Football returned to Spain and Italy, two of the countries worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic, this weekend after a three-month shutdown while the German season is approaching the finish line after setting the example for other leagues to follow.

AFP Sport looks at five talking points from this weekend's action across the continent:

Different look, same Messi
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Finally, they started to hold matches after a long quarantine. I really want to get to the stadium, but unfortunately so far the matches are held without people.