Lula invites FIFA president to launch the University of Sport in Brazil
During a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the president highlighted the importance of expanding international cooperation in sports
247 - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced this Sunday (26) that he invited the president of the International Federation of Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, to participate in the launch ceremony of Sports University, which will be held later this year in Brazil. The meeting took place at the headquarters of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)On Kuala Lumpurin Malaysia, during the 47th Summit of the bloc.
"I invited the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, to participate in the launch ceremony of the University of Sport in Brazil, which will take place later this year."Lula stated on his social media."
The president explained that he intends to extend the invitation to other international sports organizations with the goal of... to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge in the area.I intend to invite leaders from other international sports organizations to the event because we want to exchange experiences and knowledge in the field.", wrote.
Lula also stated that he was pleased with the FIFA official's receptiveness to the initiative.I was pleased with Infantino's enthusiasm for the university proposal and his willingness to strengthen the partnership with FIFA.”, He highlighted.
The head of state used the meeting to discuss sporting topics and celebrate the performance of Brazilian football.Obviously, we took the opportunity to talk a little about football in Brazil and Italy. This happened during a week celebrating Corinthians' sixth Libertadores title."Lula concluded."
The creation of the University of Sport is part of a An agenda to promote sports, education, and international cooperation., reinforcing Brazil's role as a global leader in the training of athletes and sports managers.
