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Friday, 29 March 2024

Infantino says financial relief plan will benefit the whole of soccer

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Infantino says financial relief plan will benefit the whole of soccer
Infantino says financial relief plan will benefit the whole of soccer
Infantino sayd FIFA's relief plan will reach all levels of soccer

== RESENDING WITH FULL SCRIPT == VIDEO SHOWS: FIFA PRESIDENT GIANNI INFANTINO TALKS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE GAME SHOWS: ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (RECENT) (FIFA VNR - EDITORIAL USE ONLY 1.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT, SAYING: "The need for top club football to resume has understandably taken priority, but we must also consider national teams, women's football, lower-tier domestic leagues, youth and the grassroots game.

We have to show unity across all aspects of football and make sure football can resume in its globality.

This is our priority and our financial relief plan will also follow this principle." 2.

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(SOUNDBITE) (English) GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT, SAYING: "We are developing a system which is manageable, but also needs-based.

We want the financial relief plan to have a broad reach that includes women's football and that operates in a modern, efficient and transparent way.

This means having a robust governance structure, which also ensures accountability on how the financial sums will be allocated." 4.

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(SOUNDBITE) (English) GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT, SAYING: "On another very important topic, namely the international match calendar, I am happy to report that we also made some good progress.

In consultation with different stakeholders, we are closer to present a balanced solution that takes into account everyone's challenges and needs.

"I have mentioned consultation on several occasions, and if we can take out one positive element from this situation, it is certainly that thanks to you and through FIFA, football has definitively created an active and healthy channel for dialogue and discussion on all aspects of our sport." 6.

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(SOUNDBITE) (English) GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT, SAYING: "You have seen the medical recommendations we issued last week to support a roadmap for the restart of competitions, which always keep in mind the most important principle: Health comes first!

Also the possibility you have now to opt for five substitutions has the same purpose: protect the health - in this case of our players.

"We need to maintain public health as the priority while not forgetting the well-being of players, officials and everyone who participates in any football activity." 8.

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(SOUNDBITE) (English) GIANNI INFANTINO, FIFA PRESIDENT, SAYING: "Football is already underway or about to restart in several countries.

This brings us, and all the football fans across the globe, some hope for the future.

However, we also have to understand and respect different decisions, especially from those among us who still need more time to be sure that a restart can be done in a way that is safe for everyone.

Tolerance and understanding are important, especially these days.

"I support - FIFA supports - every one of you.

There isn't one right answer to all the situations.

Each country is different with different contexts and no one better than you knows the best way to deal with this enormous challenge." STORY: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a message to member associations on Saturday (June 6) that a financial relief plan "to benefit all of football" was in the final stage of preparation.

The suspension of most of the game due to the Covid-19 pandemic has left many soccer associations and clubs with financial difficulties, however Infantino stressed in his message that financial help would be made available for all levels of the game, not just the top clubs.

Also being discussed by FIFA administrators is a way to achieve a more "balanced solution" to the increasingly crowded international calendar.

Infantino reiterated that health of both players and spectators is the top priority as many leagues around the world restart.

(Production: Andy Ragg)

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