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FIFA reschedule Congress in Addis Ababa due to COVID-19
The 70th FIFA Congress that was slated for June 5th in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has been rescheduled to September 18th. FIFA announced the development on Wednesday explaining that they have been advised by health authorities due to the the spread of the Corona virus (COVID – 19)
“On account of the spread of COVID-19, numerous international bodies and public health authorities have advised against the organisation of international events,” said FIFA’s communication.
The World Football governing body said concerns over the health and well-being of participants, as well as travel restrictions in many countries, have resulted in the cancellation or postponement of many such events in various parts of the world.
“Mindful of this, and given the wish of FIFA to organise a Congress which all member associations are able to attend, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to reschedule the 70th FIFA Congress from Friday 5 June 2020 to Friday 18 September 2020 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,” added FIFA.
The world football body also announced that the FIFA Council meeting planned for March 20th has also been rescheduled to a date yet to be confirmed in June-July 2020 at the Home of FIFA in Zurich or via video conference.