Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Monday.
The two discussed joint cooperation and how best to tackle the challenges to football brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
They also talked about the game's role in consolidating the values of tolerance and cooperation, as football is a language of peace, love and global communication.
Sheikh Mohamed and Infantino reviewed the most important challenges and difficulties faced by the continuity of regional and international sports competitions and tournaments during 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Infantino lauded the UAE's keenness to host the most prominent international sports forums and platforms that bring together sports stars, fans and stakeholders from different countries to discuss ways to develop the sport in all its aspects.
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The President of the Dubai International Marine Club, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid, left, meets with Fifa President Gianni Infantino in Dubai. The UAE Football Association said Saturday it would sign a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli Football Association in Dubai. The move comes after Israel established ties with the United Arab Emirates, signing an accord along with Bahrain in Washington in September. AFP -
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Fifa President Gianni Infantino in Dubai. AFP -
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Fifa President Gianni Infantino in Dubai. AFP -
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid, right, and Fifa President Gianni Infantino in Dubai. AFP -
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during a meeting in Dubai. AFP -
Israeli Football Association (IFA) president Oren Hasson, second left, receives a gift from UAE Football Association President Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid, during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two associations in Dubai. AFP -
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the signing ceremony. AFP -
UAE Football Association (UAEFA) president Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid. AFP -
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the signing ceremony. AFP -
UAE Football Association president Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid. AFP -
Israeli Football Association (IFA) president Oren Hasson and UAE Football Association (UAEFA) president Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid shake hands. AFP -
Israeli Football Association (IFA) president Oren Hasson, left, Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and UAE Football Association (UAEFA) president Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid. AFP -
Emiratis chat ahead of a ceremony for the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the UAE and the Israeli football associations in Dubai. AFP
The head of world football's governing body was recently a guest at the Dubai International Sports Conference, alongside the likes of superstar players Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, and was a witness to the FA signing an historical agreement with its Israeli counterpart to boost closer ties between the two associations last month.
The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAE Football Association, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, Member of the Executive Council, and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi.
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Cristiano Ronaldo voted Player of the Century at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards
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Cristiano Ronaldo after being voted Player of the Century at the 2020 Dubai Globe Soccer Awards at Burj Khalifa. Globe Soccer -
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Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, presents Robert Lewandowski with the Player of the Year award. Globe Soccer -
Robert Lewandowski accepts the Player of the Year award at Burj Khalifa. Globe Soccer -
Robert Lewandowski accepts the Player of the Year award at Burj Khalifa. Globe Soccer -
The award winners at Burj Khalifa. Globe Soccer -
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas with his Player Career Award alongside Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Globe Soccer -
Robert Lewandowski accepts the Player of the Year award at Burj Khalifa. Globe Soccer -
Gianni Infantino and Cristiano Ronaldo. Globe Soccer -
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique with his Player Career Award alongside Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Globe Soccer -
Bayern Munich attacker Robert Lewandowski with his Player of the Year award alongside Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Globe Soccer -
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. Globe Soccer -
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is presented with his Player Career Award by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid. Globe Soccer -
Cristiano Ronaldo at the Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards held at the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa. EPA -
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at the Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards held at the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at the Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards held at the Armani Hotel atBurj Khalifa. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at the Dubai International Sports Conference and Dubai Globe Soccer Awards held at the Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Barcelona player Gerard Pique at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Fifa president Gianni Infantino arrives at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Retired Egyptian footballer Mahmoud El-Khatib, President of Egypt's al-Ahly Sporting Club arrives at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards held at the Armani hotel at the Burj Khalifa. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Fifa president Gianni Infantino arrives at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards at Burj Khalifa. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Barcelona player Gerard Pique at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Barcelona player Gerard Pique at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. Antonie Robertson / The National -
British boxer Amir Khan. Getty -
Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Getty -
Cristiano Ronaldo embraces Player of the Year award winner Robert Lewandowski. Reuters -
Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Reuters -
Left to right: Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo. EPA
