Infantino sparks anger saying biennial World Cup could prevent migrant deaths in Mediterranean

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:FIFA president Gianni Infantino sparked criticism on Wednesday when he said increased revenues from a biennial World Cup could create opportunities for Africans who otherwise may find 'death in the sea' crossing the Mediterranean.He later said his address to the Council of Europe, the continent's leading hum

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:FIFA president Gianni Infantino sparked criticism on Wednesday when he said increased revenues from a biennial World Cup could create opportunities for Africans who otherwise may find"death in the sea" crossing the Mediterranean.

FIFA has said that the additional funds would help reduce the gap in revenues between the developed and less developed football markets. "Football is about opportunity, about hope, about the national teams. We cannot say to the rest of world give us your money, but watch us on TV. We need to include them.

"If there are more opportunities available, including in Africa, but certainly not limited to that continent, this should allow people to take these opportunities in their own countries. This was a general comment."

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