FIFA And CARICOM Sign MoU To Promote Sport Integrity And Social Responsibility

FIFA and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their collaboration. The aim is to promote sports integrity and social responsibility while furthering the development of football in the region. The landmark agreement was signed by CARICOM Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, and FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, at a Virtual Ceremony attended by the Presidents of the National Football Associations of CARICOM countries, Ministers of Government, and Representatives of the countries, as well as CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani. In a statement during the ceremony, Barbados Head Coach and FIFA legend Russell Latapy said he appreciates the efforts of both parties to invest in football development. The MoU focuses on several key areas of collaboration, in particular the implementation of a football programme in the physical education curricula in Primary Schools in the CARICOM region.