FIFA: Gianni Infantino, at the World Economic Forum (SUI), discusses the role of football in society

"This summit in Davos is a fantastic platform for sharing our experiences and discussing the changes that we can make to the world we live in. This progress - whether technological, digital, industrial or philosophical - has an impact on football and football, too, has its own role to play," said Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, who participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos (SUI) on 25/01/2018.

The FIFA president "took the opportunity to strengthen ties between FIFA and other international organisations. Speaking with heads of state from three different continents, including the President of Rwanda and 2018 Chairperson of the African Union Paul Kagame, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Argentinian President Mauricio Macri, President Infantino promoted the role of football in society," said the international federation.

"During his discussions with the three leaders, he focused on the social and economic aspects of the sport, and the value it can bring to education and health," said FIFA.

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