With the spread of Coronavirus Infectious Diseases-19 (Corona19) worldwide, the FIFA recommends that all nations stop playing until April.

FIFA issued a statement on the 14th (Korea time) and said, "The regulation to enforce the compulsion of players to play for the national team will not be applied in March-April."

"It is recommended to postpone all national matches scheduled for March-April to avoid situations in which unnecessary health risks and unfairness in performance may occur," he said. Share. "

Following the second round of 2022 Qatar World Cup Asia qualifiers scheduled for this month and June, and the South American qualifiers scheduled to be held on the 23rd to 31st of this month, he said not to play all national team matches at all.

FIFA said, "Corona19 is spreading around the world, and various international travel bans are being issued in various countries."

"In this situation, it was determined that opening the game would not only pose a threat to the health of the players and the public, but it could also harm the integrity of the game in that it could create a team that couldn't make the best squad."

FIFA stated that the acting period was 'until it can be played in a safe environment for both players and the public', without mentioning the specific point in time.

He emphasized, "We will discuss with each continental association, etc., and review the new schedule of the postponed game so that we can prepare measures in a timely manner to minimize confusion."

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