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AFFA clarifies attitude of UEFA to organization of Azeri-Armenian matches in neutral country

Society Materials 17 February 2006 14:24 (UTC +04:00)

AFFA spread statement in regard to holding of the selection matches of the World Championship- 2006 between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The document says that the refusal from holding of the matches in the neutral territory by UEFA is not true. Lars-Kriter Olsson, the Secretary General, noted in the letter that the host of the football field was due to ensure safety of the match and the match itself was due to meet the principles of Fair play. The place of match is unknown, UEFA will make decision on this issue 16 days before the single combat, the message underlined.

It should be mentioned that earlier some media reported that UEFA declined the request of Azerbaijan on holding of the matches on the neutral field referring to the press service of the Armenian Football Federation

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