Infantino meets the players of Iran: “They have our support and we will guarantee the best possible conditions”

ANTALYA (TURCHIA) (ITALPRESS) – “Football brings unity and hope, even in the most difficult circumstances, and Fifa will continue to support the Iranian national team to ensure the best possible conditions for the World Championship. I look forward to seeing them convey a positive message of humanity and solidarity to the world.” These are the words in an Instagram post by the president of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, who today in Antalya witnessed the friendly between Iran and Costa Rica.

Nabi, vice president of the Federcalcio of Tehran, took the opportunity to ensure the presence of Team Melli in the next World Cup after the uncertainties of the past weeks linked to the conflict in the Middle East. “It was a pleasure to meet the players of Iran’s national football team before their friendly against Costa Rica in Antalya – said Infantino – I had the opportunity to spend time with footballers, as well as with Mehdi Mohammed Nabi, vice president of the Iranian Federation, Omid Jamali, responsible for international relations, and the ct Amir Ghalenoei. I again congratulated Team Melli on qualifying for the World Cup 2026 and for making millions of people proud in Iran and the world. Representing a nation is a great responsibility, and I encouraged players to continue to inspire fans and make their people dream on the global scene.”.

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