FIFA president will not get a motorcade escort for the congress being held in Vancouver, police say
The Vancouver Police Department has denied a motorcade escort for FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 76th FIFA Congress in the city, stating such escorts are reserved for heads of state. Police emphasized that transportation for the event will be handled in line with standard protocols for major international gatherings. FIFA said its president was not involved in security planning, which falls to local organizers. Mayor Ken Sim and Toronto officials echoed that VIP escorts are not planned, though team escorts may occur if needed for safety.
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Open this photo in gallery:FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit on April 15, in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Vancouver Police Department has denied a request for FIFA’s president to get a motorcade escort during the annual general meeting of soccer’s world body this week in the city. VPD spokesperson Constable Darren Wong said the police will not offer an escort to get Gianni Infantino from point A to B in Vancouver “as fast as possible” for the 76th FIFA Congress, which will bring together hundreds of representatives this week, with an official conference on Thursday.Vancouver is one of 16 cities, also including Toronto, that is hosting the World Cup,…
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