A coronavirus relief plan for world football which could cost up to £1.2 billion ($1.5bn) has been announced by FIFA.
The game’s governing body has revealed its three-step plan, which includes specifically allocated funding to help women’s football through the Covid-19 crisis.
In a lengthy statement, FIFA also confirmed a number of changes to the men’s international match calendar, including a new pan-Arab tournament to be played in Qatar in 2021.
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The FIFA Council convened by videoconference on Thursday to approve the new developments.
The first two stages of the coronavirus relief plan saw member associations receive forward operational-cost payments in advance, with forward development grants able to be converted into Covid-19 operational relief funds.