FOOTBALL clubs across Wales have been warned against resuming training.

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) reminded all clubs of the current Welsh Government legislation which continues to ban contact sport as part of its restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Over the last few days reports on social media of clubs preparing to return to training have led to the FAW issuing the following statement.

"The FAW is continuing to work with the Welsh Government and Sport Wales to develop an overall approach for the return of football in Wales.

"However, the current restrictions put in place by the Welsh Government mean that a return to team training is not yet possible.

"Current regulations state that training individually or with members of your household in an open space is permitted. Additionally, individuals are able to undertake football practice with members of one other household in an open space provided the individuals remain two metres apart at all times, while following robust hygiene measures.

"However this does not mean that groups of people, a team perhaps, can arrange to train in pairs at the same time in the same open space, which would constitute a mass gathering and breach the regulations."

The FAW assured clubs it was working with the Government to ensure the safe return of the sport and asked for patience in the meantime.

The statement continued: "The FAW appreciates the desire for clubs to return to training as soon as possible, but insists on compliance with the regulations, which will help us to return safely and as soon as possible in the future."