5 minutes agoFIFA calls for month-long ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
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(4 years ago)President of World Football Federation F The IFA, Gianni Infantino, urged Russia and Ukraine to maintain a month-long ceasefire during the World Football Championship. Speaking at the summit of the group of the most industrialized countries, G20, Infantino said the World Cup provides a unique “platform” for peace and unity, because the event will [...]
Speaking at the summit of the group of the most industrialized countries, G20, Infantino said the World Cup provides a unique “platform” for peace and unity, because the event will be attended by about 5 billion people on television.
So my prayer for all of you is to keep the truce for a month, as long as the World Cup”, said Infantino in Bali, Indonesia.
You are world leaders. You have the ability to influence the course of history”, he said.
The World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar.
This country has faced great criticism because of alleged human rights violations, especially of workers who built stadiums.
International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach has called on countries to send athletes to Qatar, based on their sports merits, not politics.
“We need the participation of all athletes who accept the rules even if their countries are in confrontation”, Bach said, writes the REL.
Various international sports organisations have imposed sanctions on Russia and its athletes following the invasion of Ukraine.
