The leaders of UAF and AFU discussed the possibility of applying for the Euro in futsal in Ukraine

24.07.2021 14:40

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Yesterday a round table on "Ukrainian futsal in modern conditions" was held in the premises of the Football House with the participation of the leadership of the Ukrainian Football Association and the Futsal Association of Ukraine.

The round table on behalf of the Ukrainian Football Association was attended by President, UEFA Executive Committee member Andriy Pavelko, First Vice President Alan Pliev, Vice President and Secretary General Yuriy Zapisotsky and Director of the Legal Department Ihor Hryshchenko. Futsal was represented by AFU President Serhiy Vladyko and Vice Presidents Volodymyr Hrymailo, Andriy Novikov and Andriy Yamkovy.

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The participants of the meeting discussed the importance of the development of futsal in modern conditions, its mass character and accessibility for a wide audience.

Particular emphasis was placed on the futsal management system in Ukraine and the practical provision of all football entities with regulatory requirements: player registration, database maintenance, practical interaction of futsal associations with football associations at the regional level, jurisdiction of football justice and more. The parties noted the need and importance of implementing all decisions of the UAF Executive Committee concerning the futsal management system.

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A separate important point of discussion was the initiative to hold the final part of the European Futsal Championship in Ukraine. The participants of the round table discussed the conditions, details and specifics of the organization of the most prestigious continental futsal competition in Ukraine. The parties agreed to prepare an application for the right to host the final part of the futsal Euro in Ukraine and the need for additional consultations with UEFA on this issue.

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