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Infantino has announced that FIFA will donate one trillion naira for football development in USA.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a $1 million (One trillion naira) donation to Philadelphia in the USA to support grassroots football and youth programs, as part of FIFA's efforts to leave a lasting legacy in the city.
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The donation will be used to build mini pitches and support local youth associations and organizations.
What Infantino said
Infantino announced at an event held at Lincoln Financial Field, attended by city officials, including Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and representatives from the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The event also featured a display of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy alongside the Eagles' two Lombardi trophies.
"We want to leave a legacy. It’s very important for us to make sure we care about our social responsibility, especially the one we have to growing the game here in America,” Infantino said.
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He continued, “We want to leave a legacy. When it comes to Philadelphia as a host city as well as other host cities, we are leaving a contribution of $1 million.
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“That $1 million is to build perhaps a few mini-pitches, and the other part will be used for local youth associations and organizations to help children in the city play soccer and grow the game,” Infantino said.
The donation will be distributed through FIFA Foundation USA, which will oversee contributions to all 11 U.S. cities hosting the Club World Cup.
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