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FIFA President on fan question: "must be patient"

2020-06-06T15:10:19.751Z


Zurich (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino apparently does not expect fans to return to the football stadiums quickly in the coronavirus crisis.


Zurich (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino apparently does not expect fans to return to the football stadiums quickly in the coronavirus crisis.

"Tolerance and understanding are very important in these times. And of course we shouldn't forget that there must be a place for the fans. Football without a spectator is not the same thing, but we have to be patient when the fans are back in the stadiums can return, "said the Swiss in a video message sent to all 211 FIFA member countries.

"We continue to work tirelessly, but also discreetly and respectfully, step by step to go beyond these temporary measures, and at the same time to ensure that the fans can safely return to the stadiums," the 50-year-old promised.

Through a series of online discussions among the national football associations, Infantino wants to find solutions "for an even better football in the future". Among other things, it will deal with issues such as salary caps and financial control mechanisms that have come up again in the Corona crisis, as well as the question of the burden on players and competition formats. "You don't want to make decisions as a small group in any back room. These times are definitely over!" Said Infantino.

Infantino message on FIFA homepage

Source: merkur

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