13 European teams to participate at 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in BrazilMarch 4, 2011 - 14:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There will be 13 European teams at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil, football's global governing body decided on February 3. At the FIFA Executive Committee meeting in Zurich, UEFA was allocated the same number of berths as at the 2010 edition, in which Spain defeated the Netherlands in the final. It is the first time that Europe has retained its full allocation since 1998. The allocation for other confederations is: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) 4.5, Confederation of African Football (CAF) 5.0, Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) 3.5, South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) 4.5, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) 0.5, and one slot for the hosts Brazil. Among other FIFA decisions, the Turkish Football Association (TFF) was awarded the right to stage the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |