No Vancouver police escort for Infantino, FIFA deny making request
Vancouver police have denied a request for a police escort for FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 76th FIFA Congress, stating such motorcades are reserved for heads of state and FIFA executives do not meet the criteria for protected status. FIFA responded by clarifying it never formally requested a specific level of police motorcade for Infantino and that he was not involved in any transportation or security arrangements. The annual congress is taking place in Vancouver, one of the Canadian host cities for the upcoming World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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