FIFA President: Holding World Cup in Azerbaijan is important milestone in women's football development

Society Materials 21 September 2012 11:46 (UTC +04:00)

Holding the World Cup in Azerbaijan is an important milestone in the development of women's football, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter said at a press conference on the opening of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Azerbaijan 2012.

Azerbaijan, Baku, Sept.21/ Trend, M. Aliyev /

FIFA President: Holding World Cup in Azerbaijan is important milestone in women's football development

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