Armenian national football team captain ends professional career

YEREVAN. – Armenian capital city Yerevan’s FC Pyunik and national football squad captain Sargis Hovsepyan has retired from the game, Pyunik informs. And the 39-year-old legendary player released a statement in this connection. 

“I have been in professional football for 24 years. [And] Ever since Armenia’s independence, I completely devoted myself to our football. I always entered the pitch with the motto of victory and the concept of fair play. [But] I believe the time has come for me to end my exploits.     

Naturally, the long road of football was not easy, and I wish to thank all those with whom we crafted the history of this period.  

I wish to especially thank Armenian national team manager Vardan Minasyan. Under his leadership, our squad has reached the greatest heights. I am thankful to all my teammates. Thanks to the football fans that supported us.   

I am happy to have been in football for such long years. I wish great triumphs to Armenia’s national team, to Armenian football, and to my dear Pyunik,” Sargis Hovsepyan’s statement reads in particular.