By AFPMore by this AuthorLAUSANNEFifa on Monday urged clubs and players to reach agreement on wage reductions to protect clubs suffering financial damage due to the coronavirus crisis, sources said. The call from world football's governing body comes as Premier League clubs are locked in talks with players and their representatives about taking pay cuts after government ministers called on players to "play their part". Italian top-flight football clubs on Monday agreed to cut the salaries of players, coaches and staff. Clubs in other countries, including Barcelona, have also cut player wages. AdvertisementTherefore Fifa "strongly encourages clubs and players to work together" to find agreements on a range of issues, including salaries.

Source: Daily Nation April 06, 2020 15:33 UTC