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UEFA official: Azerbaijan â€“ Armenia matches may be cancelled

19 June 2007 16:37 (UTC +04:00)

Gaillard stated that the meeting will be held in a few days.
â€œThe issue is on the agenda of Executive Committee. The committee members will discuss Azerbaijan â€“ Armenia matches at the meeting. The final decision will probably passed thereâ€, he said.
Gaillard noted that it is possible that the committee will cancel the matches.
â€œUEFA Regulations doesnâ€™t forbid canceling matches. But, first of all, the parties are to give consent with the issue. Executive Committee may pass any decision in the meetingâ€, he said.
UEFA Executive Committee meeting is expected to be held during European U-21 championship final stage in Netherlands. The championship will finish on June 23. AFFA expects final decision to be passed on the same date.
The matches between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been scheduled for 8 and 12 September. /APA-Sport/