Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, paid a courtesy call on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Friday evening at the President’s Office.
President Dr. Muizzu welcomed Infantino and expressed appreciation for his visit, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to developing football in the Maldives. He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving sporting facilities across the islands and reiterated full support for the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) and its leadership.
Infantino acknowledged the challenges faced by Maldivian football in recent years but praised the progress under the new FAM leadership. He emphasized nurturing young talent to enable the Maldives to achieve global recognition not only for its natural beauty but also for its football achievements.
The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening football in the Maldives, supporting FAM, and exploring future collaboration.
President Dr. Muizzu welcomed Infantino and expressed appreciation for his visit, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to developing football in the Maldives. He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving sporting facilities across the islands and reiterated full support for the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) and its leadership.
Infantino acknowledged the challenges faced by Maldivian football in recent years but praised the progress under the new FAM leadership. He emphasized nurturing young talent to enable the Maldives to achieve global recognition not only for its natural beauty but also for its football achievements.
The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening football in the Maldives, supporting FAM, and exploring future collaboration.