Macedonia coach unaware of Erdogan’s promise of rewardOctober 6, 2011 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Macedonia squad coach commented on recent rumours, suggesting Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan offered a monetary reward to the team in case of a win in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier vs. Armenia. “I’ve worked in Turkey for 2 years, and haven’t been acquainted with either the PM or any other Turkish officials,” John Toshack told a news conference in Yerevan. According to some media reports, Erdogan promised the reward during a private meeting with Macedonia parliament speaker Trajko Veljanoski. Experts believe that Erdogan’s interest in causing Armenia’s defeat is prompted by Turkey’s wish to avoid facing the squad in Euro 2012 play-off. Armenia vs. Macedonia UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifier is due October 7, 8 p.m. Yerevan time at Vazgen Sargsyan stadium. Armenia is placed 3rd in Group B with 14 points; Macedonia is 5th with 7 points. The first march between the teams ended in a 2:2 draw. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |