Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of Qatar Stars League (QSL), received a delegation from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg at his office in the QSL headquarters in Al Bidda Tower. The delegation included Alexander Medvedev, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Maxim Pogorelov, Executive Director and Vice-President, and Kirill Lata, Advisor for International Affairs. The meeting was also attended by Dr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at QSL.

The CEO welcomed the visiting delegation to QSL, expressing his aspirations to enhance future co-operation to benefit professional football in both countries.

The meeting also discussed the possibility of exchanging expertise and aspects related to football, players and ways to develop the game. Both sides also exchanged souvenirs.