FOOTBALL fans may have to show proof they have had two doses of Covid jabs to attend games from September.Despite the Euro 2020 final and semi-finals attended by 60,000 supporters at Wembley, stadiums could be limited to a capacity of 16,000.
Football supporters may have to provide proof they are fully vaccinated to attend matches next seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
That is if transmission rates remain dangerously high with around one in six areas in England reporting record levels of coronavirus infections.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that only those that have been fully vaccinated at events where ‘large crowds gather’ will be able to attend.
He remarked: “As we said last week, we do reserve the right to mandate certification at any point if it is necessary to reduce transmission.
“And I should serve notice now that by the end of September – when all over-18s will have had the chance to be double jabbed – we are planning to make full vaccination the condition of entry to nightclubs and other venues where large crowds gather.
“Proof of a negative test will no longer be enough.”
According to the Daily Mail, if infection rates continue to be high, this would also impact football fans.
Supporters would have to show Covid passports to prove they are fully vaccinated, with a negative test result to not be enough to gain entry.
They state that both the Premier League and EFL are seeking clarification on Johnson’s comments and what this means for football.

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As reported by iNews, the Premier League are in the early stages of working with the Government on a Covid certificate system.
The document would be connected to the NHS app already downloaded by millions for track and trace and to lodge test results.
The Government is said to prefer keeping passports inside the NHS framework with the Prem also considering its own certification app.
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RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has reportedly agreed a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.The Chelsea star will be allowed to leave the club as new manager Mauricio Pochettino rebuilds.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly agreed to a move to AC MilanCredit: AFP
Loftus-Cheek, 27, has given the green light to a switch to Italy, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The report claims that Milan are planning for RLC to replace Ismael Bennacer, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury which will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
It is said that the clubs are in negotiations over a price for the midfielder, with Chelsea wanting £21million.
However, Milan’s opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro giants are believed to be willing to raise their offer to £17.2m.
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After Chelsea’s final home game of the season Loftus-Cheek appeared to wave goodbye to the club’s fans.
His contract is set to expire at the end of next season.
He made 25 appearances for the Blues in the recent campaign but only managed one assist and no goals.
Loftus-Cheek was one of the many players in the squad that underperformed as they crumbled to a 12th-placed finish in the Premier League.
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Milan are looking for reinforcements this summer after a fourth-placed Serie A finish.
The club have already reportedly sealed deals to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada and Atalanta’s Marco Sportiello on free transfers.
Loftus-Cheek came through the academy at Chelsea and has made 275 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 29 assists.
He won the Premier League title in 2016/17 and the Europa League in 2018/19.
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WOLVES want Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to replace Bruno Lage who was ruthlessly sacked yesterday.Club chiefs will draw up a list of candidates today with Amorim, 37, at the top.
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is Wolves’ top target to replace Bruno LageCredit: Rex
But it will cost them £20million in compensation if they want to pry the 7/4 favourite away from the Portuguese giants.
Lage was axed after Saturday’s dismal 2-0 defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham.
Wolves powerbrokers decided within hours of the final whistle.
But the 46-year-old was only informed yesterday morning his 16-month Molineux stint was over.
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Despite his sacking, Wolves chairman Jeff Shi heaped praise on the ex-Benfica boss.
He said: “Bruno is an excellent coach, a hardworking, dedicated manager, and a warm, wise and honest man.
“He and his staff have been a pleasure to work with, so it is with much sadness we had to make a difficult decision.
“I have no doubts about Bruno’s ability, and am sure he will succeed elsewhere. However the team’s form and performances over the last few months mean we have no choice but to act.”
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Wolves also target Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui, whose job is at riskCredit: AFP
Pedro Martins is also eyed by Wolves after being sacked by OlympiacosCredit: Getty
Amorim ended Sporting’s 19-year title wait in 2021-22 – his first full campaign in charge – and went on a record 32-match unbeaten run in the process.
He led the Lisbon giants to the Champions League last-16 last season where Manchester City beat them 5-0 on aggregate.
And the former Benfica midfielder masterminded Sporting’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Tottenham last month.
Other gaffers in the running are under-fire Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui, former Olympiakos head coach Pedro Martins, and Valencia chief Rino Gattuso.
Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes looks after Gattuso and will be part of the recruiting process.
Wolves look likely to go Portuguese again – after Lage and Nuno Espirito Santo before him.
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They have ten Portuguese stars in their squad.
And the Midlands outfit broke a Prem record for most players from one non-English nation in a starting XI when all ten lined-up for last month’s 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City. More

SIR BOBBY CHARLTON is having ‘good and bad days’ following his dementia diagnosis, revealed his brother.
The England World Cup winner, 83, was ‘almost in tears’ as he spoke to Tommy Charlton on the phone this week.

Sir Bobby Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 games for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

It was made public on Sunday that the 83-year-old had been diagnosed with the disease.
His wife, Lady Norma Charlton, gave her blessing for his condition to be made public in a bid to help others.
The news comes after Sir Bobby’s older brother Jack, 85, passed away in July following a battle with dementia.
And his former team-mate Nobby Stiles died from advanced dementia and prostate cancer at the end of last month.

Sir Bobby’s brother Tommy was able to talk to the Manchester United legend on the phone on Monday.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I spoke to Bob today, I phoned his wife to see how he was and she put him on.
“He’s having a good day today, it was very rewarding [to hear], it was very good news.
“He has bad days and good days. He was almost in tears when we were talking, I’m afraid I was as well.

Sir Bobby Charlton is a Manchester United and England legend Credit: BBC

“He’s always known [how much he is loved].
“Bob’s the sort of fella that everyone loves, I’ve never heard anyone say anything nasty about him, or criticise him.
“Jack was a different kettle of fish, he could take it, but Bob is a sensitive guy.”
Sir Bobby achieved legendary status during his playing career for Manchester United and England.
He played every minute of England’s stunning World Cup triumph in 1966.
Despite playing in midfield, he scored 49 times in 106 games for the Three Lions.
Sir Bobby scored 249 goals in 758 games for Manchester United between 1956 and 1973.
Sir Bobby’s diagnosis will strengthen calls for the link between football and dementia to be explored more vigorously.

Tommy Charlton revealed his brother is having ‘good and bad days’
Stiles, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Ray Wilson have all died since 2018 after living with dementia.
Former England striker Shearer made a powerful BBC documentary in 2017 investigating whether there is a link between heading footballs and the brain syndrome.
Stiles’ family featured on the programme after the Manchester United icon was revealed to be suffering from advanced dementia in 2016.
Germany legend Gerd Muller was also revealed to be living with the condition in January 2015.
Muller’s wife has claimed the 74-year-old ‘eats next to nothing’ and ‘can hardly swallow’.

Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementiaCredit: PA:Empics Sport

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