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FIFA chief warns against re-starting football too early

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned against re-starting football too early amid the Coronavirus pandemic, telling FIFA’s 211 member associations on Friday that such behaviour would be irresponsible. Soccer around the world has come to a standstill with domestic leagues on hold and major tournaments such as Euro 2020 and the Copa …

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COVID-19: Football not important now; health first – FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stressed that no football match is worth a life and health remains the top priority, but that football needs to take its own responsibility to ensure the sport “survives and moves forward” in his address to the 72nd Ordinary CONMEBOL Congress. “Football is not the most important thing, …

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FIFA President outlines three major pillars to get African football to top level

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed his plans and ambitions to support and develop football in Africa. Infantino outlined three major pillars that can get football in Africa to the highest peak which are Refereeing, Infrastructure and Competitions to be done in conjunction with CAF and the other stakeholders. With …

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