In addition, in order to save the emergency, FIFA will send the second part of the operation fee that should be issued later this year to the member associations in advance.
Xinhua News Agency, London, April 10 (Reporter Zhang Wei) FIFA president Fantino reiterated the principle of “health first” on the 10th, emphasizing that he would rather wait a little longer, don’t take any risks to resume the game.
Previously, German media said that the German professional football league planned to restart the Bundesliga league at the beginning of May. On the same day, Infantino said in a video released to 211 member associations under FIFA: “Our primary principle is health first, and our competition will adhere to this principle, we also encourage everyone to be consistent with US, which I cannot emphasize too much. No competition is worth risking your life. Everyone in the world should have such a very clear understanding. If the safety of 100% cannot be ensured, the competition will be forced to resume, which is worse than irresponsible. If we have to wait a little longer, then we must do so. Waiting a little longer is better than taking risks.”
Infantino also talked about FIFA’s emergency rescue funds, saying that FIFA’s current financial situation is very good and has abundant reserves. “But our reserve is not the money of FIFA, but the money of the whole football game, so when football needs, we have the responsibility and obligation to help.”
He said that FIFA has begun to estimate the economic impact of the new coronavirus epidemic on world soccer field and is ready to take out funds as a response. In addition, in order to save the emergency, FIFA will send the second part of the operation fee that should be issued later this year to the member associations in advance.
Infantino finally said that he firmly believes that football will play an important role in bringing people back together when the game can recover safely after the epidemic. “Let’s prepare for that moment. In difficult times, FIFA is with you. Together, we will win!”