In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the infrastructure of Saudi football from the ground up, the Amateur Football League organized a significant meeting entitled “A Partnership Building the Future .” The event was held in the presence of prominent figures, including the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Mr. Yasser Al-Misehal, along with a host of Saudi football legends such as Majed Abdullah and Mohammed Noor, and with the participation of leading media figures, investors, and members of the Federation and League boards.
The general context and Vision 2030:
This meeting comes within the framework of the comprehensive transformation taking place in the Kingdom's sports sector, which is one of the fundamental pillars of Saudi Vision 2030. The vision aims to increase the percentage of people participating in sports and create a competitive and sustainable sporting environment. The Amateur League plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals by organizing the amateur football sector, which represents the largest segment of those practicing the game, and by providing a platform for discovering and developing talent from a young age.
During the meeting, the President of the Amateur League, Mr. Adel Al-Faqi, presented ambitious figures and achievements 99,000 , distributed across more than 3,100 teams throughout the Kingdom. These figures are not merely statistics, but rather an indicator of the development of a solid foundation that can supply clubs and national teams with talent in the future.
The importance of partnerships with the private sector
was the focus of the meeting, which centered on the “Partnership Building the Future” initiative. This initiative aims to build bridges of cooperation between the sports and commercial sectors. The goal is to attract investment to support amateur football, provide sponsorship for teams and tournaments, and empower young national talent. Engaging the private sector not only ensures the financial sustainability of the league but also contributes to creating economic and employment opportunities related to sports, and enhances the professionalism of managing this vital sector.
the anticipated impact on the future of Saudi football
, Mr. Yasser Al-Mishal praised the unlimited support the sports sector receives from the wise leadership, noting that the great attention from His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been the main driver of the rapid development witnessed by Saudi sports, culminating in achieving the highest rating for hosting the 2034 World Cup . Al-Mishal emphasized that the role of the Amateur League has evolved significantly, no longer limited to caring for past stars, but now focusing on developing future stars by nurturing talent starting from the age of nine, thus ensuring a continuous supply of talented players for Saudi football in the long term.
