FIFA President, Gianni Infantino plays at Seddon

31 Jul

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and some FIFA legends enjoyed a game at Seddon Fields during the FIFA Women's World Cup in July.

Amongst those playing were...

Patrizia Panico, won 196 caps for Italy and the current manager of Fiorentina in Italian women's Serie A
Jessica Houara, played professionally in France and has 68 caps for her national team
Manon Melis, a former professional and now manager of women's football development at Feyenoord
Francesca Mannavola, ex Italian futsal player
Christian Karembeu, won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France
Youri Djorkaeff, won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 with France
Juan Pablo Sorín, ex Argentinian professional player, 75 caps
Houssine Kharja, ex Moroccan professional player, 78 caps
Gilles Tavergeux, President of Federation Caledonienne de Football

A privelege to have hosted these legends on the greatest pitch in NZ

_{(Photos courtesy of FIFA)}