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Coronavirus has brought world sport to a standstill and caused the postponement of major international events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [Photo: Courtesy]
Many female footballers are at risk of losing their livelihoods due to the global soccer shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a report by global players' union FIFPRO said on Thursday.
The report said specific measures were needed to help women's football during the crisis, which has brought world sport to a standstill and caused the postponement of major international events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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