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364 NEWSLETTER 2020 The Guideline specifically includes that the Covid-19 is recog- nized as a case of force majeure; however, it does not refer to the consequences of such recognition. In this regard, it is reasonable that the FIFA gives priority to the terms of the contracts and national laws; however, it may contradict the idea of avoidance of different treat- ments and resolutions decided and received by the football’s actors due to the differences between the legal systems of the countries and/ or territories. Furthermore, if a national law contradicts, or simply does not comply with the FIFA’s rules and the Guideline, what would happen to the priority granted to the national laws and contractual autonomies? The DRC and PSC are not expected to apply national laws since it contradicts with the FIFA’s aim to establish a set of rules that is obeyed by all stakeholders 6 . In conclusion, the principles set out regarding the urgent and im- portant matters that are named as core matters by the FIFA, appear to be appropriate and fair solutions. However, considering the difficulty to reach uniformity and agreement at the international level, the need to update and improve stands. 6 Ibid.