William Alves, from Belarus: “I am being scared”

Soccer continues in Belarus. Just started the competition, the second day of the championship is about to be played. There they have decided to go ahead surprisingly. The first day of the League was played and it was also held with an audience. Now the second one is about to be played. With still less than 100 confirmed infections and no deaths yet, for the moment it continues. And that despite the opinions that come from outside and the suspicion of some soccer players, especially foreigners. Some have already spoken out in favor of the postponement.

In this sense, William Alves, defender of Rukh Brest, has told UOL what he is experiencing. “I would prefer that the championship was already stopped. I'm feeling a little scared. During the games, I don't worry, but as soon as the final whistle comes, you are in doubt 'Will I have been infected today?', He explains. Alves is in permanent contact with his family in Brazil, which alerts him to what is happening in other latitudes. “My parents and my wife continually call me and ask me not to leave the hotel. The problem is that everything is very quiet here, with people on the street as if nothing and no one is seen wearing a mask,” he says. Alves arrived Belarus a month ago and now its future is not so clear. “My agent told me that the league may stop after the next matchday. I hope things don't get too dangerous here. I'm worried and my family is too. The best thing for me and for everyone's health is that soccer stop, “he wields.