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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From September 21-27, 2021, Heads of State and Government addressed the UN General Assembly following the theme for the 76th session: “Building resilience through hope – to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainability, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalize the United Nations”. As …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has stressed the need to harmonise the international match calendar to help make football truly global during a meeting with Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and current chairperson of the African Union (AU). The two Presidents, who were meeting around the …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has advocated solidarity among the football community as a means of fostering a stronger future for the sport, during his address to the 26th General Assembly of the European Club Association. The speech, delivered by video to the event in Geneva, focused on the need for …
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