H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed meets FIFA President

Dubai Media Office

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council met FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his two-day official visit to the UAE.

Various steps were discussed to strengthen the relationship between the Dubai Sports Council and FIFA during the meeting.  Sheikh Mansoor lauded the efforts of FIFA in developing football and its role in empowering people.

 He also invited the FIFA President to speak at the Dubai International Sports Conference on December 27 to be held at Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa.

Speaking at the occasion, Gianni Infantino said that Dubai Sports Council has been making exceptional efforts for the development of football within the country and world over.

Infantino has been a regular guest at the Dubai International Sports Conference which brings football’s top stakeholders together since 2006.

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