Samir Xaud takes charge of FIFA Olympic Football Committee | OneFootball

The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Samir Xaud, was inaugurated as the new president of the FIFA Olympic Football Committee. The ceremony took place in Doha, Qatar, during the plenary session of the permanent committees of the football governing body, which gathered more than 500 members from the Member Associations this past Tuesday.

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Participation of FIFA leaders and the first committee meeting

The inauguration was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom. Right after the ceremony, Samir Xaud chaired the first meeting of the committee, which included the presentation of the group's composition, the FIFA members who will support the work, and the detailing of administrative issues for the functioning of the board.

Commitment to international football and Brazilian representation

In his first statements as president of the FIFA Olympic Football Committee, Samir Xaud expressed the honor and responsibility of the new position.

“I take on this new role with a deep sense of commitment, not only personal but institutional, representing the Brazilian Football Confederation and all Brazilian football in this highly relevant space on the international stage,” he stated.

He also emphasized the goal of actively contributing to the growth of the sport.

“Being present in these discussions means directly contributing to the future of football. We will continue to work in an integrated manner, always aiming to strengthen competitions and promote the development of the sport,” he added.

Other Brazilians in FIFA permanent committees

In addition to Samir Xaud, the Brazilian delegation includes other representatives in various FIFA permanent committees:

Xaud's presence as the president of such an important committee reinforces the relevance of Brazilian football on the global stage and the country's active participation in decisions that shape the future of the sport.

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