An open letter to the WFS community and entire football industry

23/09/2020

World Football Summit co-founder and director Jan Alessie pens an open letter to the WFS community and football industry as a whole.

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An open letter to the WFS community and entire football industry 2048 1152 World Football Summit
An open letter to the WFS community and entire football industry

World Football Summit co-founder and director Jan Alessie pens an open letter to the WFS community and football industry as a whole.

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URGENT: WFS Africa postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak

We thank you for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

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The industry leaders will witness the uniqueness of the continent.

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