FFF: the Federation signs an agreement with the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA)

"The French Football Federation is opening a new chapter in its international policy with the signing of an agreement which concerns a cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) in Dubai on 31/01/2019," announced the French Football Federation on 31/01/2019.

"Signed by Laura Georges, secretary general of the FFF, and Mohammed Hazzam Al Dhaheri, secretary general of UAEFA, the agreement formalises collaboration between the FFF and the United Arab Emirates Football Association in areas such as youth training, club development, marketing, officiating... This agreement is the first step towards a collaboration that will help develop football in the United Arab Emirates," said the FFF.

"Laura Georges was also welcomed by Saeed Mohammed Hareb, secretary general of the Dubai Sport Council (DSC), the organisation responsible for the development of sport in Dubai. Objective: to strengthen the links that have existed since 2016 between the FFF and the DSC in the field of youth training. In particular, the two organisations wish to collaborate on the…