Jakarta: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called on Russia and Ukraine to enter into a one-month ceasefire during the World Cup in Qatar.
Infantino told leaders at a summit of the G20 group of major economies in Indonesia the World Cup provided a “unique platform” for peace and unity because the event will be watched by some 5 billion people on television.
Meanwhile, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach urged governments to send athletes to international events based on their sporting merit, not political affiliations.
“International sports will fall apart” if participation is decided on political grounds, Bach told the same gathering in Bali.
“We need the participation of all athletes who accept rules even, especially if, their countries are in confrontation,” he said.
