Dubai Sports Conference set for December 27 and 28

The 7th Dubai International Sports Conference dates organised by the Dubai Sports Council has been set for December 27 and 28.

“After much deliberation the committee has decided to host this important event on December 27 and 28 this year,” Mohammed Al Kamali Head of the organising committee, told media on Monday.

This annual event, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, is known worldwide in the sporting arena for drawing the footballers and sporting officials to enhance the build-up of professionalism in the UAE and the entire region.

UEFA President and former French star Michel Platini was confirmed during the course of the Globe Soccer press conference presided over by Dr. Ayesha Al Busmait and Dr Sharif, Vice Chairperson of the organising committee and Conference Director.

This announcement was attended by former England manager Fabio Capello, Italy’s former World Cup captain Fabio Cannavaro, who is now with Al Ahli Club; Abedi Pele, the former skipper of the Ghana national team and former chairman and owner of Torino FC and AS Lazio, Gianmarco Calleri.

“At the Dubai Sports Council we have always endeavoured to bring to Dubai to sustain our name as the sporting capital of the Middle East. This edition is not going to be any different as we have the legendary Michel Platini confirmed to attend. It is such events that can help set the tone of professionalism in the UAE and the region,” said Al Kamali.

“So far, we have played host to some of the best sporting names in football during the course of the last six editions of this conference and this year is going to be no different as we continue playing our role in portraying football as the industry it has grown to be,” he added.

Last year, Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was a huge attraction at the conference while joining other important personalities such as Fabio Capello and Barcelona President Sandro Rosell in discussing various topics under the conference title ‘Football Companies – Current and Future Trends’.

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