Condemns the Infantino attack prior to the Women’s World Cup

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand kicked off with today’s matches. On the first day of the giant organization where 32 teams will compete for the first time, the matches New Zealand – Norway and Australia – Republic of Ireland will be played. Prior to the event in New Zealand, a shooting occurred in Auckland’s city center. It was claimed that the armed attacker who raided the construction site near the hotel where the football teams were staying, caused the death of 2 workers and the attacker was neutralized.

INFANTINO: WE HAVE THE NECESSARY SECURITY

After the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and Sports Minister Grant Robertson held a meeting. Expressing his appreciation for the work of the New Zealand authorities in the aftermath of the shooting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “From the beginning we have been in constant communication and received the necessary assurances from the Minister for Sport, Grant Robertson, regarding the safety of the teams and fans participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. “As FIFA offers its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, our thoughts and prayers are with those injured in this tragic incident.”

GRANT ROBERTSON: WE GIVE THE NECESSARY GUARANTEES

New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson said: “We thank FIFA for their support following this tragic event. This event has nothing to do with the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament and has no national security concerns. We gave the necessary guarantees to the FIFA management regarding the security of the tournament. We have a comprehensive security plan for the organization of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. We are still working on the incident,” he said.

On the other hand, a minute of silence was observed before the match between New Zealand and Norway.

A RECORD PRIZE OF $110 MILLION

The prize money to be awarded at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the tournament record. FIFA will hand out a total of $110 million in prize money in this year’s organization. The team that wins the championship in the cup will receive a prize of 10, and the finalist will receive a monetary prize of 7.5 million dollars. (gives)