The resumption of the German Bundesliga next weekend amid the COVID-19 crisis will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.

Bundesliga will still needs the go-ahead from Angela Merkel's government to resume.

FC Cologne's three people were found with asymptomatic coronavirus amid Bundesliga's push for return to action in May.

Bundesliga is set to restart after coronavirus shutdown on a possible date of May 21.

Angela Merkel gave go-ahead to resume Bundesliga from mid-May behind closed doors, on condition that strict hygiene measures are maintained.

Germany's top-flight will become the first of Europe's major leagues to return to the field in the post-coronavirus world.

Berlin, Oct 16: Ten-men Frankfurt carved out a 2-2 draw against front-runners Bayern Munich while Cologne defeated Ingolstadt 2-1 to move at the second spot in the seventh round matches of the German Bundesliga.The German giants were unable to defend their

The Bundesliga season will restart on May 16 after a suspension of more than two months, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday, becoming the first European league to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. The DFL said the season would restart under the terms of a strict health protocol that bans fans from the stadium, with six games on Saturday, including the high-profile Ruhr valley derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04.

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues: Schalke's Wagner

Germany's Bundesliga can restart games from the second half of May following the coronavirus stoppage, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. Merkel's announcement had been widely expected as part of measures to begin easing the country's lockdown aimed at halting the spread of the virus.

Germany's professional teams have been training since mid-April, divided into small groups and under strict conditions, including extensive testing of all players and coaching staff.

The Bundesliga season will restart on May 16 after a suspension of more than two months, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday, becoming the first European league to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. The DFL said the season would restart under the terms of a strict health protocol that bans fans from the stadium, with six games on Saturday, including the high-profile Ruhr valley derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04.