Led by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, the first item on the itinerary was a meeting with the FIFA team on the ground in Australia at their Sydney office. Accompanied by Dave Beeche, CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, and Jane Fernandez, COO of FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia 2023, Samoura met with staff and shared her ambitions for the competition and her hopes for the legacy , which will leave the tournament for girls and women – not only in the southern hemisphere, but worldwide.
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The FIFA Secretary General said: “I am delighted to be here with all of you who make up the FIFA team Australia. Your passion and enthusiasm for the tournament is palpable! The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be innovative and being creative, with new people, new fans and a new level of tournament We can all do our part to make the FIFA Women’s World Cup even greater and I look forward to working with all of you to make this competition unforgettable close.”
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The delegation then visited Football Australia’s headquarters and met in person and online with CEO James Johnson and some of the organization’s staff. During the talks, the FIFA Secretary General expressed her delight at seeing gender parity in action at Football Australia and underlined her belief in football’s ability to advance equality and inclusion.
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FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura in Sydney
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FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura visits the office of Football Australia
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FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura visits the office of Football Australia
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