International football conference converges in Hong Kong, driving forward with Asia's growth strategy
In September 2025, Hong Kong played host to the World Football Summit (WFS) for its Asia expansion. The event, organised by the World Football Summit and ASIA PARTNERS IFBD Limited, with the support of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA), FIFA, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), brought together investors, innovators, and passionate fans, including football legends such as Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, and Davor Ε uker.
The WFS served as a powerful declaration of Hong Kong's global standing in sports, culture, and business. Filipe Gonçalves from ASIA PARTNERS IFBD Limited stated that the event actively builds a lasting legacy that harnesses the unique power of football to unite communities and unlock global opportunities in Asia.
Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), highlighted that Hong Kong demonstrates its increasing influence on the global sports scene. The event reinforces Hong Kong's status as a world-class destination for major sports events.
During their visit, WFS VIPs and football legends were treated to Hong Kong's iconic skyline and traditional dim sum experiences. Rio Ferdinand, a former England and Manchester United captain, praised the city's cuisine, particularly traditional dim sum. However, the announcement does not provide the names of the football legends who were guided by the HKTB during the event.
The WFS shared future-shaping insights on international expansion, Asia's growing influence in the global game, youth development, digital transformation, investment, technology, AI, sustainability, and community impact. The announcement does not offer new information about these topics.
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