"We have seen one of the international dates in April
removed from the calendar which suits club football much
more,
"We have had meetings with FIFA and UEFA and we are all
working hard to try and resolve the problems but there have
been some positive moves over the last few months.
"We are working together to try and harmonise the
international calendar,
"The South American countries have made a commitment that
during the season, they will not go to play in other
continents for friendly matches.
"This will help those clubs with South American players and
ease the strain it puts on the players themselves."
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