  FIFA to spend $196 million on underground museum April 20, 2012 - 12:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FIFA says it's planning to spend $196 million building an underground museum alongside its headquarters. FIFA President Sepp Blatter says in a statement that "it is high time that world football had a meeting place for its millions of fans." The museum will include "3D animations, interactive games, trophies," according to a report on FIFA's website. FIFA says its executive committee has approved spending on the project, which requires final approval from Zurich city authorities. The museum is expected to increase employment capacity at FIFA headquarters from 380 to 500 jobs. FIFA declared cash reserves of $1.2 billion in its annual report published last month.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
