Zurich (dpa) - The world association FIFA has made an extended football season possible with new regulations for the duration of player contracts.
According to a FIFA recommendation, contracts with the professionals are said to be valid this year as long as the seasons last after the Corona break. The regular end of the season is usually June 30th. The Coronavirus pandemic is expected to close later in most countries. FIFA stressed that it hoped and expected that the guidelines would be followed worldwide.
"Expiring player contracts usually end at the end of the season," wrote FIFA. "Since the game has stopped in most countries, the current season does not end as originally assumed. For this reason, contracts should be extended until the effective end of the season."
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