The Saudi Pro League (SPL) participated in the annual meeting of the World Leagues Forum in London. The SPL delegation was led by Chairman of the Board of Directors Eng. Abdulaziz Al Afaleq, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Abdulaziz Al Hamidi and Deputy Communications Director Abdulaziz Al Odhadhi.
The meeting saw the discussion of amendments to the organization’s regulations, approved the new management board, renewed memberships and discussed financial matters and the international football competitions calendar. Reports from the organization about domestic and international competitions were reviewed alongside recent changes to the rules of the game introduced by the relevant bodies.
The SPL delegation participated in the accompanying workshops on the development of women’s football internationally and the prospects of further developments and globalization of the game in line with the international strategies to support the growth and professionalization of women’s football.
Workshops also discussed global best practices in social responsibility which has become an important link between football and the community through impactful initiatives which have become central to the game and its role in the community.