2011 Armenian Football Championship to kick off March 1November 27, 2010 - 17:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) Ruben Hayrapetyan, who has been elected for the third term, expressed hope that FFA headed by him will work efficiently for 4.5 years and contribute to football development. "We will focus on the development of youth football, especially in Armenia's regions. Football schools will be constructed in Shirak and Lori regions in 2011 - 6 soccer fields in Shirak and 4 - in Lori. Two football fields are ready in Kapan, another two fields are scheduled to be opened in spring," Hayrapetyan told a press conference. 2011 Armenian Football Championship will kick off on March 1. Thus, according to Hayrapetyan, members of the national team will be able to get prepared for the match with Russia in the EURO-2012 qualification group due March 26, 2011. "Prior to that, the national team will hold 2-3 friendly matches," he said. Hayrapetyan also referred to problems with referees in the Armenian Football Championship. Specifically, he is displeased with actions of some referees, as a result of which several referees have been dismissed. Hayrapetyan said that an agreement was reached with the National Federations of Spain and Italy, where Armenian referees will be trained. Besides, Hayrapetyan negotiates with two persons, who may become coaches of the Armenian youth team. However, he refrained from naming them. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |