  Japan will host Club World Cup in December May 24, 2011 - 08:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan will host December's Club World Cup as scheduled, FIFA said on May 23 dismissing fears the country's nuclear crisis could force a switch of venue. FIFA president Sepp Blatter met Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to pledge support for the relief efforts following the deadly March 11 earthquake and tsunami. "We are confident Japan can organise this competition," Blatter told reporters in Tokyo. "We look forward with confidence and optimism that this tournament will be a good one." Japan hosted the lucrative Club World Cup, involving the champions of FIFA's six confederations, from 2005-08 before it went to the United Arab Emirates for two years, Reuters 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 |  Latest 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. |
