Football: J-League releases new schedule for virus-affected season

Reigning champions Yokohama F Marinos will face the Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium when the J-League first division resumes following a roughly four-month break on July 4, according to a new match schedule released Monday.The league announced revised schedules for all three divisions, with clubs playing against opponents from the same region throughout July to limit travel while the risk of coronavirus infection remains high.All matches will initially take place behind closed doors, with the league planning to gradually readmit spectators to stadiums from July 10.Veteran former Japan striker…READ FULL ARTICLE