  FIFA to name 23 Golden Ball nominees Oct 30 September 25, 2012 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Football's governing body FIFA will reveal the 23 finalists for the 2012 Golden Ball award on October 30, El Mundo Deportivo said. The winner of the honorary award will be named on January 7, 2013 at Zurich-hosted ceremonial event. The best payer will be selected through a vote of team captains, chief coaches and reporters. The 2011 winner, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi won the award 3 consecutive times.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
