FIFA approves movement of transfer window and contract extensions due to coronavirus crisis

FIFA approves movement of transfer window and contract extensions due to coronavirus crisis
FIFA has approved the extension of player contracts until seasons are able to finish, with the coronavirus pandemic also seeing transfer window dates moved this summer- According lớn the free soccer tips today page!



Football's world governing body has been working on recommendations and guidelines to address practical issues brought by the Covid-19 crisis.

The bureau of the FIFA council on Tuesday endorsed a set of principles agreed upon by a task force exploring the issue, with contracts and transfer windows key topics.

FIFA said "it is proposed that contracts be extended until such time that the season does actually end", while deals due lớn come into force in the next campaign would be "delayed until the next season actually does start".

The governing body also said "it is necessary to adjust the normal regulatory position lớn the new factual circumstances" when it comes to transfer windows.

A statement from the governing body read: "Accordingly, FIFA will be flexible and will allow the relevant transfer windows lớn be moved so they fall between the end of the old season and the start of the new season.

"At the same time, FIFA will try to ensure, where possible, an overall level of coordination and will also bear in mind the need to protect the regularity, integrity and proper functioning of competitions, so that the sporting results of any competition are not unfairly disrupted." You can prefer the good soccer tip page!



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