Oh Se-hoon Meets with President of Spanish Royal Football Federation

Discussion on Strengthening Football Cultural Exchange and Cooperation

On the 2nd, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), at his office to discuss strengthening football cultural exchange and cooperation between Seoul and Spain.

For the purpose of football culture and business exchange between Korea and Spain, Luis Rubiales, who visited Korea for the first time, held a meeting with the Seoul Mayor as his first schedule.

Mayor Oh expressed interest in the active activities of Luis Rubiales, a former football player, and expressed hope that cooperative projects such as football cultural exchange and youth player development between Seoul and Spain could be realized in the future.

In response, Luis Rubiales stated that he hopes to have exchanges not only in football culture between Seoul and Spain but also in various fields such as major sports events like El Cl?sico, and friendly matches between cities.

Luis Rubiales urged for great interest in Spain, which is bidding to host the 2030 World Cup. Mayor Oh responded positively and asked Luis Rubiales to play a significant role in the exchange between Seoul and Spain.

Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, “There are many football fans in Korea, so if major sports events such as friendly matches with world-famous teams can be held, football fans would be very pleased,” and added, “If the Royal Spanish Football Federation proposes various good opportunities and if it is something that citizens would enjoy, we will do our best to support it.” He showed his willingness to cooperate.

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