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WELCOME TO UAE
BRICS International Football Alliance Member
Emirados Árabes Unidos – A key member of the BRICS International Football Alliance, serving as the headquarters for BIFA and playing a crucial role in developing diplomacia esportiva e intercâmbio cultural entre nações.
Emirados Árabes Unidos
Football Powerhouse of the Middle East
The UAE is not just a land of oil and skyscrapers, but a dynamically developing football center of the region, playing a key role in the BRICS International Football Alliance. With BIFA headquarters in Dubai, the UAE serves as a bridge between East and West in the world of football, uniting 3.1 billion people through the beautiful game.
BIFA Leadership
Mr. Salim Humaid Almazaini
Founder & President of BIFA
A dynamic personality behind the founding of BIFA in 2024. Since May 2000, Mr. Almazaini has been heading Equity International General Trading, attracting significant investments in various industries and facilitating the entry of major international construction firms into the UAE market. His strategic insight has facilitated the establishment of valuable relationships with global investors and made a significant contribution to the creation of the BRICS International Football Alliance.
National Team
The UAE national team made its debut on March 17, 1972, against Qatar, winning 1-0. Throughout its history, the team has achieved significant success on the international stage.
- FIFA World Cup 1990
- AFC Asian Cup Runner-up 1996
- Arabian Gulf Cup Winner 2007, 2013
- AFC Asian Cup 3rd Place 2015
ADNOC Pro League
The UAE’s top division, founded in 1973, is one of the strongest leagues in the region. 14 clubs compete for the title, with Al Ain holding the record with 14 championships.
The league attracts talented players from around the world thanks to its liberal foreign player registration policy, allowing unlimited signings with five permitted in matchday squads.
Role in BIFA
As the host country of BIFA headquarters, the UAE plays a central role in developing the BRICS International Football Alliance. Dubai serves as the administrative center, logistics hub, and financial center of the alliance.
The strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa makes the UAE an ideal place to unite football traditions from different continents.
Vision 2071
In accordance with UAE Vision 2071, sport is the fourth pillar of the country’s development. The UAE is investing billions in new stadiums, academies, and technologies.
Two new 20,000-seat stadiums for Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl clubs will become new jewels of football infrastructure, ready to host top-level tournaments within BIFA.
World-Class Infrastructure
WELCOME TO RUSSIA
BRICS International Football Alliance Member
Federação Russa – A key member of the BRICS International Football Alliance, playing a vital role in developing diplomacia esportiva e intercâmbio cultural between member nations through the beautiful game.
Federação Russa
Football Powerhouse with Rich Heritage
Russia is not just the world’s largest country, but a football powerhouse with unique history and traditions. As the successor to the USSR national team that won the European Championship in 1960 and two Olympic gold medals, modern Russia continues to develop football at the highest level. With a population of 146 million and rich sporting traditions, Russia plays a crucial role in BRICS, uniting people from different continents and cultures through football.
National Team
The Russian national team played its first match during the Russian Empire era in 1912 at the Stockholm Olympics. As the successor to the USSR national team, Russia inherited rich football traditions and achievements.
- European Championship 1960 (USSR)
- Euro Bronze Medal 2008
- World Cup Quarter-finals 2018
- Olympic Gold 1956, 1988 (USSR)
Russian Premier League
Founded in 2001, the RPL is one of the strongest leagues in Eastern Europe. 16 clubs compete in a spring-autumn system with a winter break. The league has produced numerous talented players and continues to develop modern infrastructure.
Record champions include Zenit (10 titles), with clubs like Spartak, Lokomotiv, and CSKA being permanent fixtures. The league’s top scorer is Artem Dzyuba with 163 goals.
Role in BIFA
Russia is one of the founding members of BRICS and actively develops the concept of sports diplomacy. In 2024, Kazan hosted the massive BRICS Sports Games with over 3,000 athletes from 90 countries.
Russia sees BIFA as a tool for strengthening friendly ties between BRICS nations through football, creating alternative international tournaments, and promoting principles of equality and mutual respect in sports.
World-Class Infrastructure
For the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia built and renovated 12 modern stadiums in 11 cities, creating one of the world’s best football infrastructures. These venues are ready to host matches of any level within BIFA tournaments.
From the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow to the state-of-the-art Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia offers world-class facilities that meet the highest international standards.
World-Class Stadiums
WELCOME TO CHINA
BRICS International Football Alliance Member
People’s Republic of China – A founding member of BRICS and key participant in the International Football Alliance, utilizing football as a platform for intercâmbio cultural e international cooperation with the world’s largest population.
People’s Republic of China
Rising Force in World Football
With a population of 1.4 billion and a rapidly developing football infrastructure, China represents enormous potential in the world of football. Having invested billions in developing the sport, China aims to become a football powerhouse while using the sport as a bridge for international cooperation within BRICS. The Chinese Super League has attracted world-class talent and continues to raise the profile of football across Asia.
National Team
The Chinese national team made its international debut in 1913 at the Far Eastern Championship Games. After joining FIFA in 1931, China has been working to develop into a competitive force in Asian football.
- FIFA World Cup 2002
- AFC Asian Cup Runner-up 1984, 2004
- EAFF East Asian Cup 2005, 2010
- Asian Games Gold 1994
Chinese Super League
Founded in 2004, the CSL has become one of Asia’s most prominent leagues. With 16 teams competing, the league attracted global superstars during its peak investment period and continues to develop domestic talent.
Shanghai Port are the current champions, while Guangzhou FC holds the record with 8 titles. The league has been instrumental in raising football’s profile in China and across Asia.
Role in BIFA
As a founding member of BRICS, China sees football as a crucial tool for soft power and international cooperation. The country has hosted BRICS Sports Games and continues to invest in football development programs.
China’s vision for BIFA includes creating new international tournaments, developing youth football exchanges, and using the sport to strengthen ties with BRICS nations while showcasing its modern infrastructure.
Football Development Plan
China’s ambitious football reform plan aims to have 50 million people playing football by 2025, with 50,000 football schools nationwide. The country is building thousands of new pitches and training facilities.
With plans to host major international tournaments and continued investment in infrastructure, China is positioning itself as a future football hub within BRICS and globally.
Modern Football Infrastructure
