RIYADH: The World Football Summit (WFS) kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Monday, gathering major stakeholders from the global football community, including Fifa, UEFA, players, executives and technical staff.
According to Anadolu Agency (AA), the Co-founder and managing director of the summit Jan Alessie, said the event aims to unite the football industry by fostering collaboration and innovation.
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Sport, Bader Alkadi, highlighted the nation’s significant investments in sports, saying, “We live happier, longer and more active lives thanks to sports. We connect the world through sports.”
The two-day summit features discussions with leading figures from the football industry, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s growing role in the global sports landscape. – BERNAMA-AA
