ZURICH (Reuters) - The global footballers' union FIFPRO will support players who ask for training sessions, matches or competitions to be postponed over the coronavirus outbreak, it said on Wednesday.
Soccer has been affected around the world with competitions postponed altogether in some countries like China, Japan, South Korea and Italy, and matches played without spectators in others, such as France and Spain.
"We support the players and their associations who have requested a suspension or postponement of football activities in their countries or regions." UEFA competitions like the Champions League and Europa League are going ahead with games played in empty stadiums in high-risk zones. "To provide a reliable and clear course of action which puts people and public health first we ask authorities and competition organisers to take transparent, reasonable and consistent decisions across the football industry based on government advice."
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