Armenia to bounce 38 spots in FIFA Ranking after Montenegro defeatNovember 21, 2016 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is set to jump 38 spots in the FIFA World Ranking after it trailed 3-2 against Montenegroin World Cup 2018 qualifying. The victory saw Armenia move above Kazakstan, but stay behind Montenegro who remain top with seven points. Also among the best movers will be Israel (25 spots) and Tahiti (23 spots). As of October 20, Armenia holds the 125th position with 270 points overall in FIFA's ranking, while the projected results will put the country on the 87th spot with a total score of 412. Armenia will thus outpace Azerbaijan (90th) and Georgia (119th). FIFA will publish the ranking on November 24. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |