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The Chivas del Guadalajara will not finally open the doors of the Akron Stadium for the fans to witness the game before Pumas , corresponding to Matchday 8.
In The official account of the team confirmed that the meeting will not have fans as their health is their priority.
“After several days of working together With the Health Board, we have made the determination NOT to open the doors of @EstadioAkron this Sunday vs. Pumas . The health of our fans will continue as a priority and we will wait for the right moment to #VolverteAVer ”, says the message.
⚠️ After several days of work in conjunction with the Mesa de Salud, we have made the determination NOT to open the doors of @ EstadioAkron this Sunday vs. Cougars.
The health of our fans will continue as a priority and we will wait for the right moment to # VolverteAVer 🏟🇫🇷
– CHIVAS (@Chivas) February 24, 2021
However, local journalists report that Chivas decided not to let fans in because they were not allowed to increase the capacity. That is, the Flock wanted a 40% of the property’s capacity to be allowed, or be, 18,500 people, but it was not granted.
The purpose was to obtain some profit, because after opening the doors in the Guardian League 2020 against America there were only losses.
Sources in the State Government indicate that @ Chivas wanted a capacity around 40% to make the opening profitable, however, this amount was impossible to approve. @ FOXSportsMX
What’s more, It was also reported that Chivas did not request permission 15 days before the event, such as indicate the authorities.
Now they expect the doors of Akron Stadium to open for the National Classic, which will take place next 14 of March.