Head of state Sadyr Japarov met with President of the Spanish Football Club Barcelona Joan Laporta. Press service of the head of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
Sadyr Japarov noted that the arrival of a club with a century-long history in the country is a great pride for all Kyrgyzstanis. He noted the contribution of Joan Laporta to the progressive development of the club during his management of the team, when the colors of the Catalans were defended by such eminent players as Ronaldinho, Messi, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Neymar. With their outstanding abilities, they have repeatedly become the champions of Spain and the winners of the Champions League.
«The club supports the development of its football, futsal, handball, basketball, volleyball, rugby and athletics teams. This approach makes Barcelona a truly popular club. It is possible to maintain such a status thanks to your efforts, strong will and tireless work. The football club under your leadership set a record at the last World Cup in Qatar, where 17 Barcelona players played in their national teams,» the president said.
He stressed that the opening of the first Barcelona Academy in Kyrgyzstan will create opportunities for professional promotion of the national team, and will also have a positive multiplier effect on the development of tourism, sports, investment and other sectors of the republic, since it will be the first in Central Asia.
In turn, Joan Laporta said that Barcelona promotes its principles, values and style of play in various sports, and thanked Sadyr Japarov for supporting the initiative in promoting the experience of the sports organization in Central Asia. He expressed confidence that the new Barcelona Football Academy in Kyrgyzstan, based on the rich history of the club, will contribute to the personal growth of athletes, help them maximize their potential, and also change the attitude of fans towards sports for the better.
In conclusion, the head of state once again thanked Joan Laporta for his support in the opening of the Barcelona Football Academy in Kyrgyzstan and his personal participation in the events on this occasion.
