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AFFA EXPRESSES RESOLUTE PROTEST AGAINST FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN SO-CALLED “NAGORNY KARABAKH REPUBLIC”
Azerbaijan Association of Football Federations /AFFA/ has issued a statement expressing resolute protest against football championship started in the so-called “Nagorny Karabakh Republic”. AzerTAj accepted the statement that says:
“Internet websites of Armenia and Russian media informed of the football championship commenced on August 1 in the territory of “Nagorny Karabakh Republic”. Nine local teams and one team from Armenia will be participating at the illegal championship.
As FIFA and UEFA full member, AFFA expresses resolute protest against the notorious “Nagorny Karabakh Republic football championship” and participation of the team from Armenian town Horadis. Nagorny Karabakh is the territory of Azerbaijan occupied by Armenia. Football clubs of this region may only compete in the championship of Azerbaijan.
AFFA believes that FIFA and UEFA will prevent this championship initiated by Armenian separatists in accordance with their rules and principles.