Scottish Premiership at risk of shutdown after player breaks quarantine

Scotland’s government has warned that it could halt the new Premiership soccer season after Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli violated quarantine regulations.

Bolingoli, 25, played in Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock on Sunday without quarantining after his return from Spain.

“We are currently in discussion with the club and football governing bodies to establish the facts,” the Scottish government said in a statement on Tuesday.

Aberdeen’s Premiership match against St Johnstone was postponed on Friday after two of their players tested positive for COVID-19, with six others self-isolating.