Coronavirus football: FC Seoul apologizes for 'sex dolls' in stands

It is a test for sports groups over the world - if play can just resume in void arenas, in what capacity can the air be improved? 

Be that as it may, relatively few clubs will race to follow the case of FC Seoul. 

The top-flight South Korean side has apologized after fans blamed them for utilizing sex dolls in the stands. 

FC Seoul demanded they were "premium mannequins" as opposed to sex dolls - yet admitted they originated from a provider that produces sex toys. 

What's more, a portion of the dolls were holding signs promoting sex sites - in spite of sex entertainment being prohibited in South Korea. 

What occurred at the match? 

On Sunday, FC Seoul played their first home match of the K League season. 

The ground was vacant - one of numerous estimates intended to forestall a Covid-19 flare-up. 

So before the match, an organization called Dalcom offered to fill a portion of the vacant seats, and the club concurred. Altogether, there were 30 mannequins - 25 of them female, and five of them male. 

Notwithstanding, fans watching on the web saw that a portion of the mannequins looked increasingly like sex dolls - prompting the club saying 'sorry' on Instagram and Facebook. 

The club are one of the best in South Korea - this image shows fans during an Asian Champions League coordinate in February 

Club official Lee Ji-hoon told the BBC it didn't do an individual verification on Dalcom, and didn't understand their profession. 

Be that as it may, the club said that Dalcom demanded the dolls were just "premium mannequins", instead of much else x-appraised. 

Mr Lee conceded he thought the dolls looked "exceptionally human" - yet said it didn't enter his brain that they could be sex toys. 

When did football continue in South Korea? 

The 2020 K League season should start in February however was postponed in light of the infection episode. 

In any case, South Korea's accomplishment in battling the infection permitted football to continue sooner than wherever else. 

Also, when the season started on 8 May, the K League was one of only a handful hardly any spots for avid supporters to get their fix - prompting expanded worldwide consideration. 

The initial match - Jeonbuk Motors versus Suwon Bluewings - was even gushed live by the BBC. 

Just as unfilled stands, handshakes are prohibited, and mentors need to wear facemasks. 

"Exorbitant spitting or cleaning out of the nose is restricted and players should forgo close discussions," said a K League official before the primary match. 

Which other football classes have continued? 

The Bundesliga in Germany continued at the end of the week, in any case, similar to South Korea, without any fans present. 

The Premier League in England has a provisional return date of 12 June - however there is a "developing inclination" this should be pushed back. 

Different groups, for example, France's Ligue 1, have dropped their season totally.