On the Sidelines of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar

Amid the excitement of the tournament, an inspiring and memorable meeting took place between Houman Montazeri, a young and visionary football coach from Germany, and Arsène Wenger, one of the most accomplished and influential figures in the history of world football.

Mr. Wenger, who currently serves as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, plays a key role in shaping coaching standards, nurturing young talents, and establishing football academies across FIFA’s member nations.

This meeting underscored the importance of connecting visionary young coaches with legendary figures in world football to exchange knowledge, inspire innovation, and strengthen global football development.