Wayne Rooney: "Matches Without Spectators Are Not Right... Doctors Should Go to More Important Places"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Wayne Rooney, who is active at Derby County FC, stated that he thinks "playing football matches without spectators is not right."
In a recent interview with the British media outlet 'The Sunday Times,' Rooney argued, "Football, like other industries, must follow all precautionary measures."
He continued, "Even matches without spectators require many staff members. Players, coaches, coaching staff, physiotherapists, cameramen, bus drivers, cooks, and police officers?all these groups are involved," adding, "The most important thing is that ambulances, doctors, and emergency medical personnel must also be present at the stadium. They have more important places to be, so why should they be brought to football matches?"
He also emphasized, "I feel uncomfortable playing matches while people are dying and suffering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We need to think about society and wait."
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Regarding the possibility of the league resuming on the 30th of next month, he said, "We should prepare as if we can return then," but added, "Honestly, I don't think it will restart as scheduled, but I think setting guidelines is a good thing."
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