FIFA president Gianni Infantino told President Vladimir Putin on Friday the world is “in love” with World Cup hosts Russia and praised him for overcoming negative stereotypes about the country. Infantino spoke at a meeting with Putin and former world football stars including former England defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Denmark goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. “We all […]
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Nigeria as a country with great passion and love for football, to the extent that it is more than a religion. “I was told that in Nigeria football is passion, but it is a lie because it is more than that. In Nigeria I was told that football is […]
Continue ReadingPresident Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja said his administration would pay keen interest to accountability and transparency to fast-track football development in the country. The president stated this when he received Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) President, Gianni Infantino, and the Secretary-General, Fatma Samuora, at State House. Buhari challenged football administrators to fashion […]
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