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FIFA: Infantino retropedal after his inappropriate remarks on Africa

2022-01-27T10:52:31.985Z


Gianni Infantino, the president of Fifa, made a point of explaining his remarks on the need to "give hope to Africans", in the context of


A big supporter of a World Cup every two years, Gianni Infantino tried to convince European representatives before the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

His astonishing arguments caused a reaction.

“We have to give hope to Africans so that they don't need to cross the Mediterranean to find maybe a better life but, more likely, death at sea. We have to give opportunities, give dignity, ”said the boss of the International Football Federation.

“Misinterpreted” lyrics

Faced with the growing controversy, Gianni Infantino backtracked and quickly returned to his intervention.

“As some of the remarks I made to the Council of Europe appear to have been misinterpreted and taken out of context, I would like to make it clear that my more general message was that everyone in a decision-making position has a responsibility to 'to help improve the situation of people in the world', he explained.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: “Given that certain remarks made by me before the Council of Europe earlier today appear to have been misinterpreted and taken out of context,

— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) January 26, 2022

“If there are more opportunities available, including in Africa, but certainly not limited to this continent, it should allow people to seize these opportunities in their own country, still estimated Gianni Infantino.

It was a general comment, which was not directly related to the possibility of playing a World Cup every two years.

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The change in the rhythm of the World Cup is a major subject of tension in football, UEFA and the South American confederation Conmebol fiercely opposing it.

So far, the World Cups have been held every four years, with the next scheduled for November 21 to December 18, 2022, in Qatar.

Source: leparis

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