Ligue 1: Faisal Khalaf appointed Head of International Development at Evian-Thonon-Gaillard

Faisal Khalaf has been appointed Head of International Development at Evian-Thonon-Gaillard (French Ligue 1), said Patrick Trotignon, president of the club, on the 18/10/2013. Hired by Optimum Sports, a subsidiary of Evian TG responsible for marketing, the Kuwaiti's mission will be to develop the club's image abroad and specifically in the Gulf region.

"My role is to develop ETG FC internationally...It has already begun in Kuwait where several newspapers have reported on my arrival at the club", said Faisal Khalaf.

"Faisal Khalaf presented his project and I must say we were quite impressed. We gave him carte blanche to show us his talent. He has already started very strongly with his impact in the Kuwaiti press", said Patrick Trotignon on the 18/10/2013.