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FIFA president Infantino expresses condolences to family & friends of Grant Wahl!

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed his sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Grant Wahl after hearing the shocking news of his passing whilst reporting at the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar in Doha. “It is with disbelief and immense sadness that I have been made aware …

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FIFA President announces additional USD 1 billion investment for football development!

On the morning of the day the 2022 FIFA World Cup -Qatar begins, and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, FIFA Secretary General Fatma …

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FIFA receives one candidature for presidential election!

Following the call for election issued by the FIFA Council on March 30, 2022, FIFA’s member associations have proposed, in due time and form, the following candidate for the presidential election due to take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 16, 2023: Mr Gianni Infantino …

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FIFA president Infantino addresses G20 & calls for ceasefire during 2022 FIFA World Cup!

FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls upon world leaders to start dialogue as a first step to peace to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Mr Infantino was addressing the 2022 G20 Bali summit in Indonesia; FIFA President’s request comes as FIFA launches the Football Unites the World campaign. FIFA President Gianni Infantino …

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FIFA president Infantino: India has been a fantastic host!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino was felicitated by the All India Football Federation, in the presence of AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Vice President NA Haris, Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, along with the the members of the AIFF Executive Committee, State Association representatives, and Technical Committee ahead of …

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Oceania Member Associations confirm election support for Gianni Infantino!

OFC President Lambert Maltock has pledged the region’s unanimous support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the elective 73rd FIFA Congress – which takes places in Kigali, Rwanda on March 16, 2023. Speaking at the OFC 28th Ordinary Congress on Friday, October 21 in Auckland, New Zealand, Maltock gave …

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CONMEBOL member associations confirm election support for Gianni Infantino!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received the unanimous backing of all ten member associations of CONMEBOL ahead of the elective 73rd FIFA Congress – which takes places in Kigali, Rwanda on March 16, 2023. The confirmation of support came as the FIFA President attended the CONMEBOL Council meeting in Luque, …

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UN Human Rights Council and FIFA Presidents discuss close cooperation!

UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) President Federico Villegas and FIFA President Gianni Infantino discussed various human rights-related matters and their relation to football and society in a meeting hosted by the HRC President at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The two presidents focused the discussions on the role …

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FIFA president Infantino wishes Sebastien Haller a full & speedy recovery!

Côte d’Ivoire and Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 2022. After announcing the sad news, the 28-year-old forward received many messages of sympathy and encouragement from around the world, including a letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, enclosed with a shirt and ball. “On …

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New AIFF President & Secretary General meet FIFA President in Doha!

New AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran called upon FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Office in Doha, Qatar on Friday, September 9. They had an encouraging and constructive meeting with the FIFA President on the future development of Indian Football. Discussions were held on …

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