FIFA President Gianni Infantino will fly by private jet to Pyongyang to attend this evening's inter-Korean World Cup qualifier match, South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) said on Tuesday.
Though FIFA have yet to confirm his attendance, it is thought that he may be flying directly to Pyongyang from Lebanon – an approximately ten-hour journey – where he wrapped up a three-day visit on Monday.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will fly by private jet to Pyongyang to attend this evening's inter-Korean World Cup qualifier match, South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) said on Tuesday.
Though FIFA have yet to confirm his attendance, it is thought that he may be flying directly to Pyongyang from Lebanon – an approximately ten-hour journey – where he wrapped up a three-day visit on Monday.
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