Azerbaijan tests referees for coronavirus

The referees assigned to the Azerbaijani Premier League matches have tested for coronavirus at the AFFA Football Academy, Report says. Blood samples were taken, and their temperatures were checked.

The Azerbaijani Premier League suspended on March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The PFL has previously announced that if the country lifts the quarantine regime on May 4, Division I will be restored on May 21 and the Premier League on May 23. However, the extension of the quarantine until May 31 caused the ban on football to remain in force.