The working group, which includes the FIFA administration and Secretary Generals and top executives from all confederations, unanimously approved a series of recommendations following its first meeting, which was organised via conference call on Friday.

FIFA thanked the positive contributions and cooperation of all Confederations’ representatives and highlight the spirit of unity, solidarity and mutual understanding which culminated in the adoption of these decisions.

FIFA also reiterated that health must always be the first priority and the main criteria in any decision-making process, especially in these challenging times.

The new dates were announced in consultation with the Japan Government and the Organising Committee of the Tokyo Olympics.

The 2020 Olympics had been scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9 this year but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, following a conference call on Tuesday, agreed to postpone the Games for 12 months.

With millions around the world engaged through the #BreakTheChain series, the trio are the latest Asian icons to raise awareness on practising the necessary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 while urging everyone to follow the health and personal hygiene guidelines put in place by the Word Health Organization (WHO).

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) launched a feeding the poor programme while the Myanmar Football Federation (MFF) is working closely with its Ministry of Health to provide accommodation to those returning to the country and are required to be quarantined.

Meanwhile the UAE Pro League has started a 10-day football skill challenge where they will donate money to the Fund of the United Arab Emirates - Homeland of Humanity - for every football skill video uploaded on Instagram.

The AFC’s initiative, supported by close to 100 players and officials, continues to reach new audiences and territories with more AFC Member Associations, Clubs, players and officials committing to lend their support to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The overwhelming backing of Member Associations, players and officials has seen numbers grow with close to 100 Asian football luminaries declaring their support behind the trending #BreakTheChain campaign.