Laura McAllister believes the modern FIFA she hopes to serve within bears no resemblance to the organisation which for years stood as a totem for corruption. “He speaks very openly and progressively about governance reforms, he’s a very strong advocate for the women’s game and I know he has spoken up for not just putting more money into the women’s game but giving a higher status and profile to women’s football. Since 2016 she has served as deputy chair of UEFA’s women’s football committee. “We need to nurture the women’s game, and the men’s game, in the smaller countries as well as the big ones. Her rival for the position on the FIFA Council is Evelina Christillin of Italy.

Source: Express March 02, 2021 09:00 UTC