SM
Thursday, March 28
Upcoming predictions and previews

FIFA promises "exceptional measures" to deal with impact of coronavirus

:Headline: FIFA promises 'exceptional measures' to deal with impact of coronavirus: ID:393322: from db_amp
Player contracts could be amended to allow for league seasons finishing later than usual as a result of the pandemic.

The summer and winter transfer windows could be adjusted as FIFA sets to work on a package of "exceptional measures" to lessen the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Amendments and temporary dispensations on player contracts will be looked at by a new working group, as clubs in Europe in particular face the prospect of not completing the 2019-20 season before June 30.

That is the date on which standard contracts expire and FIFA is now working on emergency measures "to protect players and clubs". A statement from FIFA on Wednesday said that, as part of that, it would assess the need to adjust player registration periods.

The summer transfer window in England will be open until September 1 this year, with August 31 falling on a Bank Holiday. The winter window runs traditionally runs throughout January.

The working group will also look at the problems the virus has created in regard to the global fixture calendar and the possible establishment of a support fund for those clubs, players and governing bodies hardest hit by the outbreak.

It also approved the emergency measures taken by UEFA and the South American governing body CONMEBOL on Tuesday to push the Euros and the Copa America back to the summer of 2021.

As a result, FIFA will now reschedule its expanded, 24-team Club World Cup which had been due to take place in China in the same summer. A decision on a new date for that competition will be taken at a later stage.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: "This exceptional situation requires exceptional measures and decisions.

"This crisis impacts the entire world and that is why solutions need to take into account the interests of all stakeholders around the world.

"We have shown again today a spirit of co-operation, solidarity and unity.

"These must be our key drivers moving forward and I would like to thank all the confederations presidents for their positive contributions and efforts.

"FIFA will keep in close contact with all stakeholders to assess and take the necessary steps to deal with the variety of issues we are facing. I count on the support of the whole football community moving forward."

FIFA also announced it had donated 10 million US dollars (£8.5m) to the World Health Organisation's Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

amp_article__393322 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2020-03-18 17:50:03:
html db last update - 2021-02-25 16:11:22 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Coronavirus outbreak - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Gianni Infantino

Share this article now:
Read more about Gianni Infantino Football
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .