FIFA bans Azeri flags at Turkey -Armenia football matchOctober 14, 2009 - 18:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FIFA banned Azeri flags at Turkey -Armenia football match due on October 14 at Ataturk stadium in Bursa. Initially, the ban was imposed by Bursa municipality, yet was lifted later on.Turkish Football Federation President Mahmut Ozgener confirmed the information. "Azeri flags will not be allowed at the match. FIFA will not allow politics to interfere with football," Hurriyet cited Ozgener 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |