President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev  signed an order  on August 24 allocating 2 million manats to FC Qarabag, which became a first Azerbaijani football club to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage, Azertac reported.

The order recognizes Qarabag`s contribution to the development of football in Azerbaijan.

The document describes the club`s qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage as “a historical triumph of the Azerbaijani football”.