New FIFA chief of global football development Wenger eyes positive impact
SHOWS: ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (NOVEMBER 13, 2019) (FIFA - SEE RESTRICTIONS BEFORE USE)
1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) FIFA CHIEF OF GLOBAL FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT, ARSENE WENGER, SAYING:
"I think all over the world I would like to contribute to the efficiency of coaching. The improvement of coaching. There's a lot of research to be done and I always felt that FIFA's headquarters have a huge responsibility in how to make training more efficient. How to make training for children for efficient to develop their qualities and that is something that I'm always been very passionate about it. And I'm convinced that FIFA has a huge responsibility in that and can be very helpful in that."
STORY: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been appointed as FIFA's new chief of global football development, with the Frenchman set to oversee the growth of the sport plus technical matters, soccer's world governing body said on Wednesday (November 13).
The 70-year-old was recently linked with the Bayern Munich job following the sacking of Niko Kovac but said that while he was approached he was never a candidate for the job.
Wenger will be the leading authority on technical matters on FIFA's Football and Technical Advisory Panels involved in the International Football Association Board (IFAB) review and decision-making process on potential changes to the game's laws.
He will also be the chair of a technical study group.
Wenger will also focus on educating coaches and contribute to the development of an executive programme that will help former professionals enter management.
Wenger left Arsenal in May last year after a reign of 22 years during which he redefined the Premier League club and became their most successful manager.
He led the Gunners to three Premier League titles -- including in 2003-04 when his 'Invincibles' team went unbeaten for an entire season -- as well as seven FA Cups and took Arsenal into the Champions League for 20 years in a row.
