Mid March saw FIFA and the World Health Organisation (WHO) launch a video series offering ‘five key tactics’ for stopping the coronavirus threat.
Fronted by a team of famous football coaches and managers, the collaboration includes a range of initiatives aimed at tackling the spread of the pandemic and aims to raise awareness of the steps the public can take to limit the reach of the disease.
Among those featuring in the social spot series are FIFA Head of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, as well as Spurs managers present and past in Jose Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino, as well as Manchester United Women’s coach Casey Stoney and former US Women’s National team boss Jill Ellis.
In line with the WHO’s basic protective measures against the disease,
These top coaches unveil a five-step game plan to defeat the virus – in line with the WHO’s basic protective measures:
> Washing your hands frequently
> Coughing and sneezing into your elbow rather than hands
> Avoiding touching your face
> Keeping at least one metre distance from others
> Staying at home if you feel unwell
Comment:
The football world is reacting through a varied range of approaches, Liverpool issues a serious and sober message to fans, while Manchester City and Southampton played noughts and crosses on Twitter in the absence of any football and FIFA has stepped up here with a little genuine leadership.
Links:
FIFA
https://www.instagram.com/fifa/
https://www.youtube.com/user/FIFATV
WHO
https://www.instagram.com/who/
https://www.youtube.com/user/who
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