Covid-19: "A spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity" (Gianni Infantino, FIFA)

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"We have shown again today a spirit of cooperation, solidarity and unity. These must be our key drivers moving forward and I would like to thank all the Confederations' presidents for their positive contributions and efforts," said Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI), president of FIFA, on 18/03/2020, after a videoconference meeting of Bureau of the FIFA Council, on 18/03/2020.

The Bureau of the FIFA Council (which brings together the president of FIFA and the presidents of the six Confederations (UEFA, CONMEBOL, Concacaf, AFC, CAF and OFC) "decided unanimously to include the new dates of the CONMEBOL Copa América and the UEFA Euro (11/06 to 11/07/2021) in the international match calendar and to decide at a later stage when to schedule the new FIFA Club World Cup which was due to take place in June/July 2021 (7/06 to 04/07/2021)."

"FIFA will keep in close contact with all stakeholders to assess and take the necessary steps to deal with the variety of issues we are facing. I count on the support of the whole football community moving forward," said Gianni Infantino.

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