Henrikh Mkhitaryan named Armenia's best football player of 2017December 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 | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |