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Thursday briefing: FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to leave role in coming months

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FIFA has announced that secretary general Fatma Samoura will leave her role at the end of the year after seven years in the job.

In a statement issued by FIFA, Samoura said: “I had intended to share my news first with the FIFA Council members next week, but I am aware there has been growing speculation about my position in recent months.

“For now, I am fully focused on the preparation and delivery of the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. I look forwa

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