russian Premier League (RPL), in turn, said it was not considering refusing a handshake ceremony before the start of matches amid the spread of COVID-19.