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Portugal restarts soccer Wednesday

(AP) — The Portuguese league will resume this week as European soccer continues to make its gradual return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

After the Bundesliga and some other minor leagues resumed, Portugal gets back on the field on Wednesday with leader Porto visiting Famalicao in a game that has already raised concerns among local authorities after fans said they plan to gather outside the stadium.

Authorities were worried after members of a Porto fan group said they planned to make the trip to nearby Vila Nova de Famalicao to support their team even though no fans will be allowed inside the stadium.

There had already been controversy surrounding the league’s return when the government said the league, clubs and players had to take responsibility for the consequences of the return to soccer in the country.

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