English FA elected first feminine chief in 158-year historical past

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The English Football Association has named Debbie Hewitt as the primary feminine chief of soccer’s father or mother nationwide physique, created 158 years in the past.

The veteran businessman is about to hitch the English FA in January, 14 months after Greg Clark resigned from making offensive remarks on race, gender and sexuality at a parliamentary listening to.

Hewitt mentioned in an announcement to the FA that she would “enjoy the opportunity to preside over an organization that has the potential to be a very positive force for good in the sport and society as a whole.”

The FA mentioned its ruling council could be requested to formally affirm Hewitt’s appointment at its 22 July assembly.

Hewitt will be part of a company that’s bidding with the remainder of the United Kingdom and Ireland to collectively host the 2030 World Cup.

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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS

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