FIFA Council rubber-stamps meteoric rise of Matthias Grafstrom to general secretary
May 15 – On the eve of the FIFA Congress, the world governing body has confirmed the appointment of Matthias Grafstrom as secretary-general following a meeting of the FIFA Council.
The Council meeting also addressed racism in football and confirmed a 16-team Women’s World Club Cup for 2026. Palestine was also high on the agenda among football officials.
Grafstrom, a Swede, with Dutch heritage as well, was a strong favourite to assume the role after he had been appointed secretary-general ad interim in October 2023 after Fatma Samoura’s departure was announced last June.
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