Gianni Infantino has told a seminar in Brazil that football must stand united against racism, discrimination and violence, and warned that no continent is immune from these scourges. The FIFA President also detailed measures that will be taken by FIFA to protect players from hate speech posted on social media. …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated all 32 nations on their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. President Infantino was on hand in Doha this week for the two intercontinental play-offs and the completion of qualifiers for Qatar 2022. The 32-strong field was finalised on Tuesday with …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his wishes to former Indian Women’s Team captain and ‘Durga of Indian Football’ Oinam Bembem Devi, on the latter’s birthday; Bembem celebrated her 42nd birthday on Monday, April 4. In a letter to AIFF, the FIFA President expressed his admiration and gratitude to Bembem for …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the multitude of development projects being undertaken around South America with FIFA’s support, particularly in youth and women’s football, in his address to the 75th CONMEBOL Congress. The FIFA President also spoke of the extraordinary passion which football generates among players and supporters around the …
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Addressing the 28th Doha Forum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the upcoming FIFA World Cup will provide an opportunity to remind the global community of the core principles of unity, solidarity and inclusion. Attending the closing panel discussion – alongside Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, Mary Robinson, Chair, …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe attended the official opening ceremony of Stade de Senegal, a state of the art stadium located in Diamniadio, 30km from Dakar, presided over by President of Senegal, Macky Sall. The inauguration of the 50,000 capacity venue was made all the more …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, along with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, presented Edouard Mendy with The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper in Yaounde on Sunday, February 6 just minutes after the Senegal goalkeeper helped his nation to a historic maiden CAF Africa Cup of Nations win. Mendy saved a spot-kick as …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino participated in meetings where CAF presented its plans for the revamp of continental club competitions to the African federations and some of the continent’s top clubs. Mr Infantino is in Cameroon as the CAF Africa Cup of Nations draws to a close this weekend and took …
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Invited to address the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the occasion of the adoption of a new report on football governance, FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the shared values of the two organisations and their strong cooperation since the signing of a memorandum of understanding in …
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Infantino promises to give African football support it “deserves”; FIFA President highlights “unequalled” potential of African football; IMC & Pan-African Super League on agenda at CAF Extraordinary General Assembly. Speaking during the 13th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino assured delegates that FIFA will continue to …
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