FIFA Guidelines regarding COVID-19
Several clubs in other European countries - who face similar challenges due to the virus - have already lowered their players’ salaries. [2] However, due to differences in national laws, it differs from country to country whether a club can do so. As a prominent football governing body, FIFA drafted guidelines to mitigate the potential problems caused by COVID-19 and to harmonize the response of different member associations.[3] In terms of making amendments to players’ employment contracts regarding salaries, FIFA recommended the following principles (among others):
- Clubs and employees...
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