Abinader receives Gianni Infantino and strengthens alliance with FIFA in the DR

Gianni Infantino arrives in the Dominican Republic to boost the development of football

The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, arrived this Friday in Dominican territory on a strategic visit aimed at strengthening national soccer. The top leader of world soccer was received at the Punta Cana Airport by the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, together with a delegation of sports authorities from the country.

During the meeting at the airport terminal, Infantino was accompanied by the president of the Dominican Football Federation, the president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Luisín Mejía, and the national football commissioner, who coordinated the key points of his agenda in the nation.

Dialogue with President Luis Abinader

One of the highlights of the day was the telephone conversation that Infantino held with the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, who extended a warm welcome to the FIFA executive. The Dominican leader reaffirmed the State’s interest in strengthening ties with the international organization and collaborating on initiatives that benefit sports growth.

I already feel it as my country. You had told me that when we met and about coming and that I immediately felt like I was in my country and it is, the truth is it is like that, it is like that, it is like that. Thank you, thank you.

For his part, President Abinader expressed the government’s full willingness to work hand-in-hand with FIFA on infrastructure projects, talent development, and the popularization of soccer throughout the Dominican territory.

Commitment to Dominican soccer

Gianni Infantino’s visit reaffirms FIFA’s commitment to the progress of the Dominican Football Federation. The international leader emphasized that the world governing body is fully prepared to collaborate with local authorities to raise the standards of the sport on the island.

• Promotion of sports infrastructure projects.
• Training programs for coaches and players.
• Massification of soccer in the different provinces.
• Strengthening of institutional ties with FIFA.

With this visit, it is expected that Dominican soccer will receive a new boost that will allow for its sustained growth at a regional and professional level, taking advantage of the openness and support of government authorities.