00:10You know, Infantino, I think with good intention, he's trying to have a joint photo or shake hands.
00:19But my analysis and my understanding that the Israeli representative is not a qualified partner to shake hands with him.
00:29You know, he is defending Netanyahu and his government, which I think is isolated.
00:35And I think the whole world now believes that we are victims and the Israeli government should be sanctioned.
00:43I don't think that there is any common between me and him.
00:48Instead of speaking for sport, for statutes, for the Palestinians who have the right so and so on, he came
00:56to defend and even to whitewashing the ugly face of this Israeli government.
01:05You know, the whole world is recognizing, including this country and the Israeli federation.
01:11We're here to promote peace.
01:13And I think the president was very clear in his message that we will keep on working together, together with
01:20both associations,
01:21and do our best, you know, to bring people together in the best possible way.
01:26But if the other side, representing a criminal like Bibi, and he is in FIFA Congress and speaking on behalf
01:36of Bibi as if Bibi is Mother Teresa,
01:42you know, this is how can I shake hands or have a photo with such a man, you know?
01:49So, I think it's a shame for him.
01:52Was that Gianni's intention?
01:53Because we couldn't hear in the back of the room, mics were down.
01:56Was that his intention, to try to get you guys for a photo or a handshake?
01:59I think Gianni has the right to try to bridge gaps.
02:05He has the right to try to bring people together.
02:09But I think maybe he understands, but he does not know the deep suffering of the Palestinian people,
02:19and the Palestinian sport family.
02:27Well, I think I will always have understanding for fans and their opinions.
02:35But I think there are, you know, quite a, sorry, a wide array of ticket prices.
02:42Some are cheap, some are more expensive, and it's also the reality of the market in North America.
02:52We understand that your position, like you just said about the market,
02:57but do you worry that all the anger that the cost has generated among fans is going to perform the
03:04legacy of this World Cup?
03:06Well, I think, you know, the legacy is also what we will be able to do with the money that
03:14is generated from this World Cup in 211 countries.
03:16This is a true legacy through the forward program and in order to really develop the game of football in
03:23our member associations.
03:25And this will have a true impact.
03:27But, of course, you know, we listen and we take into account the comments.
03:31And, of course, as for every World Cup, we will review and see how we do it for the next
03:38one.
03:39FIFA said they want Iran in this World Cup, but they can't even seem to get officials to come over
03:44for this Congress.
03:45Is it practical that they could actually make the journey over here to China?
03:50You know, the president said it clearly.
03:52Iran will play in the World Cup.
03:53We are confident they will.
03:55And we are working together with all the competent authorities to make sure that that happens.
04:02Let's see.
04:02Let's see.
04:03I can ask one more question about the FIFA crisis.
04:06How might it affect FIFA's perspective on future tournaments in North America?
04:10Because the bid book for 2031 laid out some specifics, as did the bid book for 2026.
04:16What has ensued is not the same as what was in the 2026 bid book.
04:20Will FIFA maybe adjust things a little lower, if I may say so, for 31 future tournaments in North America?
04:27What do you think about this market?
04:28Well, we first of all, have a bid process for the Women's World Cup 2031, which is ongoing.
04:35So, but I think we will have plenty of time to assess.
04:39First of all, our focus will be on 2026, make it a big success.
04:44But I'm sure that there will be opportunities to have tournaments in North America.
04:51You know, we see the passion for the game here, and we'll make sure that tournaments, which will come to
04:57North America, will be a success.
04:59Okay.
05:07Well, you know, the 211 member associations have the choice to nominate candidates.
05:14And it's not up to me to, you know, put words in their mouth.
05:20So, up to them to decide how it will look in some months.
05:25The electoral period has just started.
05:26So, we'll see what happens.
05:28Thanks, everyone.
05:29Well to serve.
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