UEFA mulls strategies for futureSeptember 23, 2011 - 12:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA has held invaluable strategic talks in Cyprus with its 53 national associations which will help European football's governing body set the course for the future in a variety of areas. The presidents and general secretaries of the member associations came to Limassol for two days of discussions and dialogue focusing on, for example, the European competitions, women's football and the international match calendar. "At [UEFA] Congresses, we don't have the opportunity to have discussions with the national associations," said UEFA President Michel Platini on Thursday. "Here, the 53 were present – we were able to let them speak and express themselves about their needs." The international match calendar was a key item for discussion. "Support was given for a calendar which is made up of double-headers – two matches – rather than single friendlies, in particular the single friendlies in August, which is an issue for many stakeholders," said UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino. "Now the process of consultation is going on, the international match calendar being a FIFA issue. It is valid for the entire world, so Europe has something to propose pro-actively, but ultimately FIFA will take the decision." At its meeting in Limassol on Thursday, the UEFA Executive Committee also gave fresh impetus to the drive to improve refereeing across Europe by giving a green light to the extension of the UEFA Convention on Referee Education and Organisation from 2012 to 2016, UEFA said on its official website. Top stories 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. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. |