Gianni Infantino highlights the growth of football in the Dominican Republic during his official visit
The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, carried out a work agenda in the Dominican Republic, where he closely evaluated the remarkable progress that local soccer has experienced. During his stay in Punta Cana, the top leader of world soccer reaffirmed the commitment of the organization he presides over to continue promoting the development of the sport in the Caribbean nation.
Upon his arrival in the country, Infantino was received by the main authorities of the sports sector, highlighting a key meeting with the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz. This exchange allowed for an analysis of the roadmap to strengthen the discipline from its formative levels to the professional sphere.
It is a great honor to welcome Gianni Infantino to the Dominican Republic, a country that is advancing by leaps and bounds. Football fever is already being felt in our schools and colleges. His presence here positions us strongly on the world football map.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
Recognition of talent and World Cup aspirations
During his speech, the FIFA president did not spare praise for the performance of the Dominican national teams, especially in the youth categories, where the country has begun to stand out in international competitions. Infantino stressed that the success of Dominican soccer is the result of a joint effort that combines discipline, infrastructure, and an undeniable passion.
The international leader emphasized the following key points regarding the future of soccer in the country:
- Recognition of the significant progress made in recent years.
- The importance of continuing to cultivate local talent to reach qualifications in future World Cups.
- FIFA’s institutional support for infrastructure and sports massification projects.
At the conclusion of his visit, Infantino expressed his confidence in the Dominican potential, highlighting that the country has the heart and talent necessary to establish itself as a benchmark in the region. The world football leader extended his best wishes to the local authorities, urging them to maintain the pace of work to transform current projects into realities that benefit the entire national sports community.
