Gianni Infantino highlights the meteoric rise of Dominican football during his visit to the country
FIFA President Gianni Infantino fulfilled an official agenda in the Dominican Republic, where he reaffirmed the international organization’s commitment to the strengthening and expansion of football in the national territory. During his stay in Punta Cana, the head of world football recognized the sustained progress that the discipline has exhibited in recent years.
Upon his arrival, Infantino was received by the main sports authorities, highlighting a strategic meeting with the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz. This approach served to coordinate efforts to raise the country’s competitive level on the international stage.
It is a great honor to welcome Gianni Infantino to the Dominican Republic, a country that is advancing by leaps and bounds. The football fever is already being felt in schools and colleges. His presence here puts us on the world map of this sport.
Kelvin Cruz, Minister of Sports
A promising future with a Dominican stamp
During his statements, the FIFA president emphasized the remarkable performance of the youth categories, which have managed to stand out in youth competitions. Infantino was optimistic regarding the qualification of the national teams for future World Cups, underlining that the country has the necessary elements to achieve that goal.
Among the key points highlighted by the FIFA leader are:
- The constant growth of infrastructure and the training base in schools.
- The recent success of youth national teams in international tournaments.
- The human talent and passion that characterizes Dominican athletes.
For me, the Dominican Republic is taking giant steps in the beautiful game. We have seen their national teams shine and we hope to see them in a World Cup soon. We are going to work together, we know there is talent and, above all, a lot of heart in this country.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President
Infantino’s visit concluded with a message of encouragement to local authorities, reiterating FIFA’s support for development projects that seek to consolidate soccer as one of the fastest-growing sports in the Dominican Republic.
