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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is very reassured about Mexico’s World Cup security despite nationwide cartel violence after the CJNG leader’s capture, with no risk reported to fans.
- Gianni Infantino, the FIFA boss, says he is 'very reassured' about Mexico hosting World Cup matches despite recent violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
- The violence following the capture of the Jalisco New Generation cartel leader led to at least 74 deaths and disruptions across 20 Mexican states, alarming residents and tourists.
- While Guadalajara will host World Cup matches, officials have ruled out any change to the host cities due to security concerns and assured the situation is returning to normal.
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FIFA president fully confident Mexico will still be World Cup host despite cartel chaos
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is still expecting the World Cup to go on as scheduled in Mexico this summer, despite cartel violence that has rocked the country following the death of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes at the hands of Mexican authorities.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The violence that broke out in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many wondering if the country could be co-host of the World Cup in just over three months.
In less than four months, the World Cup will begin. In the co-host country of Mexico, violence escalated most recently. FIFA head Infantino is very lapidary about this.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated on Tuesday in the Colombian city of Barranquilla that he has “total confidence in Mexico” to host this year's World Cup, which has matches scheduled in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and…
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