Ulaanbaatar, November 13, 2024 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia Nomin Chinbat, Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona, arrived in Mongolia on November 12, 2024. FC Barcelona, a renowned professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain, holds a 124-year history, 27 La Liga titles, five Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League trophies, and five Super Cup titles.
Minister Nomin Chinbat and President of FC Barcelona Joan Laporta held an official meeting to discuss joint efforts between FC Barcelona’s experts and the Mongolian Football Federation to foster the activities of the “Official FC Barcelona Soccer Academy of Mongolia,” refine the skills of young football players, and introduce training methods in Mongolia.
Moreover, in order to advance future cooperation, the two sides discussed the possibility of promoting Mongolia globally by collaborating with FC Barcelona under the National Brand “Go Mongolia.”