The interpretations have been different. The Stockholm Football Association writes on its website that they have been in contact with the Public Health Authority and been given the green light to start series games this weekend - even at senior level.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven, was critical of football continuing its operations and today came new messages from the Public Health Authority.
- There is a rule that says you should not play any matches. We have made an exception at the youth level.
- Together with the Swedish Sports Federation, we have felt that it was unclear. We believe that the differences between training and matches among young people and children are not that great. That is why we have landed in an exception where you can play matches in children's and youth sports series.
During the afternoon, the Swedish Football Association will provide clarifying advice after today's press conference with the Public Health Authority.
“For this reason, the Swedish Football Association will also adapt its guidelines for Swedish football. The guidelines will be published here during the afternoon / evening. ”, One writes on their website.
The Sports Federation immediately responded to the message by adding an exception to its guidelines. The Council, which applies to postpone matches, training matches, competitions and cups, has added that children and adolescents up to 18 years are exempted if you meet the other councils dealing with close contact, that it is outdoors, the number of spectators and travel.