The Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan, Farid Gayibov, hosted renowned Turkish football expert Fatih Terim, who is visiting the country.
According to Idman.biz, the minister welcomed the guest warmly and shared insights into Azerbaijan's achievements and ongoing efforts in sports.
Fatih Terim expressed gratitude for the hospitality, recalling his first visit to Azerbaijan in 1996 and sharing fond memories of Azerbaijani football.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the current state of football in the two brotherly nations, focusing particularly on the development of youth football. They also exchanged ideas on creating a football club alliance to address climate change as part of COP29, an initiative spearheaded by the Qarabag Football Club.
Notable attendees included Ibrahim Hatipoglu, Vice President of Galatasaray; Emin Imanov, a board member; Eray Sozen, Fatih Terim's assistant; and representatives of Qarabag, including CEO Emrah Celikel and board member Asif Asgarov.
This collaboration highlights the growing ties between Azerbaijan and Turkiye in sports and shared efforts to address global challenges through football.
Idman.biz
