FFA explains presence of Turkish workers at Republican Stadium

The Football Federation of Armenia has issued a statement addressing discussions about the presence of Turkish workers at Yerevan’s Republican Stadium. The FFA explained that the specialists are engaged by UEFA to film matches and that the Armenian federation has no involvement in their selection.

Earlier, a blogger filmed Turkish workers laying cables at the stadium. Following the release of the video, the FFA clarified how television coverage is organised.

According to the federation, since the transition to a centralised broadcasting system more than ten years ago, UEFA has been solely responsible for filming matches in competitions held under its auspices in Armenia.

“UEFA sends specialists of various nationalities to Armenia, including Turkish camera operators. The FFA has no influence over UEFA’s staff selection process,” the statement said.

The federation also stressed that the same crew films Armenia’s matches in the current UEFA Nations League campaign and Ararat-Armenia’s Europa League group stage fixtures.

The FFA reiterated that this process falls under UEFA’s responsibility and that the federation plays no role in selecting the workers.