FIFA President and Florentino Perez Dine Together at Aspire Academy
Gianni Infantino and Florentino Perez attended a gala dinner at Aspire Academy in Doha, celebrating its 20th anniversary alongside prominent football figures.
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Aspire Academy in Doha commemorated its 20th anniversary with a grand gala dinner, bringing together key figures from the football world. The event was graced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, among others.
The celebration coincided with the FIFA The Best awards ceremony, held at Aspire Academy to honor the year's top football talents. Dignitaries in attendance included Qatar's Minister of Sports and Youth, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, and various federation heads and sports personalities.
In his opening remarks, Infantino expressed gratitude towards Qatar's leadership and highlighted Aspire Academy's pivotal role in global sports development and youth empowerment. He noted, 'Aspire Academy has achieved remarkable milestones over the past two decades, nurturing talent that constitutes 70% of Qatar's national team, the two-time AFC Asian Cup champions.'
The academy, established in 2004, has been instrumental in developing athletes who have significantly contributed to Qatar's sporting successes, including triumphs in the 2019 and 2023 AFC Asian Cups. As it embarks on its third decade, Aspire Academy continues to expand its programs, aiming to further elevate sports excellence in Qatar and beyond.