Dominican Republic becomes the epicenter of world football with the visit of Gianni Infantino and Víctor Montagliani
The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, officially welcomed the top authorities of international football to Punta Cana: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani. Both leaders arrived in the country to participate in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) assembly, an event that brings together leaders from the various associations in the region.
The reception schedule took place at the Punta Cana International Airport, where Montagliani was welcomed during the afternoon, followed by Infantino’s arrival in the evening. In these efforts, Minister Cruz was supported by a high-level delegation, including the president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Garibaldi Bautista; the head of Centro Caribe Sports, Luis Mejía Oviedo; Vice Minister Karilyn Chabebe; the senator for La Altagracia, Rafael Barón Duluc Rijo (Cholitín), and the National Football Commissioner, Benny Metz.
Support for local football development
During his stay, Gianni Infantino maintained direct communication with the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, who extended a warm welcome to him. In said dialogue, the top representative of FIFA expressed his firm willingness to collaborate with the Dominican State to boost the growth and professionalization of soccer in the country.
For the Dominican Republic, it is a source of pride to welcome FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani, and all the leaders who are part of the Caribbean Football Union. Their presence in our country reaffirms the importance that the Dominican Republic has achieved on the international sports stage and, particularly, in the development and strengthening of football in our region.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
A strategic meeting for the Caribbean
The CFU membership meeting represents a milestone for regional sport, as it brings together the key figures who define the present and future of Caribbean football. With events of this nature, the Dominican Government reaffirms its commitment to positioning the country as a strategic venue for major sporting gatherings, boosting the international projection of its athletes and the strengthening of local football structures.
