Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Portugal have agreed to expand cooperation in futsal, focusing on coach development, professional exchanges and friendly matches between their national teams.
The agreements were reached at a meeting between Bekzod Mamatkulov, president of the Uzbekistan Futsal Association, Carlos Neto, head of the Portuguese Football Federation's cabinet, and Pedro Dias, head of the federation's futsal coach development centre. Mamatkulov is visiting Portugal on a working trip.
The parties discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral ties, exchanging professional expertise and introducing advanced Portuguese futsal training methods in Uzbekistan.
Following the talks, the sides agreed to organise seminars, training sessions and educational courses for Uzbek coaches with the participation of experienced Portuguese specialists. They also plan to create opportunities for coaches working with Uzbekistan's national teams to improve their qualifications and undertake practical training in Portugal.
Another area of cooperation will involve regular programmes for exchanging experience between specialists from the two countries.
The parties also intend to organise friendly futsal matches between the national, youth and junior teams of Uzbekistan and Portugal in the future.
The agreements are expected to support the professional development of futsal specialists and strengthen sporting ties between the two countries.
