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9257 fans attended the match between FCB and Lucerna (3: 2) at St. Jakob Park on October 4. For the moment, it is still the last FCB home game of this season with relaxed crown measures!
Now the canton of Basel-Stadt is tightening the reins again. The health department immediately limits the number of people at major events to a maximum of 1,000 people. “With the increase in the number of cases, the risk of an overspread event increases with far-reaching consequences,” the press release says. The restriction initially applies until the end of the year.
The FCB writes in a first statement that the club regrets “the current development of the corona pandemic and the associated decision of the canton of Basel-Stadt that it has decided to reintroduce the 1000 spectator limit for major events despite the existing protection concept. and tested “.
FCB-Heri: “That presents us with existential challenges”
CEO Roland Heri says: “Today’s decision is a stab at the heart of every football and sports fan, it hits us very hard. Of course, we are also aware of the fact that the canton is also working to the best of its knowledge and belief and no one can currently estimate how the pandemic will unfold. “Especially with regard to the elaboration of the protection concept, audience reduction it is “extremely regrettable”.
And financially? Heri speaks clearly: “This decision is serious for FC Basel 1893 and presents the club with existential challenges. The prospect of having to play practically without spectators at the end of 2020 and, therefore, not being able to benefit from the lucrative days, especially in catering and merchandising, hits us hard “.
The FCB has been working on alternative solutions for months, “for example in the form of federal loans in favor of Swiss sport.” And Heri continues: “At the same time, I think it is worth asking to what extent FC Basel, as a clear cultural asset of this city, could be declared by politicians worthy of promotion and support.”
Around the same time as the FCB, where much of the first team is under quarantine for a crown case, the Swiss Football League (SFL) announces that two Basel matches will be rescheduled. The FCZ – FCB classic will take place on November 4 (6:00 p.m.). FCB – Lausanne will continue on November 25 (6.30pm).
Tough measures in Valais
Hit FC Sion even harder. The canton of Valais has banned contact sports (including football, basketball, and ice hockey). This does not apply to professional sports, which, however, have to do without spectators. Media: As of now, not a single fan is allowed on the tourbillon.
The canton of Bern was the first on Sunday to crack down on major event matters and set the upper limit of 1000. This affects YB and FC Thun, as well as SC Bern, SCL Tigers and EHC Biel. (mpe)
