Interviewed by La Nacion, FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke about his reasoning for being a soccer fan, who he roots for in Serie A and for which position he would play if he was a soccer player.

“I’m Italian and Swiss” He added, “First I had an Italian passport followed by the Swiss.  Even though I have to admit it’s better to live in Switzerland.”

In terms of his favorite club and position he advised “I Support Inter in calcio.”

When asked about which position he would play, Infantino added “I would play forward, a number 9.  Also because I’m the 9th President in FIFA History.”

He concluded the interview about the upcoming World-Cup In Russia “It excites me that it’s being played there, in a country that deserves to be acknowledged.  From President Putin to the people in the street, it excites me that the world will be able to celebrate new stadiums, the tournament, see technological infrastructure that are excellent.  Cannot wait for it to begin.”