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Fifa Boss's World Cup Jet-Set: 27 Flights in Two Weeks
29 Jun
Summary
- Fifa president attended 24 matches across North America.
- A private jet linked to Fifa made 27 flights during the tournament.
- The jet's climate impact over two weeks equals a year for 78 people.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches during the current World Cup, spanning just over two weeks and covering thousands of air miles across North America. The tournament, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico across 16 cities, features an expanded group stage with more matches than ever before.
BBC Verify and BBC Sport have tracked a private jet connected to Fifa and Infantino, noting 27 flights during the tournament. These flights facilitated Infantino's attendance at various matches. The estimated climate impact of this private jet over the two-week period is significant, comparable to the annual emissions of 78 individuals.
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