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Controversy for a selfie of Infantino at the vigil for Pelè

2023-01-04T12:59:18.902Z


Fifa president: "Dismayed by the criticisms, never anything disrespectful" (ANSA) Gianni Infantino pays homage to Pele', among the crowd of fans who parade in front of his body in the Santos stadium, but there is controversy over a selfie by the Fifa president. "I am dismayed after being informed of the criticisms from some people for having taken a selfie and photos during the ceremony", is Infantino's reply, via Instagram, as soon as he returned from Brazil. "I would like to


Gianni Infantino pays homage to Pele', among the crowd of fans who parade in front of his body in the Santos stadium, but there is controversy over a selfie by the Fifa president.

"I am dismayed after being informed of the criticisms from some people for having taken a selfie and photos during the ceremony", is Infantino's reply, via Instagram, as soon as he returned from Brazil.

"I would like to clarify - adds the FIFA president - that I am honored by the fact that the great Pelé's teammates and family members asked me if I could take some pictures with them. And of course I immediately accepted. In the case of the selfie - explains Infantino - Pele's teammates asked to take a selfie all together but didn't know how to do it.So, to help,

Estádio Pele - FIFA Zurich.

A hug and long live o Rei!". 


Source: ansa

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