FIFA considers $10m donation for coronavirus aid
FIFA will discuss how to arrange 2021 to cope with rescheduled tournaments, as well as potential global coronavirus support.
UEFA and CONMEBOL announced on Wednesday (AEDT) that the tournaments will be postponed until 2021 to make it possible for the 2019-2020 club seasons to be completed once local suspensions on league football have been lifted.
FIFA will convene a conference call with Council members on Wednesday where president Gianni Infantino will call for the revised Euro and Copa America dates to be accepted.
Members will also discuss plans to reschedule the revised 2021 Club World Cup, which is due to be held from June 17 until July 4 next year.
Infantino is also proposing FIFA contribute funds towards the global fight against COVID-19.
In a statement, he said he will encourage FIFA to ratify a direct $10million contribution to the World Health Organisation Solidarity Response Fund and establish a 'Global Football Assistance Fund' to "help members of the football community affected by this crisis".
FIFA will also consult with football stakeholders over any necessary changes to rules regarding transfers, so as to "protect contracts for both players and clubs".
He said: "It goes without saying that FIFA will keep in regular contact with all members of the football community during this difficult period. As I stated yesterday, challenging circumstances offer the opportunity for people to come together, show what they can do in a collective spirit, and emerge stronger and better prepared for the future. And this is what FIFA is aiming to do here.
"The world is facing an unprecedented health challenge and clearly a global and collective response is needed. Cooperation, mutual respect and understanding must be the guiding principles for all decision makers to have in mind at this crucial moment in time."
