The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, landed this Friday on Dominican soil, marking an important milestone for national soccer. The leader was received at the Punta Cana Airport by an official delegation led by the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, along with key figures from the local sports scene.<\/p>\n\n
The delegation that welcomed Infantino was composed of the president of the Dominican Football Federation, the head of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Luis\u00edn Mej\u00eda, and the national football commissioner, who accompanied the FIFA leader during his stay at the airport terminal.<\/p>\n\n
During the meeting, a telephone communication was established with the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, who officially welcomed him to the country. In an atmosphere of cordiality, the Dominican leader reaffirmed the State’s willingness to collaborate closely with the international organization for the benefit of the beautiful game.<\/p>\n\n
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.<\/p>Gianni Infantino, FIFA President<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
For his part, the FIFA president expressed his gratitude for the hospitality received and highlighted the growth potential he observes in the nation. Infantino emphasized that the world governing body is fully prepared to collaborate with the Dominican authorities to strengthen the local football structure.<\/p>\n\n
Commitment to the future of Dominican soccer<\/h3>\n\n
The main objective of this official visit is to strengthen cooperation ties with the Dominican Football Federation. Key points on the agenda include the promotion of new infrastructure projects, technical training programs, and strategies for the massification of football throughout the national territory.<\/p>\n\n
With this approach, Alofoke Deportes highlights FIFA’s interest in consolidating the Dominican Republic as a strategic point for sports development in the region, projecting a promising future for local athletes and clubs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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