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Football Kentron is celebrating 2 milestones in this episode! We are officially 2 years old AND releasing our 50th episode! We could not have made it this far without our listeners and followers. Thank you for joining us on our journey to make Armenian football better.

In this show we discuss Pyunik's successful European campaign, a look at the current Armenian Premier League standings and the big questions looming around the National Team.

On the 49th edition of Football Kentron we take a look at some of the key events in the Armenian football game.  After a disappointing UEFA Nations League Campaign the Armenia NT found out their rivals for the upcoming EURO 2024 qualifiers.  

Pyunik continue their European journey and tripped up away in Lithuania to Zalgiris.  A win v Slovan Thursday can seal the deal, making even more history. Elsewhere the Armenian Premier League is growing strong with 4 teams in contention for the title.  Eduard Sperstyan continues his form and our boys are getting by in Europe.

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Oui Oui Oui!!! This special interview is in French ONLY, sorry everyone else lol

Theo sat down with former OM and Armenia NT defender Gael Andonian in July for a special interview to discuss a variety of topics from his early career in Marsielle to playing with Armenia and what he is up to now.

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Armenia were defeated in the final 2 matched of the UEFA Nations League Campaign 5-0 to Ukraine and 3-2 to Ireland.  The boys take a look back throughout the campaign and discuss overarching themes that led us to where we are today.

Don Joaquin Caparros and the FFA have called it quits.  Armenia will have a new manager soon, but who?

Pyunik have an opportunity to venture further into uncharted waters. A double header against Zalgiris can potentially lead to a knockout round birth for the Armenian champions!

Armenia finds itself defending its sovereignty against a genocidal Azerbaijan supported by Turkey.  The brave men and women of the Armenian army defended our borders.  We salute them.

Pyunik defeat Slovan Bratislava 2-0 to become the first Armenian club to win a european match!  Pyunik jump to second place in the group and can push to make more history and make the knockout rounds!

Joaquin Caparros called up his squad for the UEFA Nations League matches agains Ukraine and Ireland, which will see us either remaining in League B or relegated.  A couple of huge names missing off the list, but an overall very strong squad led by the young prodigy Eduard Spertsyan who continues his unreal form with 8 goals and 3 assists in 10 matches.

Pyunik begin their European journey this week as they represent Armenia away to Swiss giants FC Basel.  Pyunik will also face Tigran Barseghyan's Slovan Bratislava and Lithuanian side Zalgiris! 

Eduard Seprtsyan is the best player in Russia, and maybe even the continent right now. Zhirayr Shaghoyan is making the APL his own house and Armenians are taking over.

Lots of news, lots of European action to cover!

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The boys are back and with them comes a whole new season! As transfers begin to wind down, European competition heats up!  Pyunik made history by sealing a spot in UEFA competition this season, only the second Armenian club side ever! The question looms, will it be Europa League or Conference League?  We recap their journey so far and look ahead to the all important second leg in Moldova.  Back home the Armenian Premier League season is underway and with it comes a ton of surprises.  We also take a look at some of the late transfers from the summer and discuss how individual players are doing in their domestic and club seasons.

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European club competitions are underway for Armenian clubs! 

In this special edition of FK, the boys discuss Pyunik's historic win, all other European draws involving Armenian clubs and players, the latest transfers and more!  

Armenian football is growing and cooking, join us before dinner gets cold!

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After an upbeat start to the UEFA Nations League Campaign, the Armenia National Team spiraled out of control in a 3-0 loss to Ukraine followed by an embarrassing 1-4 defeat and 2 red cards. The boys give their closing thoughts on the window.

Transfer window is back and Armenians are expected to go a lot of places. Eduard Spertsyan and Henrikh Mkhitaryan headline the summer's rumors, but where will they go?

Armenian clubs begin preparation for continental competition! Pyunik will play in the first round of the UEFA Champions League while Alashkert and Ararat Yerevan start in the UECL round 1.  Ararat Armenia will begin in UECL round 2. How will they do?

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The UEFA Nations League kicked off this week and Armenia started with a superb team effort against Ireland that resulted in a 1-0 win from a beautiful long range strike from Eduard Spertsyan.  Things got a little frustrating Wednesday evening in Glasgow as Armenia suffered a 2-0 loss to a very strong Scottish side.  Two first half headers were the difference and although Armenia played a great second half there was no real danger.  The boys break down the mathces and give their thoughts on what went wrong in this special quick take edition of FK!

It was an unfortunate result but we move forward!  Armenia travel to Ukraine on Saturday then back in Yerevan for another shot at Scotland.

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