Gianni Infantino visits football schools in Cali with Colombia's national team
FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited football schools in Cali, in the Valle del Cauca region, with Colombia's national team. The visit took place on Friday, before the inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
The delegation was accompanied by the president of the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), Ramón Jesurún; the mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder; the governor of the Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, and the president of the Vallecaucana Football League, Oweimar Giraldo.
Why is this visit important?
The visit of Gianni Infantino is a show of support for Colombian football, which has been growing in popularity in recent years. The delegation met with children and young people from schools and sports clubs in Cali, in a visit prior to the inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president.
What comes next?
The inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, will take place this afternoon in the city of Cali. The FIFA delegation will join the celebration, in a show of support for the new Colombian government.
Colombia's national team news
Colombia's national team has been in good form in recent matches, with a streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. The team is led by coach Carlos Queiroz and features players like James Rodríguez and Radamel Falcao.
The team's last match was on July 7, against Switzerland, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Player injured
Player James Córdoba is injured and will not be able to participate in the team's upcoming matches.
The visit of Gianni Infantino to Cali is a show of support for Colombian football, which has been growing in popularity in recent years. The delegation met with children and young people from schools and sports clubs in Cali, in a visit prior to the inauguration ceremony of Colombia's new president.
