In Maykop, a 16-year-old teenager carried a traffic police officer on the hood of his vehicle for several hundred meters while attempting to evade the police. The Investigative Committee of Adygea has initiated a criminal case against the minor for the use of violence against a representative of the authorities.
Georgia and Armenia will host the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The national football associations of both countries confirmed this information, which was received at the FIFA Council in Vancouver on April 28.
Georgian Football Federation President Levan Kobiashvili called this event a landmark event for the South Caucasus republics, emphasizing the importance of joint work on the project for the development of football.
The Armenian Football Federation noted that hosting such a major tournament for the first time demonstrates the trust of the international community. The federation called it a "priceless gift" for fans and young players, who will be able to experience the atmosphere of the World Cup and strive for victory.
The next FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held in 2027 in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.