Press conference of the representatives of the rival teams

A press conference with the participation of coaches and footballers of Turkmenistan’s Arkadag team and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr club was held at the Olympic Stadium of the Olympic Complex. Media representatives from various countries of the world who arrived in Ashgabat to widely cover the international football match to be held in the capital were interested in the significance of the upcoming game, the level of preparation, and its specific features.

The leaders and players of Al-Nassr familiarized themselves with the conditions created at the Olympic Complex and the facilities of the Olympic Stadium. As is known, these days the attention of the international community is focused on the football match to be held within the framework of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two. This clearly demonstrates the international importance of the upcoming match in the capital.

During the press conference, the coach and a player of the Arkadag team met with representatives of national and international media and answered journalists’ questions.

Numerous journalists from 13 countries of the world will attend the match between Arkadag and Al-Nassr in Ashgabat, which proves the great interest of the global community in this event. It was noted that the visit of the Hero Arkadag to the Olympic Stadium, his familiarization with the preparations for the match, and his remarks on the need to hold the football game at a high organizational level further boosted the morale of Turkmen footballers. The team’s coach and player stated that the upcoming match, regarded as a unique test, would be significant in enriching the experience of Turkmen footballers and mastering more effective playing methods, assuring that they would spare no effort to enhance the prestige of Turkmen sport.

The press conference then continued with the participation of the coach and a player of Al-Nassr. Media representatives first listened to the guests’ views on Turkmenistan and its capital and also showed interest in forecasts regarding how the match would unfold.

The representatives of the visiting team expressed their gratitude to the esteemed President and the Hero Arkadag for the warm welcome on Turkmen soil. They also highly praised the beauty of white-marble Ashgabat and the level of opportunities created at the Olympic Stadium of the Olympic Complex. It was noted that a very intense and exciting match would take place on the field of the 45,000-seat stadium. It is evident that each team is aiming for victory; therefore, the footballers will strive to display an impressive performance on the field. They also emphasized the high level of skill of Arkadag’s players and their particular dedication. The representatives of Al-Nassr noted that they consider it a great honor to be in the capital of a country following a path of harmonious development and to compete with a team that has gained worldwide recognition.

The match between Arkadag and Al-Nassr to be held in Ashgabat will write an important page in the history of Asian sport. In this regard, it can be said that the game will be filled with historic and memorable moments. The teams’ confidence and determination to win