This is in reply to the articles written by Donald Vaz and Felix D’Souza on the Gulf Goans Cup in Dubai.
It may be noted that AVC – Kuwait is conducting the tournament in Dubai and Mr. Bonny Fernandes is providing the logistic support to us in Dubai. The tournament is being sponsored by AVC-Kuwait and whatever is being promised to the participating teams will be delivered. We are least interested in Dubai’s Goan soccer affairs. If any of the writers have a problem with Mr. Bonny then I suggest they to take up the matter with individuals concerned and not drag AVC – Kuwait in the muck.
Regarding having the tournament in Kuwait, it may be noted that AVC-Kuwait has been conducting tournaments in Kuwait every year and this year we wanted to do something different and hence moved to Dubai. It may be also noted that AVC-Kuwait has been in the forefront of soccer among the Indian expatriate community in Kuwait and have been League Champions in the recently concluded IFFK league. Our football team has also won an outstation tournament in Bahrain few years back.
We in AVC – Kuwait organize tournaments for the mere pleasure of playing the beautiful game and not for any vested interests. It may be happening in Dubai, but not in Kuwait. Our sponsors give us the backing as we are open and transparent in our dealings. The writers should have contacted the individuals organizing the tournament from Kuwait before entering into the usual Goan mudslinging. We want to conduct a smooth tournament in Dubai, hence I request all Dubai Goans including Mr. Donald Vaz and Mr. Felix D’Souza to lend us a helping hand when we reach Dubai to conduct this tournament.
We look forward to your warm and kind support. Lets us all unite in the name of Goa at least for once. For any further clarification contact Xavier Furtado on 00965 99114634 and email ID xavierfurtado23@yahoo.com or Demin D’Cruz on 0096597651460 and email ID dcruz50@hotmail.com Long live Football.
Cheers!!!!
Francis Xavier Furtado,
AVC- Kuwait.
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