Armenia reps take part in UEFA's coach education exchange programMay 22, 2013 - 12:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nearly 40 European national associations have sent UEFA Pro license student coaches to the House of European Football in Nyon to take part in UEFA's coach education exchange programme and gain invaluable knowledge about what awaits them in future careers, UEFA official web page said. A number of former top-flight footballers from Albania, Armenia, Greece and Montenegro were present for the latest session in a programme which caters for Pro license students taking first steps towards a coaching career. Guest of honour this time was Gareth Southgate, the former England defender and Middlesborough FC manager. Amid a comprehensive programme, the students were made aware of UEFA's commitment to eliminating the scourge of match-fixing from football. They were asked to adhere to 'Three Rs' – recognize an approach; reject it by saying no; and report it. It was UEFA's obligation, UEFA intelligence coordinator Graham Peaker told the delegates, to protect players, officials and coaches as well as to safeguard the well-being of European football. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |