PSG v Dortmund Champions League tie behind closed doors

The match will be held without spectators in order to conform with measures adopted by the government to cope with the spread of the virus, a police statement said on Monday.

Updated on: Mar 9, 2020, 19:15:45 IST

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Paris Saint-Germain were ordered to play Wednesday’s home Champions League tie against German club Borussia Dortmund behind closed doors because of the coronavirus outbreak, police said.

Neymar reacts disappointed beside Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Buerki, right, during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint Germai. (AP)

The match will be held without spectators in order to conform with measures adopted by the government to cope with the spread of the virus, a police statement said on Monday.

France, with more than 1,100 cases and 19 deaths, has banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people to try and slow the spread of COVID-19, the health minister said.

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