Gianni Infant, FIFA president, asked world leaders at the 17th G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, to focus their efforts on ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in addition to requesting a “temporary ceasefire while the fight is scheduled for the Qatar 2022 World Cup from November 20 to December 18.
President Infantino addresses the G20 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, calling for a ceasefire
Urges world leaders to initiate dialogue to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as a first step towards peace
FIFA launches the Soccer Unites the World campaign
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The Italian-Swiss coach In his speech to the top of the government, he pointed out:
Football is a force for good. We are not naive enough to believe that football can solve the world’s problems. We know that sport is and should be our main focus as a sports organisation, but because football connects the world, this 5 billion World Cup could be the trigger for a positive gesture, a sign or a message of hope.
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infantil recalled that Russia hosted the World Cup in 2018 and that Ukraine “announced” it to celebrate in 2030, in its joint effort with Portugal and Spain.
Perhaps the current World Cup, which starts in five days, can be that positive trigger. My plea is for a month during the World Cup to think about a temporary ceasefire or at least the creation of humanitarian corridors or anything else that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step towards peace. They are the world leaders; You have the ability to change the course of history.
And added FIFA’s main leader:
Football and the World Cup provide you and the world with a unique platform for unity and peace around the world. So let’s take this opportunity to do everything we can to end all conflicts.
Infantino’s petition comes just one day after the launch of the Football Unites the World campaign, which saw a host of international stars gather to illustrate how football can bring people together.
You all know what football means to your people and countries; It’s about passion, it’s about inclusion, it’s about tolerance, it’s about non-discrimination and it’s about education. Football is an investment in our children, in our future. Football brings the world together, and because football brings the world together, the World Cup is an opportunity to bring people together in peace and joy, much needed in the turbulent times we live in.
(With information from Europa Press)
Source: La Neta Neta
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