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Spectators allowed at Montreal Impact games at Saputo Stadium again
Montreal Impact announced on Thursday its home stadium will be reopened to spectators as of next week.The Major League Soccer team will carry on with the season at Saputo Stadium thanks to the easing of Quebec public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.No more than 250 people will be allowed in the stadium, as per government orders.The news marks the first professional sport to resume activities in front of spectators in Canada, according to the Impact’s press release.“We would have liked to return to the stadium with full capacity, but the persisting situation has dictated otherwise,” said Kevin Gilmore, president and CEO of the Montreal Impact, in a statement.“Taking that into consideration while also consulting public