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| | FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association |
 | | In the presence of French Minister of Sport Jean-François Lamour, Swiss Federal President Joseph Deiss, IOC President Dr Jacques Rogge and WADA Chairman Richard Pound, the FIFA President then called upon football to help make the world a better place and to make a contribution to peace. |
 | | Addressing the Congress, Swiss Federal President Joseph Deiss referred to Switzerland's contribution to the foundation and activities of FIFA, and stressed that today, FIFA's role and duties stretch far beyond the boundaries of the football pitch. |
 | | Deiss also said that, "football allows youngsters to exploit their physical, emotional and spiritual potential as it is a 'school of life'." |
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