  Henrikh Mkhitaryan named Armenia's best football player of 2017 December 22, 2017 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Captain of the National Team and Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named Armenia's best football player of 2017 for the eighth year. Mkhitaryan scored in the final of the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League, helping United win the title. He is one of the most famous Armenians in the world , with top media outlets covering the midfielder's performance almost every day. "I am honored and proud to receive the title of Armenia's best football player for the eighth time now," Mkhitaryan said, also wishing a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Forward Tigran Barseghyan and defender Varazdat Haroyan were named the second and third best players, respectively.   Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
