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Karine Grigoryan

11-05-2019 | 12:13 Football
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Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has given an update on Mkhitaryan situation

Arsenal beat 4-2 (7-3) Valencia in the semi-finals of Europa League and reached the final, where they will face Chelsea on May 29 in Baku. The Gunners might be without one their key stars, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, in the final because of the conflict between the host country (Azerbaijan) and the country of Mkhitaryan (Armenia). UEFA has made it clear that they will be doing anything to ensure the safety of the player, which will let him travel with the squad for the final. "Assurances were sought on this matter by UEFA and Arsenal FC, with the Azerbaijan Football Association confirming that there would be no problem for the player in question to enter and stay in Azerbaijan and that all necessary security measures would be in place," UEFA said in emailed comments.' And now Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has indicated that Arsenal Mkhitaryan can play in the Europa League final. "Many major sports events have been hosted in Azerbaijan, and Armenian athletes have taken part in them. Sports and politics are separate."

via - newsok.com

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