Ilham Aliyev discussed preparations for the World Youth Championship with FIFA head Gianni Infantino
The first World Under-15 Football Championship and Festival will be held in Baku from October 24 to 30
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed with FIFA head Gianni Infantino preparations for the first World Under-15 Football Championship and Festival, which will be held in Baku.
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The first World Under-15 Football Championship and Festival will be held in Baku from October 24 to 30.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev discussed with the head of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino preparations for the World Championship among players under 15 years of age, the press service of the head of Azerbaijan reports.
Infantino arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The first World Under-15 Football Championship and Festival will be held in Baku from October 24 to 30.
“During the meeting, Aliyev noted that preparations for the U-15 World Cup and the festival for players in this age category, as well as the FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled for 2027, are being carried out at a high level. Stressing the importance of Azerbaijan’s participation in these sporting events, Aliyev expressed the hope that they will contribute to the overall development of football in the region,” the statement said.
The Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) noted that during the visit, Infantino inspected the football grounds built in the Hovsan village of Baku.
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