A Heartfelt Letter to Gianni Infantino
Humanitarian advocacy often requires speaking directly to global leaders. Recently, the Mother of Makan Nasiri authored a profound letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. She wrote on behalf of all the grieving mothers of Minab. Specifically, she shared her Makan Nasiri mother message regarding the true meaning of peace. Consequently, this letter has moved the hearts of many advocates worldwide.
The Complete Makan Nasiri Mother Message
The letter to FIFA president details the story of a seven-year-old boy who loved football. Specifically, the Makan Nasiri mother message states:
Mr. Gianni Infantino,
Hello,
More than fifty days ago, my seven-year-old son put on his checkered school uniform, wore his cream-colored sneakers, placed his blue sports pullover in his school bag so he would not catch cold after playing, and happily left for school. Saturdays were his favorite because he had football class, which he loved more than anything.
Today, all that remains of my son is one shoe, that blue pullover, and the sound of his laughter in the hearts of those who loved him and believed in peace.
Mr. President, can you hear the laughter of my missing little boy too?
I am a mother whose child’s whole world was a ball, a playground, and the simple dreams of living, laughing, and growing up. I do not write to you with anger.
Football is the common language of humanity. FIFA speaks of peace through football, but for me, football has become a wound that will never heal.
The mothers of Minab and I now raise our boys only in our imagination. In our dreams, they grow up, become football players like Mehdi Taremi, score goals for our country, and wear blue sports shirts with doves of peace upon them.
Mr. President, can you see those birds of peace?
In our culture, we pour water behind travelers before a journey so they return home safely. My son left for school fifty-eight days ago and never returned home because of American bombs and war!
Today, the mothers of Iran send their national football players into the world with the hope that this time, their sons will return safely.
Mr. President, you may choose who receives football’s peace awards and who plays on the world stage, but you cannot change the meaning of “peace” for a mother.
For me, peace means a child who stays alive and walks to a football field on his own feet.
Which peace have you chosen?
Mother of Makan Nasiri,
The only missing child of the Minab School bombing, on behalf of all mothers in Minab.
This letter to FIFA president highlights the tragedy of the only missing child from the bombing. Resultantly, mothers in Iran are now raising their sons only in their imagination. Therefore, the letter serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of global apathy. In addition, it connects to the digital stadium reflections we documented earlier.
Demand Peace for the Children of Minab
We urge you to read and share the letter to FIFA president. Every share amplifies the Makan Nasiri mother message. Specifically, you can add your message of peace to our solidarity wall. Together, we ensure the world hears the laughter of the Stars of Minab.
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