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FIFA President congratulated Al Ain Club on qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States and said they would see them there…reports Asian Lite News

Gianni Infantino, President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), congratulated Al Ain Club on winning the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League title and qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Al Ain succeeded in achieving its second continental title after 21 years since its first, by defeating Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos 5-1 in the second leg of the final yesterday, Saturday. This secured the title with an aggregate score of 6-3, after losing the first leg 1-2.

Infantino posted a video welcoming the new entrant to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to be hosted by the United States next year.

He congratulated Al Ain Club on qualifying for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States and said they would see them there.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature 32 teams from various continents, representing the strongest regional clubs, and it will be held in the United States in June 2025.

Mewanwhile,  Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and First Vice-President of FIFA, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Al Ain Club’s winning AFC Champions League title 2024.

Shaikh Salman affirmed that Al Ain Club’s great achievement is a result of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s generous patronage of sports in the UAE in general, and for Al Ain Club in particular.

He also congratulated H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, First Vice President of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, First Vice President of the Honorary Council and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Club; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, National Security Adviser, Second Vice President of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, and Second Vice President of the Honorary Council, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), lauding the association’s concrete cooperation in the success of the final match.

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The discussions also covered FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai and the factors contributing to the tournament’s success…reports Asian Lite News

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), who is visiting the country to attend the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournament, taking place in Dubai.

The meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, discussed the cooperative relationship between the UAE and FIFA, especially in organising global sports tournaments and ways to support and enhance this cooperation moving forward.

The discussions also covered FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai and the factors contributing to the tournament’s success, particularly in terms of infrastructure and organisation, alongside the collaboration between the relevant local entities and FIFA.

His Highness underscored the UAE’s commitment to sports as a pivotal element of its vision for comprehensive and sustainable development. He highlighted how global sports events play a crucial role in building bridges and fostering mutual understanding worldwide, especially among youth, enriching their values and promoting a competitive spirit.

Mr. Infantino expressed his appreciation for the strong cooperation and coordination between the UAE and FIFA, and commended the country’s advanced sports infrastructure, which positions it as a prime location for hosting major international sporting events.

The Majlis was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court.

The event was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA); Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Supreme Local Organising Committee for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup; Mohammed Abdullah Hazzam Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA) and CEO of the Beach Soccer World Cup Local Organising Committee; and a number of sheikhs, officials, guests and citizens.

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