Star Parade in Kyrgyzstan

As part of the celebrations for the 32nd anniversary of the independence of Kyrgyzstan and the inauguration events of the Barcelona Academy in the country, Club Barcelona and former players from football clubs from Asian countries played an exhibition match in the capital, Bishkek.

With the Barcelona team shirt, Juan Pablo Sorín, Juliano Belletti, Edgar Davids, Carles Puyol, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Pedro Saviola, Ludovic Giuly, Giovanni Silva, Roger García, Rivaldo, Sergi Barjuan, Juan Pablo Sorín, Francesco Coco, alternative exit.

Former players from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran participated in the Asian team, while Kyrgyz President Sadır Caparov took the forward position in the Asian team with his number 11 jersey.

The two-half match at the Dolon Omurzakov stadium was won by Barcelona 3-0. Rivaldo, Juan Pablo Sorín and Javier Saviola scored the goals.

Addressing the football fans at the stadium, President Caparov noted that this match organized with the participation of legendary players is intended to increase interest in football in the country and expressed his hope that players will emerge in Kyrgyzstan and leave their mark. in the world. football.

Caparov claimed that the foundations for a new 35,000-capacity stadium near the capital Bishkek were laid before the match. (AA)