"FIFA requested that Infantino be given a level four escort, which would give him a motorcade that is allowed to run through red lights and block off roads, according to a report from The Times."
"Vancouver police ultimately denied the request. It wasn't the first time Infantino has asked to be treated like a head of state when visiting a country."
"In 2023, FIFA requested that Infantino be given a police motorcade while visiting New Zealand during the Women's World Cup but was turned down by police."
FIFA asked the Canadian government to provide Gianni Infantino with a level four motorcade for his visit to Vancouver, which is typically reserved for heads of state. This motorcade would allow him to run through red lights and block roads. Vancouver police denied the request, marking a repeat of a similar situation in 2023 when New Zealand also declined a motorcade request for Infantino during the Women's World Cup. Such requests highlight Infantino's desire for treatment akin to that of world leaders.
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