Russia in turn decrees an exception for high-level athletes. The Russian government announced on Sunday, May 17, that athletes and coaches of foreign nationality but employed by teams in the country were now authorized to return to Russia. And this, despite the closure of borders to foreign nationals, in application since March and the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Unsurprisingly, athletes and coaches will be subject to a 15-day quarantine period upon entering the country. They will also be placed under medical observation. The Russian government explained this in a press release: “ C"This decision will help professional sports organizations, including Russian Premier League football clubs, to resume training after the easing of measures linked to the spread of the coronavirus.". With more than 280.000 cases of COVID-19, Russia is now the second most affected country in the world, behind the United States. But the Russian Football Federation announced at the end of last week that the first division championship would resume on June 21, after a three-month interruption.
