“It's better to play behind closed doors and show the match on TV than not to play at all. This is what people need. It’s necessary, because it brings positive energy to their homes, ”cites Cherperina The Guardian.

Almost all European tournaments, with the exception of the championship of Belarus, are suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the moment, more than 1.1 million infections are registered in the world, more than 62 thousand people have died.

Earlier, UEFA refuted Cheferin's statement in the media about the completion of the Champions League by August 3, 2020.