Football: Slavia Prague permitted to play Europa League match vs Leicester City at home

Slavia Prague has received permission from the Ministry of Health to play the first leg of the first Europa League knockout round against English first division club Leicester City at home on February 18. Prague authorities had to issue an exemption on coronavirus quarantine rules for the match to take place.

The United Kingdom has been designated as high risk for Covid-19 infections by the Czech Republic. Normally, anyone arriving from there must quarantine for five days after entry. Under the exemption, Leicester City team members must instead leave the country within 24 hours.