We've heard from English football's players' union the PFA, now Fifpro, the world players union, have also released a statement on coronavirus.

"Fifpro continues to monitor the consequences of the spread of Coronavirus and its impact on football. Travel and attendance around games creates a high risk, affecting spectators, players, match officials and club staff. We ask authorities and competition organisers to take transparent, reasonable and consistent decisions based on government advice.

"Professional footballers are concerned about themselves, their families and friends being exposed to the Coronavirus. For players their exposure could come during travel, training and match days. Any actions relating to these activities must be coordinated in close cooperation with players and their unions.

"We ask that employers and competition organizers respect the wishes of players to take short-term precautionary measures including suspending training or competitions. We support the players and their associations who have requested a suspension or postponement of football activities in their countries or regions.

"Professional football is heavily affected by this situation. Matches behind closed doors and cancellations have an effect on the revenue streams and cash flow of small and medium sized clubs. The football industry should consider extraordinary solidarity measures to protect the industry and support clubs in need through financial assistance or advanced payments.

"As the situation changes, it is important to strengthen coordination among international football stakeholders, governments and public health experts in order to take the best possible course of action for our people and our industry."