Michael Platini In Armenia

[Aratta-Kingdom]

ARKA News Agency, Armenia

Aug 4 2006

 

YEREVAN, August 4. /ARKA/. Michael Platini, vice-president of the

French Football Federation, member of the executive committees of the

FIFA and UEFA, will do its utmost to promote the development of the

Armenian football, Platini stated during his meeting with Armenian

Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan.

 

The press service and public relations department of the Armenian

government reported that Platini thanked the Armenian government

for the practical support to the Armenian Football Federation, that

without its support and investments it will be very difficult to

develop the football in the country.

 

Platini pointed out that visiting in Armenia for the first time,

he is infinitely impressed with the attitude of Armenians towards

football. "When small football fields were being opened, we noticed

how much energy and love children have towards football, and how eager

they are for sports. It is promising," Platini said and mentioned

the footballers of Armenian descent who made a contribution to the

development of the French football.

 

In his turn, Margaryan pointed out that he attaches much importance to

Platini's visit, especially now, when Armenia is going to celebrate the

days of Armenia in France on a large scale. Margaryan pointed out the

big contribution of the legendary footballer to the development of the

Armenian football, particularly his assistance with the implementation

of useful initiatives for the Armenian football.

 

Margaryan emphasized such investment programs on football development

in Armenia as Goal FIFA, Het Trick UEFA, and also the program of

Small Football Fields.

 

According to him, these are the first large-scale projects. At the

present time about 15 sports fields are opened, and soon their number

will reach 40. On the whole, the prime minister welcomed such decisions

of the FIFA and UEFA, which will contribute to the development of

football in developing countries.

 

 

 

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[Aratta-Kingdom]

"In his turn, Margaryan pointed out that he attaches much importance to

Platini's visit, especially now, when Armenia is going to celebrate the

days of Armenia in France on a large scale. "

 

yeah, as if this gonna change the performance of your players.