FIFA President calls for more investment in women’s football
The president of the global football governing body, Gianni Infantino, has called for substantial investment in women’s football, referring to it as the game’s future.
Gianni Infantino delivered this message at the beginning of the Asian Football Confederation congress.
Ever since assuming the leadership of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has orchestrated substantial changes with the goal of elevating women’s football to new levels. The football leader has consistently emphasized the need for increased focus and investment in women’s football, as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at transforming the sport.
“We are discussing the 2027 Women’s World Cup. My appeal is to invest in women’s football, it is the future. I want every country in the world to have a women’s league, a women’s national team,” Infantino stressed.
Women constitute half of the global population. It is imperative that we promote women’s football, creating more pathways and possibilities. We possess all the necessary components to arrange competitions and allocate resources for growth.
“We must make sure we give every talent the chance to show off, to see world championships and, perhaps, world champions coming from Asia”
The FIFA leader also emphasized the intention to enhance global unity through football and outlined ongoing efforts to enhance the development of young talents worldwide through the Talent Scheme and FIFA Forward Funds.
He continued: “We like to say that football is becoming truly global and it is and we have a responsibility in this respect. You have a responsibility in this respect. You play an important role in this unity of the world.”
“For the FIFA Forward Programme, for the Talent Development Scheme, we have been multiplying by seven the funds which are available to all compared to 2016 before I became FIFA President.”
“We have been able to make available these funds for you to invest in girls’ football in boys’ football to invest in the future, in the zones, and in the growth of our game.”
Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Gianni Infantino conveyed his condolences to the communities impacted by this war.
“Unfortunately we live in a divided and aggressive world. I want to send my deep condolences to the families and friends who are losing their lives in Palestine and Israel.”
“My solidarity is with the people across the region who are suffering and paying an unspeakable price. My thoughts and prayers are with all the mothers who have lost their children and all those who suffer.”
“Violence and hatred do not achieve anything. My appeal is for those who are involved and who have the power to stop all this, to find a solution that can make us live in peace and together,” he concluded.