The President of the International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, called on Russia and Ukraine to declare a ceasefire that will last for a month during the setting of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Infantino told the leaders of the Group of Twenty of the leading global economies in Indonesia today, Tuesday, that the World Cup provided a “unique platform” for peace and unity, as it will follow about 5 billion tournament activities on television.
“My appeal to all of you is to maintain a temporary ceasefire for one month, which is the period of the World Cup,” Infantino added, during a lunch with the leaders of the G20 countries on Bali Island in Indonesia.
Infantino suggested allocating some human passages “or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step towards achieving peace. ”
He added: “You are the world leaders . . . and you have the ability to influence the course of history.
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It is noteworthy that the FIFA World Cup will start in Qatar next Sunday.
The head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, called on the governments to send athletes to participate in international events on the basis of their sporting superiority, not on the basis of their political affiliation.
“International sport will collapse” if the participation is determined on a political background.
It is noteworthy that various international sports organizations imposed sanctions against Russia and its athletes after their invasion of Ukraine..
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