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FIFA told national federations their forthcoming matches in March and April should be postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The world governing body announced it will shelve its usual rules surrounding pre-planned international breaks, which force clubs to release their players. A statement read:
"FIFA understands that to hold the matches under current circumstances might not only present potential health risks to players (and to the general public) but would also, most likely, compromise the sporting integrity of such matches insofar as certain teams may be deprived of their best squads whilst others may not.