In news that was music to the ears of football fans, Germany yesterday confirmed the restart of the Bundesliga season. Both the German first and second division will return from Saturday May 16 after German Minister Marcus Soder previously stated that "a weekend with football is much more bearable than a weekend without football".
Germany's lockdown has been gradually eased since mid-April with the return of football part of a 'new phase' of the country's response.
The news will also welcomed by broadcaster BT Sport who - along with it's competitors - had previously been left in limbo over when their live sports coverage can resume.
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