2024-10-08 01:39:55
On February 10, Henrikh Mkhitaryan presented the January issue of Shakhtyor magazine to the fans. And why him? For the simple reason that he is the face of the cover.
The meeting took place on the second floor of the “Miners” brand store, “Donetsk City”. Long before the football player arrived, there was a queue at the entrance. There is one explanation. It is not enough that Donetsk fans missed their favorite football players, it turns out that one of the most popular football players of “Shakhtar” should appear at the match…
Naturally, the main thing for a true fan was the new issue of the magazine. Someone bought the magazine right at the store, while another came with a completely read copy, like 10-year-old Arsen. It turned out that the boy is also a true connoisseur of football. And when he saw that Henrikh was approaching, he cheered up the crowd by chanting “Mkhitaryan, Mkhitaryan”.
The player soon took his place, greeted the fans and immediately started answering their questions, many of which were related to the upcoming Champions League match with Borussia Dortmund.
– Will you come from “Borussia” team?
– We will not come from Hakh, but we will play only for victory.
– Who would you like to see as your opponent in the 1/4 finals of the Champions League?
– First we have to pass “Borussia”, then we will think about other rivals.
– How would you behave if you had such a choice in front of you? Shakhtar will only win the Champions League when you move to Dynamo Kyiv.
– I think that is impossible.
– How many goals will you score against “Borussia”?
– I will try to score as much as I can. But the most important thing is the victory of the team. If we win, it will be much more important than the goals scored.
– January 21 was your birthday. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
– The congratulations of my friends and relatives.
– Until when do you plan to play in Shakhtar?
– My contract is valid until 2015, and I am going to fulfill all my obligations. Then it will be clear.
– Did you watch the “Borussia”-“Hamburg” game?
– No, because at that time we had training. But Mister will tell us all about that game.
– Have you ever failed to score an empty goal?
– More often than capture (laughs).
– If the CIS championship starts, will you play against “Ararat”?
– And will “Ararat” participate in it? If so, it will be fun to play against that team.
– How many goals do you intend to score in the championship?
– There are 12 rounds left. It is necessary to score more than before to help the team to win the championship of Ukraine.
– Are you planning to win the “Golden Boot” award?
– I will try to score as many goals as possible to win that award. But you know that Lionel Messi has already scored 34 goals (Messi also stood out against Getafe in the match of the 23rd round of Primera and is already the scorer of 35 goals – ed.), so it will be very difficult. But, all the same, I will try to stand out as often as possible.
– When did you realize that you will become a football player?
– I took my first football steps at the age of 7. That’s when I realized that I can play football and be a professional.
– Apart from “Shakhtar”, what is your favorite team?
– Now I am in “Shakhtar”, I play in “Shakhtar”, and it is my favorite team.
– Is the friendship with your former teammates of “Metallurg” continuing?
– Yes, I keep in touch not only with football players, but also with the management of the club. I am in close contact with the Armenian football players of “Metalurg” because we have been playing football with them since we were young and we are still playing in the team.
– What is your favorite place in Donetsk?
– Besides Marzabaza, I like the city center. For example, Pushkin Park, where you can walk and sit with friends.
– Are you planning to start a family?
– I would very much like to. If there is time, of course. The most important thing is to find a good girl who will be faithful to me for life.
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