Armenians in the World Cup: Andranik Teymourian

As for our other Diasporan Armenian in the World Cup, we turn to none other than Andranik Teymourian *. This is his second World Cup appearance for Iran, and in spite of some reports which were circulating last week he would even be wearing the captain's armband, Nekounam is instead.











Andranik got his early footing at Ararat Teheran, eventually reaching new heights by playing for the Bolton Wanderers and Fulham of the EPL.




Here is some footage of Iran's superstar!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXqMGjLQG-Q


Good luck to Ando!!!


*FIFA's website has Andranik listed as Timotian, which we believe is his family name.

Armenians in the World Cup: Matteo Darmian

Until Armenia hopefully qualifies for Russia 2018, we will be represented in the World Cup via Diasporans. Today, we feature our first player, Matteo Darmian, who is on team Italy!














Here is a link to his FIFA player profile!




Matteo Darmian

Armenia's final World Cup qualifier at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time - even though several things would have to go their way for them to qualify, they are still mathematically very much alive.

Onto Victory!

Denmark v. Armenia

Will this be it? Will Armenia beat Denmark to take over the second spot in Group B standings, putting them in prime position to qualify for Brazil 2014?

Denmark v. Armenia Article

Armenia will most certainly have to be weary of a hungry Danish team seeking revenge following a 4-0 thrashing in Copenhagen at the hands of the Armenians. Tune in to espn3.com at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Onto Victory!

Armenia v. Czech Republic on espn3.com

Browse to www.espn3.com to watch Armenia take on Czech Republic in a pivotal Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying match.

Armenia sets second-to-last in Group B standings, and is in desperate need for 3 points to keep their qualifying hopes alive.

More to come shortly! On to victory boys!

Italy v. Armenia - 10/12/12

Brazil 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifying continues this Friday for Armenia, as they face Italy at 9:00 p.m Yerevan time (9 a.m. Los Angeles time) at Hrazdan stadium. For our readers in Yerevan who attend this game, we would greatly appreciate picture uploads in the comment section. Balotelli v. Mkhitaryan. Pirlo v. Movsisyan.Wishing nothing but the best of luck and tremendous strength to our boys on this historic day!

Armenia Soccer 3rd in World Cup Qualifying

After two matches, Armenia (FIFA Rank #53) stands third in Group B qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

On September 7, 2012, Armenia beat Malta in Ta'Qali Stadium on an Artur Sarkisov 70th minute goal.

However, Armenia - which had a quick turnaround - played in Bulgaria just four days later and lost 0-1. It seemed that every time Armenian striker Henrikh Mkhitaryan would charge into the open field, he would immediately be horse-collared down to the pitch. The match eventually deteriorated into a dirty game - 1 red and 4 yellows were handed out to Bulgaria, 2 reds and four yellow to Armenia (most of Armenia's cards came in retaliation for poor, unsportsmanlike and flagrant play by the Bulgarians). Here are the "highlights," if you want to call it that, from the match.

Regardless, Armenia must regroup and move forward, as they now face world #6 Italy on October 12, 2012.