Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Armenia: Politics Banned in Stadium Amid Turkish Visit

"Armenia: Politics Banned in Stadium Amid Turkish Visit

Blogian on 03 Sep 2008

Political signs of any kind - including banners about the Armenian Genocide - will not be allowed in Yerevan’s largest soccer stadium this Saturday where Armenia and Turkey will play for the first time. Armenia Liberty quotes the chair of Armenia’s Football Federation as saying, “Only football-related placards will be allowed there. A victory for Armenia would send a much stronger message that a few banners.”"

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