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Henrikh Mkhitaryan named Armenian player of the year for eighth time

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Manchester United and Armenian national football team midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been named Armenia’s Footballer of the Year for the eighth time and the seventh time in a row.

The 27-year-old midfielder collected 190 points to win the vote for the 2017 Footballer of the Year summed up by the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA).

In this year, Mkhitaryan won the Europa League title and the England League Cup, making it through to the 11 best performers from this season’s Europa League.

“I am proud to be named Armenian Footballer of the Year for the 8th time,” he said in an interview with the FFA, thanking everyone for granting him the “high honor”.

Mkhitaryan also wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Armenians. “May 2018 be a year of peace and prosperity for our country and the people. I also hope that 2018 will mark a breakthrough in our football, and we will achieve new heights together with the Armenian national team,” he added.

Macedonian Vardar forward Tigran Barseghyan took the second place in the vote, with Varazdat Haroyan from Ural, Russia coming third.

Turkish Besiktas reportedly interested in signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan

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Reports in Turkish media suggest the Istanbul-based Besiktas is keen to offer contract to the Manchester United midfielder and Armenian national team captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

“Kanalahaber” news outlet reports, the contract of Turkish club’s attacking midfield Anderson Talisca on loan from Portuguese club Benfica is expiring and it is suggested the Armenian is viewed as a possible replacement to the Brazilian.

To remind, Mkhitaryan has played just once since the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea on November 5 – a 19-minute came on in the clash with Brighton. Besiktas reportedly might act on trying to sign the Armenian winger, following United Manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Friday that he is open to selling Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Luke Shaw and other fringe members of his squad when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Earlier reports linked Mkhitaryan with a move to Borussia Dortmund, Mkhitaryan’s previous club, and Inter Milan.

 

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How dreams come true: COAF kids meet with Henrikh Mkhitaryan

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COAF kids meet with Henrikh MkhitaryanTen boys and girls aged 12 to 16 from seven beneficiary villages of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) were given a wonderful chance to meet world-famous Manchester United Midfielder midfielder and Armenian National Team captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

“You might face many difficulties in life but you should never give up… You should set your goals and try to achieve them one by one,” the 28-year-old football legend told his fans. “There are no lucky or unlucky people – everyone gets the same opportunities but not everyone takes advantage of them.”

As the press service of the COAF reports, the kids were overwhelmed with emotions but managed to overcome their shyness by asking questions about the secrets of success, the downsides of being famous, the talismans that footballers use.

“I am not superstitious, so I don’t use any talismans,” Mkhitaryan laughed. “There are no secrets – if you prepare well and do your job well, you’ll succeed. Otherwise, no talisman will help you. As for being famous, the only downside is that you might want more privacy at times. Actually, it is very pleasant when people recognize you and appreciate your work. But you can achieve this only through talent and hard work.”

After the talk, the kids had more fun moments with Mkhitaryan, while he acted as a goalkeeper, trying to save the teenagers’ spot kicks.

At the end, Mkhitaryan urged the children to never underestimate their potential and to try to bring positive change to their communities, adding that he is proud to be COAF’s International Friend.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan “I dedicate this cup of Europe to my family in Manchester and all Armenians”

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Henrikh MkhitaryanAfter Manchester United’s victory over Amsterdam Ajax (2-0) in the Europa League final last night in Stockholm and the goal of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the Armenian international dedicated the Europa League (Europa League) To his family, his friends and “to all Armenians,” he said after the victory. “I am infinitely happy for this victory,” he said. The goals of Manchester United were recorded by Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan of a magnificent acrobatic return that is a landmark in the history of football.

Krikor Amirzayan

SOCCER-GERMANY Henrikh Mkhitaryan voted best player in the Bundesliga by Kicker magazine

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mkhitaryan bestThe Armenian international Henrikh Mkhitaryan attacking midfielder Borussia Dortmund was named Player of the Bundesliga this season, according to a survey by the German newspaper Kicker. With the participation of 235 football fans, the vote Henrikh Mkhitaryan named best player with 31.1% of votes. The Polish Bayern Munich striker, Robert Levandovski is second with 22.1% and Thomas Muller is third with 13.6%. The attacker Borussia Dortmund, the Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is fourth with 13.2% of votes. During the past season, in all competitions, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored 23 goals and 32 assists realized.

Krikor Amirzayan

Thoughts for Armenia – Henrikh Mkhitaryan wearing Armenian tricolor armband

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f5707a42f5190f_5707a42f5194b.thumbHenrikh Mkhitaryan, midfielder for Borussia Dortmund and Armenian National Team wore Armenian tricolor armband at the match against Liverpool in Dortmund on April 7 in the first leg of Europe League quarter-final.

To remind, the game ended at 1-1.

After the match Mkhitaryan wrote a post on Facebook, reading:” Challenge taken up! Let’s make it a success next week ‪UEL‬ played plenty of thoughts for my motherland tonight ‪Armenia‬.”

Armenian, Henrikh Mkhitaryan among Europe’s top five football players

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207062Henrikh Mkhitaryan is among the five best football players of Europe, according to Whoscored.com.

After a goal and an assist in the game against Hoffenheim, the Armenian footballer’s rating has gone up to 7.98, surpassing that of Luis Suárez (7.96), who currently plays for FC Barcelona.

Neymar (8.52), Lionel Messi (8.32), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (8.17), Gareth Bale (8.14) also made it to the list of top five European players.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan honored as Armenia’s top football player

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f5681500157623_568150015765c.thumbArmenian National Football Team and Dortmund Borusia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named the year’s best football player of the year on Wednesday.
The sportsman, now 26, earned the title for the sixth time based on the results of a voting conducted by local media outlets, football clubs and members of the Football Federation of Armenia.
Mkhitaryan has been honored with “Gold Football”, the award intended for players named winners in this nomination.
He has already received the prize at the Federation and posted the photo in his profile on Facebook.

French Soccer Icon Praises Mkhitaryan, Roots for Armenian Team

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Borussia Dortmund’s midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is the best footballer in Armenian history, says Youri Djorkaeff, who played for Italia’s Internazionale and won djorkaeffWorld and European titles with the French national team, Euro-Football.ru reports.

“The Armenian national team is progressing,” he said. “Recall the Euro 2012 qualification round, when Armenia was close to proceeding to play-off matches. Mkhitaryan is wonderful, and I think he’s the best footballer in Armenian history. Although very young, he shows a mature and clever game,” Djorkaeff said.

Youri Djorkaeff is half Armenian. Born in Lyon, he was raised in an Armenian environment. “You can consider me a fan of the Armenian national team,” he said.