Adriana Lima

Soccer's governing body, FIFA, has been criticized for appointing supermodel Adriana Lima as the “global fan ambassador” for this year's Women's World Cup, ...

In a Sydney Morning Herald [op-ed](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/telling-lgbtq-players-and-fans-to-visit-saudi-is-a-huge-own-goal-by-fifa-20230203-p5chtn.html), Dodd criticized the use of a sponsor that tells many of the sport’s LGBTQ+ players and fans to visit a country where they are considered criminals and where women’s rights are seriously lacking. Infantino and other administrators were criticized for blocking efforts by players to express support for LGBTQ+ rights during the tournament, using threats of suspensions and fines. [‘Why do we need a supermodel?’: Backlash after Fifa makes Adriana Lima Women’s World Cup ambassador](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/02/fifa-adriana-lima-supermodel-womens-world-cup-ambassador) (Guardian) [FIFA appointment of supermodel Lima 'baffling' - ex-Council member Dodd](https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/fifa-appointment-supermodel-lima-baffling-ex-council-member-dodd-2023-03-02/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter) (Reuters) [appointed](https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/organisation/news/adriana-lima-named-as-fifa-global-fan-ambassador) by FIFA as the World Cups ambassador earlier this week, with President Gianni Infantino praising her and saying she “lives and breathes ‘futebol’ and that is also why she can be an excellent link between FIFA and fans worldwide.” The event, which will take place in Australia and New Zealand later this year, has already faced criticism for being sponsored bySaudi Arabia’s official tourism campaign. [added](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/moyadodd_womensfootball-womensfootball-womensports-activity-7036598410891722752-a1hK/): “At the outset, the model's public image…looked an odd fit for an organisation that says it wants to empower girls and women…And it made me wonder: what will this ambassador represent to the large and growing population of aspirational [women’s soccer] [told](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/02/fifa-adriana-lima-supermodel-womens-world-cup-ambassador) the Guardian she wondered why a supermodel was appointed when the sport has its own international stars, including Meg Rapinoe and Sam Kerr.

Former Australia international Moya Dodd says Fifa's appointment of supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador in a Women's World Cup year is ...

Where a supermodel fits into this is truly baffling." Dodd, a member of the Fifa Council from 2013 to 2016, also referred to comments Lima made in a 2006 interview with GQ magazine in which she said abortion was "a crime". "In a Fifa World Cup year, that's the message that should be ringing loud and true around the world.

Brazilian Lima go "develop, promote and participate for global initiatives" before di World Cup wey go start on 20 July for Austrailia and New Zealand.

Wia supermodel go join dat message no clear". Dodd na former Australian international wey serve for di committee wey successfully bid Australia and New Zealand to co-host World Cup say Lima public image na "weird fit for organisation wey say dem wan empower girls and women". Brazilian Lima go "develop, promote and participate for global initiatives" bifor di World Cup wey go start on 20 July for Austrailia and New Zealand.

FIFA has been criticised by a prominent former Australia footballer after appointing Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as a global fan ambassador ahead of ...

Where a super-model fits into this is truly baffling." "Because when a girl plays football, the world sees her differently. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: "When you get to meet Adriana, you feel right away her warmth, kindness, and how approachable and passionate she is about our game.

FIFA's decision to appoint supermodel Adriana Lima as an official ambassador for the Women's World Cup has been labelled "tone deaf" and unnecessary".

She lives and breathes ‘futebol’ and that is also why she can be an excellent link between FIFA and fans worldwide," Infantino said in a statement. That is the type of role model that should be at the front of this campaign." FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the appointment of former Victoria’s Secret model Lima will help build an "excellent link" between the sporting body and fans worldwide.