Ahead of the opening ceremony of the World Cup, FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has urged Russia and Ukraine to have a one-month ceasefire pact during the World Cup.
According to The News Agency of Nigeria, the FIFA boss stated this at a summit of the G20 group of major economies in Indonesia
He stated that the World Cup provided a “unique platform” for peace and unity because approximately five billion people would be watching the event on television.
“So, my plea with all of you is to stay on a temporary ceasefire for one month for the duration of the World Cup,” he said at a lunch with G20 leaders on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
As an alternative, he proposed some humanitarian corridors “or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue” as the first step to peace.
“You are the world leaders, you have the ability to influence the course of history,” he added.
The World biggest football tournament which is to be hosted by Qatar is expected to start on Sunday.
