Rio mayor questions plan to readmit Brazil fans to matches

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Carioca Championship - Botafogo v Cabofriense - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - June 28, 2020 A staff member disinfects a ball, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A plan to allow supporters back into football matches in Rio de Janeiro from July 10 could be canceled if authorities cannot guarantee the safety of fans and officials, the city's mayor said on Tuesday.

Rio is the only state to restart its league so far in Brazil, with seven games taking place over the last 12 days behind closed doors.