Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has signed a decree providing financial support to Qarabag Football Club, Trend reports. The funding comes from the Reserve Fund of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the 2025 state budget. The allocation is linked to the club's qualification for the league stage of the UEFA Champions League, with a total of 5 million manat ($2.9 million) assigned to support the team.

According to Trend News Agency, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan is responsible for providing the funds specified in the decree, while the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan will address all matters arising from its implementation. The decision underscores the government's commitment to supporting national sports teams and enhancing their performance in international competitions.