FIFA President will attend tonight's inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says



News FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says News comes amid growing confusion about logistics for upcoming World Cup qualifier Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON by nknews_hq on 2018-09-08 09:08:37 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. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says

News comes amid growing confusion about logistics for upcoming World Cup qualifier

Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2019

FIFA President will attend tonight’s inter-Korean match in Pyongyang, South says

by nknews_hq on 2018-09-08 09:08:37

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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