FIFPro recognizes UEFA as European football’s governing bodyMay 29, 2012 - 16:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The relationship between UEFA and the players' union FIFPro Division Europe has been reinforced by the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the two bodies at the recent XXXVI Ordinary UEFA Congress in Istanbul. The memorandum, signed by UEFA President Michel Platini and FIFPro Division Europe President Philippe Piat, was one of three updated agreements that have been put in place with the objective of bringing stability and harmony within the European football family. New memorandums of understanding were also signed in Istanbul between UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA), and UEFA and the association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL). In the memorandum, FIFPro recognizes UEFA as the governing body of European football at all levels, while UEFA recognizes FIFPro Division Europe as the continent's only umbrella organization of trade unions for professional football players, and the sole representative of professional players' interests at European level. FIFPro is the worldwide representative organization for all professional players, and represents more than 50,000 footballers in total, UEFA official website reported. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |