Canada Soccer launched a new online platform for the country’s players, coaches, referees, fans and volunteers.
ZURICH (Switzerland): The football bodies around the world has united to battle against COVID-19 as they do their bit to contribute.
A number of football stars have joined forces to honour those who are keeping society functioning on a daily basis, while football associations all over the world are coming up with new ideas and strategies.
Canada Soccer launched a new online platform for the country’s players, coaches, referees, fans and volunteers to connect with each other and continue learning in webinars.
“During this challenging time, Canada Soccer Nation needs to be stronger than ever while supporting our government’s efforts to flatten the curve of this ongoing global pandemic,” said Canada Soccer president Steven Reed.
“We can see through all the great photos and videos being shared that everyone is doing their best to keep soccer in their day-to-day lives. Until we are back on the pitch, Canada Soccer Nation Inside will celebrate our collective love for the game.”
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) published a video on their Facebook page showing the nation’s players doing their part to help and encouraging the population to do likewise, while also thanking those who work in the healthcare system.
The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has primarily focused on how to help people and football in the country during this time.
As part of a measure titled ‘20 necessary actions for 2020’, they approved a new budget that has been adjusted to reflect the current situation; the format and dates of the current domestic competitions are to be adapted; and, above all, they will seek to absorb the financial impact of the pandemic on the country’s clubs.
“Despite the present obstacles, the aims [the federation set itself] remain achievable and will be implemented thanks to the ability and dedication of the federation’s most important resource: its employees’ talents,” read an FEF statement. (Source: FIFA)
