European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
Following their recent acceptance as a full member of UEFA, the Gibraltar Football Association has announced that President of the Association, Gareth Latin has been appointed a member of the UEFA HatTrick Committee, with UEFA and Media Liason Officer Dennis Beiso gaining a seat on the Youth and Amateur Committee.
Last week a GFA EGM was held and a decision was made on the uncertainty of National Team coach Allan Bula’s future with the association. It was announced today that Mr. Bula will sign a further 3 year contract, which will see him continue to take charge of the National ‘A” Team until after the qualifiers for Euro 2016.
I wish to commence my contribution this year by reiterating our collective congratulations to the Gibraltar Football Association on the success of their application to become the 54th member of UEFA. Gibraltar as a whole rejoiced spontaneously upon hearing the excellent news of attaining full membership of UEFA and, therefore, I sincerely hope that Gibraltarians in even bigger numbers than in the past will support our team in all future competitions.
I am glad to note that Government continues with the already existing GSD policy to assist all local sporting bodies to overcome any foreign Government’s politically inspired attempts to block our membership of international sporting bodies. This policy will certainly continue to receive the Opposition’s support and I wish other sporting associations, such as Rugby, Tennis and even the local branch of the I O C amongst others, all the very best in their continuing battles to obtain their respective international memberships which are rightfully and legally theirs.
Following their recent acceptance as a full member of UEFA, the Gibraltar Football Association has announced that President of the Association, Gareth Latin has been appointed a member of the UEFA HatTrick Committee, with UEFA and Media Liason Officer Dennis Beiso gaining a seat on the Youth and Amateur Committee.
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