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Friday, 24 March 2006

FIFA Impressed

A FIFA delegation, that spent three days in Beijing, has said that it is impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of Beijing organisers as they make ready for the 2008 Olympics.

There will be men and women's football tournaments in seven stadiums across China during the Games.

FIFA vice-president Issa Hayatou said:

"I have no doubt whatsoever that the Olympic football tournaments in China will be played in perfect conditions

Our colleagues and friends at BOCOG are very keen to meet FIFA's requirements and I am thankful to them for that
."

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