Henrikh Mkhitaryan crowned Ukrainian champion with FC Shakhtar DonetskMay 8, 2011 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 7, FC Shakhtar Donetsk defeated FC Metalurh Donetsk at the Donbass Arena, being crowned Ukrainian champions ahead of time. Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Shakhtar Donetsk said after the match that he had not wanted to win the championship in the match with his former club – Metalurh Donetsk, FC Shakhtar said on its official website. "I must say I had not wanted to win the championship in the game vs Metalurh, but this is football, and we had to do everything to win this game. There are three difficult matches to be played, and despite of Shakhtar securing a title we will remain focused. Now we must make every effort to reach the Ukrainian Cup final," said Mkhitaryan. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |