The objective of the cooperation protocol is to establish a framework for cooperation between the three associations, highlighting the common heritage on a footballing, cultural and human level, and also to unite the efforts of professionals in order to support the major initiatives linked to the joint organization of the 2030 World Cup.
This protocol also intends to strengthen relations between sports journalists from the three nations, by promoting the sharing of professional experiences and ensuring the lasting legacy that this collective organization of the World Cup will leave.
This initiative also demonstrates the conviction shared by the three associations that the media represent an essential lever to guarantee the success of major sporting events. It thus reflects their awareness of the key role that sports media can play in the preparation of the World Cup, a unique edition in the history of this global competition co-organized by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
The president of the AMPS, Badreddine El Idrissi, underlined in this sense that the signing of the protocol marks “a strong moment” where the three associations come together to create a common structure, aimed at supporting the efforts of the organizing countries to offer an exceptional World Cup, noting that the media play a key role in the success of major sporting events and in transmitting their legacy.
He added that the protocol also aims to create a common front to defend the interests of sports journalists, to establish a platform for the exchange of expertise, to support young journalists, to promote training, and to encourage the sharing of experiences between the three countries, emphasizing also that the choice of Tangier to host this ceremony was motivated by the symbolism of the city, a true cultural crossroads and space for exchanges between these nations.
For his part, the vice-president of the Spanish Sports Press Association, Jesus Alvarez, indicated that the main objective of the protocol is to capitalize on the media experience specific to each of the three countries, noting that it aims to create a framework to accompany and support the world’s sports journalists in covering the events of the 2030 World Cup, while also seeking to harmonize media efforts to follow all stages of preparations for the World Cup.
The president of the Portuguese Sports Press Association, Manuel Queiroz, for his part, declared that this protocol will strengthen the efforts of journalists in their coverage of the 2030 World Cup, both through coverage and comments. on the matches, the transmission of the atmosphere of the tournament, as well as the parallel activities aimed at highlighting the culture of each country.
And added: “we aspire to make the World Cup a means of bringing the three nations closer together. This edition will be unique and remarkable, because although the organizing countries have different cultures, they share a common humanity.”
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