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FIFA President Gianni Infantino inaugurated a football pitch near Aley in Lebanon on 9 Nov. 2026. (Credit: AFP) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — FIFA President Gianni Infantino inaugurated a new stadium in Shanay, in the Aley district of Mount Lebanon, on Monday, promising further projects to support football in the country, the Lebanese Football Association said in a statement Monday. Infantino was welcomed to the village with traditional Lebanese dabke performances. As he greeted the crowd in Arabic, saying, "Good morning Shanay, good morning Lebanon," spectators cheered and young players gathered around him to take selfies and have their footballs signed.إنفانتينو بالعربي: "صباح الخير شانيه، صباح الخير لبنان" 🇱🇧 https://t.co/bZU6IH91Jy— Lebanese Football Association (@thelfadotcom) November 9, 2026 The facility, a small stadium designed for five-a-side games, will be open to children from... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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