Feb 25 β€’ 06:23 UTC πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany FAZ

Infantino Before the Football World Cup: 'Everything is going well, everything will be fantastic'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expresses confidence about the upcoming World Cup despite escalating violence in Mexico, which has raised concerns among local organizers and football associations.

As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Mexico begins, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reassured that everything is on track for a spectacular tournament. In stark contrast, DFB Managing Director Andreas Rettig highlighted the dire situation in Mexico, describing it as having escalated to a 'war-like state' with at least 73 fatalities reported due to the ongoing violence. There are increasing doubts regarding whether the tournament can proceed as planned given the security challenges.

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