Marcos Pizzelli retires from footballJanuary 11, 2020 - 17:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ararat-Armenia midfielder Marcos Pizzelli is ending his career, the club said in a statement on Facebook. “After an injury suffered during training in Brazil, Pizzelli underwent medical examination in Armenia," the club said. However, he refused the required surgery and made a decision to retire instead. It was reported in November 2019 that Pizzelli has ended his career in the Armenian national football team after 11 years with the squad. Pizzelli had been playing for the Armenia side since 2008, when he received Armenian citizenship. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |