FIFA expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the shooting happened this Thursday Aucklandin which three people died although he specified that it “Single case” not related to football or the opening match Women’s World Cup 2023 between New Zealand and Norwaywhich was played in a New Zealand city.
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—FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 20, 2023
FIFA Statement: Incident in Auckland, New Zealand
FIFA extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives in the incident this morning in Auckland, New Zealand… (1/4)
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 20, 2023
“FIFA expresses deepest condolences families and friends of the victims who died following the incident this morning in Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, New Zealand, and our thoughts and prayers remain with those affected by this tragic incident. advertising FIFA in an official statement this Thursday.
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The agency was told that “Single case” it had nothing to do with football, so the first game in Eden Park (Auckland) between New Zealand and Norway (1-0) proceeded according to plan.
FIFA is also in constant contact with the participating teams affected by this incident.
FIFA has been informed that this was an isolated incident not related to football operations and the opening match tonight at Eden Park will proceed as planned… (3/4)
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 20, 2023
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the president Gianni Infantino and general secretary Fatma Samura maintained contact with the New Zealand authorities, in addition to participating teams affected by this incident, They also received psychological help.
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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