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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>Football is much more than a sport, and has a \u201cunique magic\u201d power to bring people together, said Fifa President Gianni Infantino in an exclusive interview with Xinhua ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.<\/p>\n

While attending the ongoing G20 Summit held in Bali, Indonesia, Infantino called on world leaders to set aside tensions and conflicts, and enjoy the quadrennial football event which is scheduled to take place from November 20 to December 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Cup should be an occasion for joy and unity. It should send a message of hope,\u201d Infantino told Xinhua.<\/p>\n

Infantino said football is also an important economic activity with a global GDP of hundreds of billions of US dollars, creating millions of jobs and bolstering economic growth. \u201cThis is about growth, economic growth,\u201d said the Fifa head.<\/p>\n

Infantino expects the World Cup to be viewed by five billion people, more than half of the world\u2019s population.<\/p>\n

Noting China\u2019s plan to bid to host the Fifa Women\u2019s World Cup in 2031, Infantino said that the move, together with China\u2019s involvement in football clubs and youth football, helps address regional imbalances in football development, and is crucial for the overall development of the sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina has to be a key part of growth of football. Bidding for important events has to be an element that makes football grow even more in China, women\u2019s or men\u2019s football,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said Fifa has been discussing how to implement a footballing culture in China, with the hope of making young boys and girls dream of becoming football players, and teaching them team spirit and respect for each other.<\/p>\n

\u201cFootball touches the emotions of people. It is about passion and inclusion,\u201d Infantino said. \u201cWhen you give a ball to a girl or to a boy, or even to a person who is a bit older, he or she starts to smile.\u201d<\/p>\n

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