World Football Summit kicks off in Saudi Arabia

The World Football Summit (WFS) officially began in Saudi Arabia today, bringing together key stakeholders from the global football community.

At the opening ceremony, attended by representatives from major football organisations such as FIFA and UEFA, along with senior executives, players and technical staff, the summit’s co-founder and Managing Director, Jan Alessie, outlined the event’s overarching goal.

“Our mission is to unite the football industry,” Alessie said, emphasising the summit’s role as a platform for fostering collaboration and innovation across all facets of the sport.

OPENING CEREMONY 🚀

WFS Asia 24 has officially started.
Join us, enjoy, and learn from the top leaders of the football industry!#WFSAsia 24 #FootballIndustry pic.twitter.com/jWYXSrFfJy

— World Football Summit (@WFSummit) December 2, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Sport, Bader Alkadi, underscored the critical role of sports in his country’s development during his speech at the summit.

Highlighting Saudi Arabia’s substantial investments in the sports sector, Alkadi said: “As a nation, we live happier, longer, and more active lives thanks to sports. We connect the world through sports.”

He asserted that the investment in sports is intended to improve the quality of life for Saudis.

The event serves as a forum for discussions about football’s future, with a focus on sustainability, technological advancements and global development.

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