September Target Set for Fans Returning to Anfield

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The British government and football governing bodies are hoping next season can kick off in front of fans. On Wednesday, Premier League football returned. On Sunday, Liverpool will resume their potentially record-breaking 2019-20 season. And in September, when the 2020-21 season is tentatively scheduled to begin, fans could begin to return to stadiums.
That at least is the hope and goal for the British government and football’s governing bodies in England, who have accepted a return for the fans during the resumed, current season is impossible but think that in three months the situation could change.
“I would really hope that by the return of the new season we might be in a position whereby some fans could start to return,” said cul...