Hristo Stoichkov, winner of the 1994 Ballon d’Or, visited Turkmenistan to learn about FIFA’s ‘Football for Schools’ programme. This was reported by Turkmenportal.

According to him, the initiative continues to grow, expanding children’s access to football. It is also used as a tool for developing education, teamwork and life skills.

Stoichkov noted the level of implementation of the project in Turkmenistan and thanked the Football Federation of Turkmenistan for their hospitality.

Hristo Stoichkov is one of Bulgaria’s most decorated footballers. Over the years, he played for ‘Barcelona’ and ‘Parma’. His honours include victories in the European Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, as well as four Spanish league titles.

FIFA’s ‘Football for Schools’ programme aims to promote football among children and young people and to develop social skills through sport.