FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the match between Sabah and Qarabag in the ninth round of the Azerbaijan Premier League.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the head of world football's governing body shared his impressions of the encounter on his personal Instagram account, praising the atmosphere at Sabah Arena in Mardakan.
"What a brilliant showcase of Azerbaijani football in Baku today as Sabah FC and Qarabag FK shared the points in a fiercely contested match," Infantino wrote.
The FIFA president also expressed his pleasure at attending the match alongside several prominent football officials and Azerbaijani representatives.
He was joined by Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov, AFFA President Rovshan Najaf, FIFA Council member and Djibouti Football Federation President Souleiman Hassan Waberi, FIFA Council members Johanna Wood and Rodolfo Villalobos, and Sabah President Maqsud Adigozalzade, among others.
"Thank you to both clubs and all the fans for creating such a fantastic atmosphere. This once again proves that football brings people together and gives them joy," Infantino added.
The match, held at Sabah Arena in Mardakan, ended in a goalless draw.
Infantino is currently visiting Azerbaijan in connection with the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Football Festival, taking place in Baku from October 24 to 30.
