FIFA President inspects football infrastructure projects in Georgia visit
The FIFA President also noted the governing body was being introduced to Georgia’s application and its potential to co-host the Under-20 World Cup, while also pointing out the UEFA Under-21 European Championship held last year in the country had attracted large crowds and would have a positive impact on the country’s bid to host future international tournaments. Photo: 1tv.ge
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Gianni Infantino, the President of the International Association Football Federation, and high-ranking FIFA officials visiting the country on Wednesday inspected ongoing football infrastructure projects co-financed by a FIFA programme.
Involving Youri Djorkaeff, FIFA official and former French footballer, the group visited Avaza Football School in Dighomi district in capital Tbilisi, where the Federation’s Football Centre is under construction with FIFA’s financial support, and Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in the cityi.
In his comments to the media, Infantino praised the GFF for its progress in developing football infrastructure and implementing various projects, including the reconstruction works of the Stadium, which he described as a “really good arena”.
The FIFA President also noted the governing body was being introduced to Georgia’s application and its potential to co-host the Under-20 World Cup, while also pointing out the UEFA Under-21 European Championship held last year in the country had attracted large crowds and would have a positive impact on the country’s bid to host future international tournaments.