Overview
- President Joseph Aoun issued a decree to grant Gianni Infantino Lebanese citizenship, the LFA’s Hashem Haidar confirmed.
- Infantino said he has not yet received the citizenship and expects it after completing legal documents requested by the presidency.
- He met Aoun in Beirut, where the citizenship steps and football development were discussed, according to LFA statements.
- Infantino proposed financing a new state-of-the-art stadium in Beirut for 20,000–30,000 spectators and described the project as under examination.
- Haidar said Infantino pledged to cover all construction costs, while the LFA must secure land before the project can proceed.