Top leader To Lam hosts FIFA President

To spoke highly of FIFA's leadership in the development of world football, as well as the organization's practical support for Vietnamese football over the years.

Football is hugely popular among the Vietnamese people, with a strong ability to inspire, connect and strengthen community solidarity, noted the top Vietnamese leader.

He briefed about the nation's plans to prioritize investment in school football infrastructure, ensuring that schools have standard playing fields and facilities for students' physical training.

Viet Nam also plans to establish youth football talent development centers and develop a system of large-scale, modern stadiums meeting international standards, said To.

He urged FIFA to back Viet Nam's efforts to study and host FIFA-organized tournaments, initially focusing on competitions suited to the country's existing infrastructure and organizational capacity, and gradually moving toward larger-scale tournaments.

To also called on FIFA to continue assisting Viet Nam in training coaches and referees, enhancing professional and football management capabilities, developing women's football, and promoting the development of football at all levels, from school and grassroots football to professional clubs and the national team.

Expressing his delight at returning to Viet Nam, the FIFA President said he was deeply impressed by the Vietnamese people's passion for football and positive sporting spirit, describing Viet Nam as one of the countries with great potential for football development in the region.

Infantino affirmed FIFA's readiness to accompany Viet Nam, share expertise and provide maximum support in infrastructure, technical expertise and training for community and youth football.

FIFA will also support Viet Nam in improving football management and further developing its infrastructure in the coming period, stated the FIFA President./.