Hungarian football fans return to stadia after virus lockdown

The Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) decided Thursday to allow clubs to let fans in for the first time since March on condition that every second row in stadia remains empty, and that only every fourth seat is occupied.

Outside the Diosgyor club stadium in the northeastern city of Miskolc Saturday before its game with Mezokovesd their supporters said they were glad to be back and meet fellow fans again.

Some 2,255 spectators attended the game, one of six to take place in Hungary at the weekend, with the stands speckled with scattered fans.

"The virus hasn't disappeared so we must keep the distance," said 18-year-old student Csaba Gasparics wearing a Diosgyor facemask.

"We are only worried if we win or lose, not about the epidemic," said Gabor Lengyel, 41.