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FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

19Mar

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FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA President calls for peace and invites all FIFA World Cup™participants to compete in a spirit of fair play and mutual respect Record-breaking revenue budget of USD 14 billion foreseen for 2027-2030 cycle FIFA Forward investment to reach USD 2.7 billion, an eightfold increase compared to period prior to 2016 FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace and reiterated the key role of football to bring people together in times of continuous geopolitical turmoil. “FIFA can’t solve geopolitical conflicts, but we are committed to using the power of football and the FIFA World Cup to build bridges and promote peace as our...

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