Baku: On June 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received members of the Azerbaijan national team, winners of the Minifootball World Cup held in Baku. The head of state addressed the meeting, congratulating the team for their historic achievement.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev praised the national team’s professionalism and determination, which led to their victory as World Champions. He expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the players, coaches, specialists, and the Minifootball Federation for their contribution to this success. He emphasized the joy this victory has brought to the Azerbaijani people and acknowledged the importance of teamwork and camaraderie in achieving such a feat.
President Aliyev noted that the team’s impressive performance throughout the championship demonstrated their superiority. He also highlighted the significance of the victory in the context of Azerbaijan’s broader achievements, both politically and in various sports arenas. The President urged the team to continue their efforts to maintain their status and bring further glory to Azerbaijan in future competitions.
During the meeting, Orkhan Mammadov, President of the Azerbaijan Minifootball Federation, expressed gratitude to President Aliyev for his unwavering support of sports and youth in the country. He acknowledged the vital role of the President’s encouragement in the team’s success and mentioned the strong championship infrastructure that helped form the national team. Mammadov dedicated the victory to the Azerbaijani people and the nation’s leadership.
Elshad Guliyev, the head coach, also thanked President Aliyev for his support and guidance, which has been instrumental in the team’s journey to becoming world champions. He reiterated the team’s commitment to achieving further success.
Filip Juda, President of the World Minifootball Federation, congratulated the Azerbaijani team and thanked President Aliyev for hosting the event in Baku. He praised the Azerbaijan Minifootball Federation’s efforts and expressed hope for the sport’s continued growth in the country, alongside potential plans for establishing a dedicated minifootball arena.
President Aliyev acknowledged the importance of developing minifootball in Azerbaijan and highlighted the achievements of the national team, comprised entirely of local talent. He expressed confidence in the team’s future successes and the ongoing enhancement of sports facilities across the nation, which will benefit the growth of minifootball.
Orkhan Mammadov concluded the meeting by presenting a keepsake to President Aliyev, commemorating the team’s remarkable achievement.