It was in the Suva-Lautoka and Nadi-Nadroga match whereby a brief message was passed by captains of the respective teams to mark the FIFA Fair Play days.
FIFA held its 16th annual FIFA Fair Play Days which ended yesterday. This initiative has been strongly backed by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.
FIFA President Blatter recognizes the fundamental role of fair play in sport and the need to apply it to all sporting activities, including children’s activities.
“Children need strong values to grow up with, and football, being a team sport, makes them realise how essential discipline, respect, team spirit and fair play are for the game and for life,” he commented. “FIFA ‘s Fair Play campaign involves much more than simply promoting Fair Play on the pitch during a competition. FIFA is committed to encouraging Fair Play in society too, beginning with out future – with children”, he said.
These are the 16th annual FIFA Fair Play Days to be celebrated since their introduction in 1997. In previous years, activities have been held in dozens of countries around the world, from grassroots to top – flight football and in many community-based projects.
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