UEFA welcomes European Parliament report on sportFebruary 3, 2012 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA has welcomed a new European Parliament report on sport which enlists the support of MEPs for all of the football governing body's main policies and core values. The extensive report enlists MEPs' support for all of UEFA's main policies and core values in very clear terms. The document also underlines that close cooperation between European Union (EU) member states' relevant authorities and sports federations is essential to tackle the scourge of violence in stadia. "This resolution shows the European Parliament understands the challenges facing European football. I am impressed with the text and the amount of effort that has gone into it. UEFA reaffirms its commitment to continue working with the parliament and other EU bodies to implement solutions to these issues,” UEFA official website quoted UEFA President Michel Platini as saying. 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 | Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |