{"id":38791,"date":"2024-12-02T15:24:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T15:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/world-football-summit-kicks-off-in-saudi-arabia"},"modified":"2024-12-02T16:16:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:16:02","slug":"world-football-summit-kicks-off-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/world-football-summit-kicks-off-in-saudi-arabia","title":{"rendered":"World Football Summit kicks off in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>The World Football Summit (WFS) officially began in Saudi Arabia on Monday, bringing together key stakeholders from the global football community.<\/p>\n<p>At the opening ceremony, attended by representatives from major football organizations such as FIFA and UEFA, along with senior executives, players, and technical staff, the summit&#8217;s co-founder and managing director, Jan Alessie, outlined the event&#8217;s overarching goal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is to unite the football industry,\u201d Alessie said, emphasizing the summit\u2019s role as a platform for fostering collaboration and innovation across all facets of the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vice Minister of Sport Bader Alkadi, underscored the critical role of sports in his country&#8217;s development during his speech at the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Saudi Arabia&#8217;s substantial investments in the sports sector, Alkadi said: &#8220;As a nation, we live happier, longer, and more active lives thanks to sports. We connect the world through sports.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He asserted that the investment in sports is intended to improve the quality of life for Saudis.<\/p>\n<p>During the summit, Turkish Super Lig side Eyupspor\u2019s head coach, Arda Turan, will participate in a panel discussion titled &#8220;Transition from Elite Football Player to Coach: Adaptation and Leadership Journey,&#8221; where he will share insights from his career shift.<\/p>\n<p>The event serves as a forum for discussions about football\u2019s future, with a focus on sustainability, technological advancements, and global development.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day summit has brought together prominent figures from the global football industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eritrea<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. 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