FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged to fully fund a new international-standard football stadium in Lebanon, offering the project to the state and the Lebanese Football Association as a long-awaited national arena. Beyond the headlines, the plan raises big questions about location, timing and how it could reshape Lebanon’s struggling sports infrastructure.
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Lebanon Grants Citizenship to FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino: Symbolic Move Sparks Legal Debate
Lebanon has granted citizenship to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a move hailed by football officials as a symbolic tribute to his support for Lebanese football, but criticised by activists who highlight that Lebanese women still cannot pass citizenship to their children or foreign husbands. The decision ties sport, politics and long-contested nationality laws into one highly charged story.
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FIFA President launches Football project for schools in Beirut
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, launched the new initiative for football development in schools, entitled “Football for Schools”, in the presence of Portuguese coach José Mourinho and former game stars such as Brazilian Ricardo Kaka and French Youri Djorkaeff. The program aims to qualify and develop the capabilities of physical education teachers in Lebanese schools, and...