FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held discussions with a Sri Lankan delegation led by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage on strengthening football infrastructure and supporting the development of the sport in Sri Lanka.
The delegation included Football Federation of Sri Lanka President Jaswar Umar, National Sports Council Chairman Priyantha Ekanayake and High Performance Centre lead Prasanna Jayalath.
In a social media post, Infantino described the meeting as constructive, saying discussions focused on supporting infrastructure projects and strengthening cooperation between FIFA, the Sri Lankan government and the Football Federation of Sri Lanka.
“We spoke about supporting infrastructure projects and collaborating with the government and the Football Federation of Sri Lanka on development initiatives,” Infantino said.
He expressed enthusiasm about working with Sri Lanka to create more opportunities for aspiring footballers.
“I am excited to work in partnership to ensure the passion for football, talent and potential in this beautiful island nation find the right opportunities and pathways,” he added.
Infantino also highlighted the importance of youth football development, referring to the ongoing FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival as an opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities and gain international experience.
He said such events would help children develop their skills while experiencing the pride of representing their country on a global stage. (Newswire)