FIFA President Gianni SPOTTED with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali at the Qatar Grand Prix

Saudi Arabia to potentially host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni SPOTTED with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali at the Qatar Grand Prix

Gianni Infantino and Stefano Domenicali. (Source: BBC)

At the Qatar Grand Prix, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali were seen shaking hands. It marked a coming together of two well-known sports organizations as well. As the upgraded Qatar Grand Prix, featuring cutting-edge technology, drew widespread attention, it attracted celebrities, athletes, and notable figures, injecting fresh excitement.

Meanwhile, beyond the races and technologies, Qatar GP also became a gathering place for influential people from various fields. Further increasing its impact on the sports world. The presence of FIFA and F1 leaders at this event highlights the universal appeal and significance of sports.

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Gianni Infantino has been at the helm of FIFA since 2016. Over the year he has played major roles and has made crucial decisions for football events all around the globe. Infantino is known for his game-changing decisions. Infantino’s only goal is to make the beautiful game of football more diversified, making it reach as far as possible with more countries involved.

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Similarly, former Ferrari team principal,  Stefano Domenicali has worked his way up to the CEO of F1. The motorsport is one of the most popular and expensive sports in the whole world. Stefano has been the CEO since 2021, taking over the reins from Chase Carey. Since his joining, his main concern has been all about the promotion of the high-profile and expensive sport.

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Saudi Arabia to potentially host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia is potentially to be one of the most favorable options for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The significant speculation comes around after finalizing the 2030 FIFA World Cup hosting nations. It has been reported that, since 2030 was out of reach for Saudi, they have put in a bid for the 2034 World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the Qatar Grand Prix.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the Qatar Grand Prix. (Via Ben Sulayem’s X account)

Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the prestigious FIFA event has also been supported by start footballers like Karim Benzema and Jordan Henderson. Even former Liverpool legend and current Al-Ettifaq Club manager, Steven Gerrard posted an image of Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium with the caption- “Incredible to think that 11-year journey to a home FIFA World Cup might have already started for some of my players. #saudi2034.”

Recently, Saudi Arabian clubs have witnessed a surge of European footballers joining their clubs. The football community strongly believes that the globalization of football out of Europe has been fully influenced by the living legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

As the bidding process unfolds, the fans enthusiastically await more updates on the situation as Saudi Arabia’s involvement would mark a significant step in the history of football.

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