Zurich, Switzerland /
Despite the fact that the vast majority of the championships continue to be played behind closed doors, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA boss, was confident that the stadiums are full at the Qatar World Cup, which will be replaced in November and December 2022.
However, he was also sincere and stressed that if by then the covid-19 pandemic will not be eradicated or at least controlled, they will come big issues far more important to humanity than the Qatar World Cup.
“It is necessary that, between now and then, covid-19 be eradicated. If not, I think we will have a much bigger problem than the World Cup“.
On the other hand, Gianni Infantino ruled out FIFA this month I’m going to ask for a priority vaccination of professional footballers against covid-19 to facilitate competition, the same position being expressed by International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“The priority, when it comes to vaccines, is that people at risk and health workers are vaccinated first,” said FIFA President, who was invited to a meeting with the press by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote equal access to these treatments.
The leader added that the footballers “I’m not a priority audience” when it comes to vaccination, despite the sporting calendars that threaten the pandemic.
“It is possible that at some point we will recommend vaccination, but everything will be done, of course, respecting the order of distribution of vaccines “Infantino insists.
The debate over a possible vaccination priority for athletes has grown widely in recent weeks, as doubts about Tokyo Games Festival, of the following July 23 – August 8, as well as the Eurocup and America’s Cup from June to July.
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