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FIFA does pregame land acknowledgment

FIFA conducted a pregame land acknowledgment ceremony before a match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, recognizing Indigenous tribes such as the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians as the original inhabitants of Los Angeles County. This practice has gained popularity in North America, particularly on the West Coast and in Canada, though it has also drawn criticism from some commentators who view it as an example of 'woke' symbolism. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously engaged with tribal leaders as part of his outreach efforts in the U.S.

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FIFA does pregame land acknowledgment

FIFA conducted a pregame land acknowledgment ceremony before a match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, recognizing Indigenous tribes such as the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians as the original inhabitants of Los Angeles County. This practice has gained popularity in North America, particularly on the West Coast and in Canada, though it has also drawn criticism from some commentators who view it as an example of 'woke' symbolism. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously engaged with tribal leaders as part of his outreach efforts in the U.S.

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