The talisman of Azerbaijani soccer used to be discovered after 19 years: Glance what he’s doing now –

In 2004-2006, there used to be a child named Araz in Azerbaijani soccer. This younger kid temporarily changed into the talisman of our soccer. Extra exactly, “Neftchi” and the nationwide crew.

Sooner than the video games, Araz would play with the ball at the box and take part within the coaching of the discussed groups. This could build up the morale of the gamers. Even those that idea that it introduced luck weren’t few. Whichever objective Araz would ranking, it will occur right through the sport. Particularly within the video games of “Neftchi”, such scenarios would occur.

Alternatively, Araz’s journey in Azerbaijani soccer didn’t remaining lengthy. He all at once disappeared. Through the years, it used to be forgotten.

Alternatively, within the remaining days of remaining week, it took place to me on some of the social networks. It used to be inconceivable for me to not acknowledge. I determined to take the chance to interview Araz, who has grown up, however stays small like a talisman in my eyes.

This shocked him. He mentioned that he used to be by no means remembered or looked for right through the rest years. That supposed there used to be so much to discuss…

– The place is Araz, who changed into the talisman of Azerbaijani soccer about 19-Twenty years in the past, the place is he now, what’s he doing, what sort of paintings is he doing?

– Many stuff have modified in my existence, however my love for soccer has at all times remained the similar. These days, I’m promoting uniforms for beginner soccer gamers. I selected this box no longer accidentally. I’ve carried my love of soccer into my paintings and I need novice gamers to return out with high quality jerseys. My training performed a large position on this manner.

Having gained my bachelor’s training on the Azerbaijan State Academy of Bodily Training and Sports activities, I reinforced my dedication to soccer. Later, I studied MBA at UNEC, focusing on trade management. This data gave me the chance to construct my paintings extra professionally.

I additionally performed soccer. My first membership used to be “Galatasaray”. Alternatively, after coaching there for three months, I returned to Baku because of an issue with my paperwork. After that, I began coaching at “Neftchi”. I performed on this crew for 7 years. In 2015, I used to be transferred to “Karabakh”.

– Why did you allow soccer?

– My falling clear of soccer used to be because of quite a lot of causes. Through the years, I had to concentrate on new instructions in my non-public existence and paintings. As well as, the restricted alternatives additionally influenced my departure from soccer. However soccer is at all times in my center, I proceed to look at the video games and make stronger our golf equipment. Even if I’m a ways away, soccer at all times has a unique position in my existence.

– As soon as upon a time, we used to look little Araz at the inexperienced fields, subsequent to native and overseas stars. How did this occur? Who or what inspired you to step into stadiums and play soccer?

– My father used to be partial to “Neftchi” and took me with him when he went to the video games. He made me a “Neftchi” uniform. As soon as, the vice chairman of the membership, Ramin Musayev, noticed me and were given and presented me to the gamers. After that, they introduced me out right through the breaks of the video games. In the second one part, I scored a objective at the objective to be attacked and “Neftchi” gained.

In a single recreation, former president of “Neftchi” Rovnag Abdullayev noticed me and referred to as me “Talisman”. I used to visit the video games of each “Neftchi” and the Azerbaijan nationwide crew. After the victory over “Punik” in 2005, I used to be proven and identified on tv channels. My father ready my room as a stadium in our area. Rovnag Abdullayev and “Neftchi” collective participated in my small wedding ceremony. That is how I changed into well-known.

– You had been referred to as a “Neftchi” fan. Are you continue to unswerving to this membership?

– Sure, I’m nonetheless a “Neftchi” fan. Since formative years, this membership is essential to me and I at all times make stronger the crew. I watch the video games of “Neftchi” and I’m glad from the ground of my center for the luck of the crew. This fandom is a part of my love and dedication to soccer.

– How do you cross to the video games of the nationwide crew?

– Sure, I frequently attend the video games of our nationwide crew. I at all times make stronger Azerbaijani soccer, and this used to be the most important enjoy each individually and relating to my popularity as a “Talisman”. I’m going to the video games of each “Neftchi” and our nationwide crew with nice enthusiasm and at all times attempt to make stronger them.

– You took footage with many native and overseas soccer gamers.

– Initially, the sector soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stands proud. I am a large fan of his. As well as, gamers and coaches like Deco, Jerzy Dudek, Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand, Fatih Terim, Luis Felipe Scolari also are necessary to me.

Footage with native gamers Gurban Gurbanov, Elchin Rahmanov, Zaur Taghizadeh, Rashad Sadigov, Ruslan Abishov, Mahmud Gurbanov, Farukh Ismayilov and Jahangir Hasanzadeh have a unique position in my assortment. My formative years years had been spent with Georgi Adamia, Branamir Subasic, Darko Chordas, Tomislav Višević, some of the foreigners who performed in “Neftchi”, and the photographs I took with them also are very precious for me.

– Did you might have the chance to copy and replace the ones pictures years later?

– I’d very similar to so to reside the ones days once more, however sadly I didn’t be able. The ones moments I lived prior to now are very precious to me and at all times have a unique position in my reminiscences. The need to be as regards to soccer as earlier than is at all times in my center. Alternatively, this used to be no longer imaginable as I’m recently that specialize in different instructions.

– Lately, there’s no idea of talisman in Azerbaijani soccer. clear up this downside? Do our soccer, golf equipment and enthusiasts want mascots?

– In an effort to clear up this factor, the golf equipment and the federation must identify extra touch with the enthusiasts. Talismans aren’t just a image, but in addition a device that strengthens the relationship between the crew and the enthusiasts. Promotion of talismans must be began as a supply of motivation for each soccer gamers and enthusiasts. It will have a good impact at the building of our soccer and the luck of groups.

After all, thanks for the interview. I assumed I used to be forgotten, however I discovered that I’m nonetheless remembered.

Heybet Mammadov