LEBANON (Enmaeya News) - November 28, 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to build a fully-funded football stadium in Lebanon, following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun.
Infantino, who recently obtained Lebanese citizenship, described the meeting as a personal and professional milestone. “I was honored to meet President Joseph Aoun. I love Lebanon; half of me is Lebanese,” Infantino told MTV.
He announced plans to build a new stadium that meets international standards, which will be offered to Lebanon and the Lebanese Football Association (LFA).
Lebanese Football Association President Hachem Haidar, who accompanied Infantino during the meeting, praised the initiative and thanked President Aoun for supporting the project.
The proposed stadium is expected to provide Lebanon with a facility that meets international football standards, addressing longstanding gaps in the country’s sporting infrastructure.
