FIFA boss Infantino to visit Dhaka in Jan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has accepted an invitation from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend a youth festival in Bangladesh in January 2025. 

Infantino was among several global leaders and key officials who met with Professor Yunus on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser briefed Infantino on the festival and the sports scenario in Bangladesh. 

Yunus also sought Infantino’s support in bringing renowned women’s football teams to Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s women footballers, with a strong desire to boost their international presence, had called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to facilitate a friendly match beyond Asia—setting their sights on none other than European Champions League winners Barcelona!

Winger Krishna Rani Sarkar came up with the ambitious proposal while Yunus was according a reception to SAFF Women’s Championship trophy winners at state guesthouse Jamuna on November 2.