Swiss International Football Confederation chief Jani Infantino revealed Saturday that FIFA is studying a financial aid plan for the football family during a meeting of its council "in the coming weeks", during a message sent to the federations under FIFA by video technology.
"In the framework of constructive consultation and taking into account the interests of football, FIFA is working without delay to offer a solution to the IFBB in the coming weeks," Infantino said.
"We are in the process of developing a mechanism based on the needs of the beneficiaries of it. We want this plan to reach the largest number of beneficiaries and of course women's football. The plan must work in a modern, effective and transparent manner which means on the basis of solid governance that can determine who benefits from Financial aid. "
The International Federation paid about $ 150 million to the National Federations in late April, which are due payments that were made early for the years 2019 and 2020, to meet the consequences of the emerging Corona virus crisis.
The outbreak of the "Covid-19" epidemic led to complete paralysis in the football tournaments, some of which started gradually resuming activities, and led to the postponement of the 2020 European Cup and Copa America, which were scheduled this summer to next year.
The French Football Federation President Noel Lugraite considered that the Corona virus caused losses to his association amounting to 10 million euros, in an interview with AFP.
In turn, in late April, the European Football Association (UEFA) also allocated 236.5 million euros to its 55 members in order to help it overcome the difficulties it faces as a result of the Corona pandemic.
Each of the 55 European federations will receive 4.3 million euros which they can use by setting their own priorities in order to counter the negative impact of the Coruna virus in football at all levels.
Infantino touched on the calendar of international matches, which were greatly affected after the interruption of local tournaments about three months, and said in this regard, "I am happy to announce to you that we have made tangible progress in relation to the calendar of international matches. In consultation with the various parties, we came close to finding a balanced solution that takes into account Difficulties and the need of each side. "