FIFA announces a “partnership” for Gaza with the Peace Council
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The Swiss-based world football governing body FIFA plans to support projects in Gaza as part of United States President Donald Trump’s Peace Council.
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“Everyone must support peace”, said FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a meeting in Washington. In his speech, Infantino announced “a real partnership” between FIFA and the “Peace Council”.
Infantino “will bring stars to the region”, said Trump in his speech at the opening of the meeting. Trump added that FIFA would help raise $75 million for football-related projects in Gaza.
Such measures would include the construction of sports fields and a stadium for up to 25,000 spectators in the Gaza Strip.
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