Gabby Logan slams FIFA President over his ‘just push the doors’ remarks on women’s football, calls them ‘patronizing’

The 2023 Women's World Cup has set a benchmark for other women's sporting events.

Gabby Logan slams FIFA President over his ‘just push the doors’ remarks on women’s football, calls them ‘patronizing’

Gabby Logan and Gianni Infantino. (Source: BBC)

Gabby Logan, the popular BBC reporter, has strongly criticized current FIFA president Gianni Infantino for his reductive and controversial comments during the Women’s World Cup. Logan perceived Gianni’s statement as disrespectful as it told women to “pick the right battles” and not to indulge in men’s football games.

The 2023 FIFA World Cup showcases the potential of the illustrious gameplay and capability of women footballers, to become role models to the aspiring generations. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino commented on the encouragement of choosing the battles wisely.

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Logan labeled Infantino’s remarks as ‘reductive and ridiculous’ as she gathered the support of the sentiments of many who believe that men and women should be discriminated on the football world. The backlash intensified as former baller, Ellen White, a former England striker.

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Gianni Infantino commented, “Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us, men, what we have to do and what we don’t have to do. Do it. Just do it.”

He further added, “With men, with FIFA, you will find open doors. Just push the doors. They are open. And do it also at the national level, in every country, at the continental level, and in every confederation.”

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The effect of women’s football on international stages

Spain Women's national team and England Women's national team. (Source: 433)
Spain Women’s national team and England Women’s national team. (Source: 433)

The 2023 FIFA World Cup has been concluded and has been successful in leaving a strong impact on fans and football enthusiasts. The involvement of women in football has been able to leave an indelible mark globally encouraging young fans and young aspiring footballers to participate in the beautiful game.

In this prestigious tournament, UN Women and FIFA have formed an alliance to fight against social issues like racism, gender inequality, etc. The tournament offered an international for all the activists to address issues faced by footballers in the game. The 2023 FIFA World Cup aimed at a greater positive outlook of the lovely game called football. 

With Spain making history of winning their first ever world cup, UN Women and FIFA’s coming forward on a global stage stands out as a testament to the ever-growing societal challenge and their reformation whilst inspiring our forthcoming generations.

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