Gianni Infantino credits Rwanda’s recovery from genocide for inspiring FIFA re-election
Infantino delivered a speech crediting Rwanda’s recovery from genocide in 1994 for inspiring hisThe Swiss claimed he was close to pulling out of the race to replace Sepp Blatter before a visit to Rwanda’s genocide memorial.“I said, ‘Who I am to give up?’” Infantino said. “What this country has suffered and how this country came back up is inspiring for the entire world.
“So I certainly couldn’t give up because someone was telling me something,” he added. “I stayed, I attended the match, I continued to campaign… I was elected FIFA president.” On his re-election, Infantino continued: “It is an incredible honour and privilege, and a great responsibility.Real Madrid's touching reason for playing Liverpool anthem instead of their own revealedStill reveals why Reims are no longer paying fines as he comments on West Ham speculationFerdinand slams Souness and Carragher and says Liverpool have 'small club mentality'Advertisement“To those that love me, and I know there are many, and those who hate me… I love you all.
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