FIFA Stance on COVID-19 and Football Resumption
FIFA, the global governing body for football, has announced that football activities will remain on hold until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control and it is safe for public gatherings. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that no football match is worth endangering lives for.
Infantino also committed to providing financial support to national football federations that are facing economic challenges due to the pandemic, which has led to the suspension of major leagues and competitions worldwide.
Furthermore, FIFA has postponed all international matches scheduled for June and has extended the contracts of players with expiring deals this summer.
Infantino reiterated the priority of prioritizing health above all else and emphasized that resuming competitions would only ...