IS this the future of Premier League football?
Sparta Prague and Viktoria Plzen fans watched their teams’ return from the coronavirus lockdown at the stadium – but not from the inside.
The clubs set up drive-in cinema-style screens for fans, allowing them to drive in and take in all the action.
Just 300 lucky supporters were afforded the incredible chance.
And they made the most of it too, arriving in droves, kitted out with blankets, beers and snacks.
The Czech top-flight was one of the first leagues to return, with fans banned from the stadiums – as they are across Europe.
But they came up with a novel solution – with both teams beaming their game onto a big screen around the ground.
Second-place Plzen won the game 2-1 away from home against ninth-placed Sparta.
And Plzen fans beeped their horns and sing at the top of their lungs, desperate to create an atmosphere, after their side took the lead.
The concept of drive-in football matches are thought to have been discussed by Premier League bosses, too.
Danish side Midtjylland had announced plans to do so in April.
And PL bosses are believed to have discussed the idea and may well do so again at Thursday’s big meeting – arguably the most important in its history.
