"We might have to consider games without spectators to allow all fans to get back to enjoying matches involving the national team as soon as possible," added the 62-year-old former president of the Bundesliga club SC Freiburg.

Federal laws and association rules don't allow any help for struggling clubs, but joint projects will be implemented.

Football might have to face cuts in players' salaries and transfer sums. Several club officials demanded that players agree to salary cuts.

The current battle is not only a challenge for society in general but also for football," stressed Keller.

Besides staying at home, fans should care for family, friends, and neighbours, said Loew. "We have to prove we can overthink our daily procedures and obey rules," the 60-year-old commented.

Loew said the world is experiencing a "collective burnout." The German coach said it is time to reconsider humankind's actions regarding nature. "We haven't paid much attention to starvation and natural disasters. Now that all of us are affected, we realize what really matters in life," Loew said in a touching speech.

Football has to step aside to a background role, he added.

He announced he would be continuing the generation change in the national team, "but forecasts can't be made. We don't know when we can start to play football again".

Loew said he and Bierhoff are in close contact with all of the national team members and their clubs by phone. "I will call every single one of them to get to know his and his family's situation," the former striker emphasized.

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