Fatma Samoura
Fatma Samoura is a prominent Senegalese sports executive and the first woman to serve as the Secretary General of FIFA, a position she has held since 2016. Her leadership has been pivotal in promoting gender equality and inclusion within the sport, making her a key figure in international football governance.
Born on Mar 09, 1962 (64 years old)
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Ireland:
Fatma Samoura was the secretary general before Grafstrom's promotion.
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Switzerland:
Fatma Samoura was the FIFA Secretary General who was perceived as too weak to confront Gianni Infantino.
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Sweden:
Fatma Samoura was the previous general secretary of FIFA before Mattias Grafström took over in 2024.
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Peru:
Fatma Samoura was a witness to the qualification for the 2018 World Cup and expressed her admiration for the emotions in the stadium.
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Venezuela:
Fatma Samoura is a member of the working group addressing racism in football.
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