Arsene Wenger grabs new role with FIFA: Details here
What's the story
Former long-time Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, on Wednesday, grabbed a new role with the football's governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
He has been roped in as the new Chief of Global Football Development and was unveiled and welcomed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich.
Here are further details on his role.
Wenger's role
What would Wenger's role involve?
According to FIFA, Wenger's role would involve him overseeing and helping in 'the growth and development of the sport for both men and women around the world'.
He would also lead authority on technical matters, as a member of Football and Technical Advisory Panels, which involve in IFAB's review and decision-making process on changes regarding the laws of the game.
Delighted Wenger
Wenger looking forward to the challenge?
Following the appointment, Wenger was delighted and was looking forward to the challenge, as he has always been interested in analyzing football form a broader angle.
"I believe that the new FIFA we have seen emerging in recent years has the sport itself at the very heart of its objectives and is determined to develop the game in its many different components," he said.
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I know I can contribute to this objective: Wenger
"FIFA's mission as world football's governing body is truly global. I know I can contribute to this objective and will put all my energy into this," added Wenger.
Infantino thrilled
Infantino backs Wenger's arrival on board
Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino too welcomed the move and believes that Wenger's 'profound knowledge and passion' is what differentiates him from others and makes him a respected personality.
"I am delighted to welcome him to the team. Since I arrived at FIFA, we have placed football at the center of our mission, striving to learn from those who know the sport inside out," he said.
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Infantino hails Wenger's competence and hard work
"Arsene is someone who, with his strategic vision, competence and hard work, has dedicated his life to football. His arrival is just another example of how we keep strengthening our purpose to bring FIFA back to football and football back to FIFA," concluded Infantino.
Pioneer
Wenger has been a pioneer for Arsenal
As for his stint at Arsenal, he has been a pioneer for the club, as he holds the record of having managed the most Premier League games for the side (828).
It was under him they won three EPL titles, while the 2003-04 season was a special for him, as Arsenal remained unbeaten the entire season.
However, the UEFA Champions League title eluded him.