Armenia's FIFA standing declines after World Cup qualifying lossesSeptember 14, 2017 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's standing on the FIFA world rankings has declined by 11 points, dropping to 83rd from 72nd a month ago. Germany has switched places with Brazil to top the list, with Portugal rounding out the top three. Also included in the best 10 men's teams are Argentina, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, France, Chile and Colombia. Armenia's rivals in the qualifying round of the World Cup Montenegro, Romania and Kazakhstan took the 37th, 41st and 126th positions, 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |