As the coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage international sport, FIFA has thrown its weight behind players and ruled that clubs are not compelled to release them to their national teams until the pandemic has been contained.


FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The world soccer governing body also cancelled international fixtures for the remainder of March and April.

FIFA secretary-general Fatma Samoura told member associations in a circular that apart from postponing the games, the federation wanted players protected from any sanctions by their national teams if they stayed holed up at their clubs.

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