Senegalese Fatma Samoura to Depart FIFA Soon

The International Football Federation (FIFA) announced today, Wednesday, that the organization's Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, will leave her position at the end of this year after seven years during which she played a pivotal role in restoring the federation's credibility. Samoura, who was born in Senegal, stated in a release on FIFA's website, "Joining FIFA was the best decision of my life. I am incredibly proud to lead this diverse team." She added, "My first word of thanks goes to Gianni Infantino for giving me this dream job. He has shown trust, understanding, and an incredible level of support." She concluded, "FIFA today is a better managed, more open, reliable, and transparent organization. I will leave it feeling proud and accomplished."