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(CNN) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in statements made on Friday, suggested the possibility of the FIFA Women's World Cup being held every 2 years.
“With France 2019, we had more than 1 billion viewers worldwide and some incredible figures in countries where normally women's football is not so close to men's games, such as Italy, Brazil or England. This tremendous success triggered some proposals, which we are already working on. In addition, the president of the French Football Federation (Noël) Le Graët presented a proposal that went unnoticed: playing the FIFA Women's World Cup every two years instead of four. This would generate profit and momentum that fits exactly with what the female game needs right now. It is something we should discuss. ”
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In addition, Infantino talked about women and football in Iran:
”I will return to Iran at the beginning of the new year. I want to see or witness club games where women can enter a stadium. Does it change a lot in terms of women's rights in Iran or anywhere in the world? Well, it's a step, it's a step, in the right direction. I think it has great symbolic value, and it certainly changes the lives of many, many women, who can enjoy their passion, which is also football in Iran. ”
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