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Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to promote football on the island, especially in municipalities where Hurricane Maria had the greatest impact, and emphasizes that such a sport
In his letter, Rosselló asks for the collaboration of FIFA through programs for young people and those who help local technicians and organize youth tournaments of the International football organization.
Rosselló published the letter after attending the final of the World Cup in Russia held yesterday in Moscow and in which France won by winning 4-2 in Croatia.
"The pbadion, dedication and love for football was evident in #The World Cup, I want to make sure I develop the sport to its maximum in #PuertoRico", tweeted Rosselló , attached to the letter.
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She also thanks the help given by FIFA after Hurricane Maria and says that football has more and more followers on the island and that the world past has been followed with "enthusiasm" in Puerto Rico, especially for new generations.
He also officially invites Infantino to visit the island in order to see first hand the potential of the island and "the talent of our children".
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last ten years, its highest position was 106.
Fantino, on the other hand, visited Puerto Rico at the end of April 2017.
The history of football in Porto Rico is not very wide compared to other Caribbean countries, although it has other sports, like baseball, basketball and boxing.
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