FFF: collaboration agreement with FIFA for the development of football in French-speaking Africa

"FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FFF president Noël Le Graët signed a collaboration agreement between FIFA and the FFF on football development at the Federation's headquarters in Paris," said the French Football Federation on 07/12/2018.

"This agreement is a first for FIFA, it is symbolic and important. It is an example for others to follow," emphasised Gianni Infantino during the signing of the agreement, which "reflects FIFA and the FFF's desire to work together to contribute in particular to the successful development of football in French-speaking Africa, as part of a 'Forward Programme' of adapted technical support", explained the FFF.

"France does a lot of work for the whole world, the French Federation opens its doors to other federations and helps those who need it. This is the essence of what needs to be done at FIFA and in the global sport of football," said Gianni Infantino to the FFF Executive Committee.

"I believe I have some duties towards some French-speaking federations that are in difficulty" (N. Le Graet, FFF, 08/12/2018)

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