FIFA: Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger launches investigation into amateur football
Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, is taking charge of an investigation at FIFA over the state of football.
Wenger will be looking into improving the game at grassroots level.
He said: “Amateur football is a crucial foundational aspect of global football development. A strong amateur football system ensures that anybody wanting to play football has the opportunity to do so at any level, allowing all aspects of the game to flourish in that country.
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“The FIFA Amateur Football Programme, which is closely linked to the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, is part of our commitment to develop the base layers of the football pyramid, whilst providing all of our Member Associations with growth opportunities from a global perspective.”
The results from FIFA’s Amateur Football Programme survey will help Wenger compile a thorough report and also tie into the governing body’s Talent Development Scheme to help more players make a career in football.
The 72-year-old retired from football management in 2018 after ending a 22-year tenure as Arsenal coach.