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Zbigniew Boniek
– When we met a year ago in this room, we had to do a few things. The number one topic was the atmosphere light the lack of faith in the representation of Polish. I said then that our faith in coach unabated. I assured Adam Nawałka, who was sitting in the front row that he has our full support. Of course we do not intend to brag now. The ball is not always rational, because all the time you need to tread firmly on the ground. With a slight humility and silence we are waiting for Saturday’s qualifying match with Georgia. It really is not an easy opponent, let nobody Sleep our autumn victory 4: 0 in Tbilisi – warned Boniek.
President of PZPN referred to the corruption scandal in FIFA and arrest of several high-ranking members of the organization.
– In recent weeks, the world football was knocked to its knees because of the scandal at FIFA, which refers to the highest levels. PZPN no part of it. We have had nothing to complain about. We compound that enjoys full confidence. An example was entrusting us with the organization Europa League, for which we have gathered a lot of praise. It was, as we heard, one of the best organization of matches in the last 15 years – he said.
recalled, that in 2017 waiting for Polish fans and the PZPN next big event – the UEFA European Under-21 teams.
– Within six weeks we will announce a list of host cities and all the details associated with the logistics of the tournament – Boniek said.
The head of football headquarters stressed that in the last year PZPN has something to boast about.
– Very much Time spent on promoting grassroots, which represents 98 percent of the ball in our country. Certainly football is well perceived, we enjoy an excellent reputation. Many were worried about our agreements with sponsors, meanwhile, has not been already no free space. We support the main sponsor and many other companies. A good financial situation allowed us to allocate 10 million zł for various purposes, including the Academy of Young Eagles. We have 16 such centers. I will be new, if it will be socially viable, ie. If getting there will most talented kids – he mentioned.
He added that in recent times it has evolved and the league.
– Ended television rights, signed a contract for 300 percent higher with another TV. This shows that the media are interested in not only the Ekstraklasa. We have a Junior League Central, just the semi-final matches take place. We are proud of this competition. It is not about the young people to be hugged, but it can sometimes matches should take place on better pitches. From next year also launched Younger Junior League Central. We have prepared the financial resources and 15-16-year-olds will have a central gameplay – he stressed.
Boniek also he drew attention to the growing prestige of Polish Cup. – He took prestige, new values, appearance – mentioned and reported that the Football Association last season spent on the game three million zlotys, and the new edition of this prize will increase to six.
– in May 2015 for winning the final winner will get more than a million zlotys – he said.
He noted that the association also attaches great role to the School of Trainers in Biala-Podlaska. – We are very pleased with it. I recently finished the first, two-year course UEFA Pro. Each participant can definitely learn something – Boniek said.
He added that the financial details will be provided on the occasion of another agenda item, but reassured that certainly there is no reason to worry.
– Results Financial Football Association are good. We want to spend money on legitimate aims, not hide them in a sock. All this, to the quality of Polish football increased steadily – summed up the president of the Polish Football Association.
After his speech presented a report Audit Committee, from which it follows that the profit Football Association for the past year amounted to 18.4 million and administrative expenses took 15.6 million. – But three years have stopped growing – noted the chairman of the committee Stanisław Bobkiewicz.
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