President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek met with representatives of the football club "Barcelona" led by Joan Laporta, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the opening of the Barcelona Football Academy in Jalal-Abad and participation in several other events, as reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan.
Welcoming the guests, Zhaparov shared with what admiration the Kyrgyz people watched the goals scored by each of them. The players of the "Barcelona" club have conquered many peaks with their skills.
"Across the world, you generate interest among young people who love football, motivating them to train tirelessly. You are true legends for the youth passionate about football. Among you are players who won six titles in the 2008/2009 season, setting an unprecedented record in world football," emphasized Sadyr Zhaparov.
President Zhaparov expressed satisfaction that the legends of the "Barcelona" club will bring many bright emotions to fans in Kyrgyzstan with their visit to the country. The fans' dream will come true - to see the legends' game live.
Zhaparov talked about his love for football, which was instilled in him since childhood when he played ball with his peers in the streets of his village. Since then, his life has been closely connected with this sport. Football is widely spread in Kyrgyzstan. For those who truly love it, this sport has truly become a part of their lives, Zhaparov said.
He expressed hope that young football players of Kyrgyzstan, inspired by their meeting with the legends of the Club, will lead the country to the World Cup in the future.
The President of Kyrgyzstan thanked the guests for their visit to the country and the football celebration they have given to the Kyrgyz people.
The President of the "Barcelona" football club, Joan Laporta, expressed satisfaction with the opening of the football academy led by their club in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the teaching methodology will be the same as in the main branch. "Barça" is not just a club; its goal is to spread values across the world.
In this context, Joan Laporta expressed his gratitude to President Zhaparov for the opportunity to open football academies of the club in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting his personal contribution to this.
He also talked about their plans for the upcoming match against the "Legends of Asia," which will take place on August 30 at the D. Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek.
"We are preparing for the game and want to put on a good show. The value of each team lies in victory, but we always strive to play beautifully, so our uniqueness is in our style. We are a collective that values the best qualities of a person and tries to bring them out," noted Joan Laporta.
In conclusion, President Sadyr Zhaparov once again emphasized that the doors of Kyrgyzstan are always open to the stars of world football and expressed hope for their frequent visits to our country.
This is first time the Barselona club is to open Football academy in Central Asia and the legends of the Club play with Asian Legends.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
August 29, 2023