FIFA extends season indefinitely allowing leagues to be completed

World football’s governing body FIFA will reportedly confirm that the 2019/20 season has been extended indefinitely to allow leagues to be completed across the globe once the coronavirus crisis has begun to ease, according to a report by Mirror.co.uk.

The Athletic claim that the summer transfer window and player contracts will also be altered, with players whose deals were running out on June 30 now set to be allowed to stay with their current clubs until the season finishes.

FIFA hopes that the plans – which mean that the prospect of a ‘null and void’ Premier League season will become greatly reduced – will allow for each country to finish their leagues as and when they see that it is safe to do so.

On Friday the Premier League confirmed that that were committed to finishing the current season following a meeting of all 20 clubs.

In a statement they said: “The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution.

“With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.

“However, any return to play will only be with the full support of the Government and when medical guidance allows.”