Gianni Infantino makes remarks to Council of Europe assemblyOutrage at comments related to biennial
World Cup planThe president of
FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has said his plans for a World Cup every two years could stop African migrants from finding “death in the sea”, in an extraordinary address to European politicians.
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Speaking at a session of the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe, a trans-national body dedicated to the support of
Human Rights, Infantino said that countries outside Europe needed greater access to national
Football competitions to prevent drastic consequences.