Match Day against Hunger was born out of an agreement signed in 2008 between FAO and the Association of European Professional Football Leagues.

“比赛日反饥饿”活动源自粮农组织与欧洲职业足球协会联盟2008年签署的一项协议。

youdao

The ceremony was attended by Ministers of Sport from Austria, Italy, Spain and representatives from seven Members of the European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL).

出席仪式的还有奥地利、意大利、西班牙的体育部长及欧洲职业足球联盟七个成员的代表。

youdao

"The real problem with spectator numbers and media reach is that the European leagues are the leading football propositions in the region, " said Jamie Cunningham, chief executive of Professional Sports Group.

WSJ: Saudi Arabia Seeks to Upgrade Domestic Professional Soccer