World football chief visits jaffna, calls on President Rajapaksa

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The President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Joseph S. Blatter yesterday called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees and the duo discussed ways in which Sri Lanka can create more enthusiasm for the sport of football among youth. Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka Ranjith Rodrigo and several other officials were also present - Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana

FIFA Chief Joseph S. Blatter yesterday visited Jaffna to open the Jaffna Football Training Facility which the Football Federation of Sri Lanka described as a testament to national reconciliation. Here Blatter is seen with Sports Minister Mahindanada Aluthgamage, Northern Province Chief Minister Justice Wigneswaran along with FFSL President Ranjith Rodrigo and German Ambassador Dr. Jurgen Morhard at the event.