'Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel': FIFA President pays tribute to Michael Robinson

"We hope that these memories and our words of support may help bring some peace and solace at this difficult time.”

In another measure of Michael Robinson’s standing in the world game, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to the former Ireland international who died on Tuesday at the age of 61.

The warm tribute came in the form of a letter to FAI President Gerry McAnaney in which Infantino expressed his sadness at the loss of a man who was a much-loved broadcaster in Spain after he finished his playing career.