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Fewer tournaments, fewer teams, fewer games: FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits coronavirus crisis means football set for sweeping long-term changes

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has admitted that the coronavirus crisis may lead to notable changes at the very top of the sport.

The ongoing pandemic has heavily disrupted the football calendar, with countless domestic competitions postponed and Euro 2020 having been pushed back until next year.

And Infantino revealed that sweeping measures may have to be introduced, which could include cutting back significantly on the amount of tournaments and games played.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino admitted that coronavirus could lead to notable changes in football
Infantino conceded thatu00a0'less tournaments, fewer teams and less games' may be considered

Infantino conceded that 'less tournaments, fewer teams and less games' may be considered

As global authorities ramp up their attempts to contain the spread of the virus, sport has been placed into a state of indefinite suspension - although there are plans at the highest level of the game to resume action within the near future in order to complete the current campaign.