  Ruben Hayrapetyan expects Armenian team’s victory in EURO 2012 qualifier vs. Russia June 4, 2011 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Football Federation President Ruben Hayrapetyan expects Armenian team to come out victorious in EURO 2012 qualifier against Russia. As Mr. Hayrapetyan noted, “we don’t care where to play. We always meet a hearty welcome. People of Russia and Armenia have been friends for many centuries. Even if there are any nationalists in Russia, they’re clearly in minority.” The head of Armenian Football Federation confessed to expecting maximal results from Armenian squad, which, he said, is in no way inferior to Russia. Commenting on reported bonuses for Armenian team in case of the latter’s victory, Mr. Hayrapetyan said, “no award fees were promised to the team, as they’re playing for their country’s honor, rather than for gain.” Armenia vs. Russia EURO 2012 qualifier is due June 4 in St. Petersburg , at 7:00 Yerevan time.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022  Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact.Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland.Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran.Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |
