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Congratulations to new FIFA president Gianni Infantino

February 26, 2016

Vladimir Putin congratulated Gianni Infantino on his election as president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

The congratulatory message reads, in part:

“Your active and fruitful activities within international sports organisations and significant personal contribution to developing the football movement have rightfully brought you a high level of authority.

I am confident that your professional experience and extensive creative and organisational potential will help you in your new office, and serve to strengthen FIFA’s positions in the world.

I would like to confirm Russia’s readiness to continue constructive cooperation with FIFA, particularly in preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.”

February 26, 2016