Representatives of Armenian football fan movements have proposed Gevorg Ghazaryan as a candidate for the post of FFA President.

ArmInfo. Representatives of the fan movements of the Armenian national team and Armenian clubs have nominated former Armenian national team player Gevorg Ghazaryan for the post of President of the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA).

In their statement, they noted that Armenian football is currently on the threshold of a decisive stage. "The FFA presidential elections are coming up, which could become the culmination of a two-year struggle and a turning point in the future of Armenian football. This is not just another election, but an opportunity to put an end to long-standing problems and open a new chapter in the development of Armenian football," the statement published on their Facebook page reads.

The fan movements expressed their conviction that Armenian football requires systemic changes, new approaches, and the consolidation of the football community. "In our opinion, the FFA should be headed by a person who has a long history in football, understands the problems of Armenian football from the inside, lives and breathes football, and has clear goals for its development. Gevorg Ghazaryan has represented the Armenian national team with honor for many years, played for Armenian and European clubs, and has had a rich career as a professional footballer," the fan movements recalled.

They attached particular importance to Ghazaryan's high standing in the football world and among the public. "The respect and love of fans, earned over the years, are important values that can become a solid foundation for decision-making based on trust, independence, and solely in the interests of football," the statement noted.

The fan movements also announced their intention to soon announce the team members and their program for the development of Armenian football. The following movements signed the statement: FAF, RED EAGLES, ALFA FUN CLUB, SECTOR 18, BLACK PANTHERS, and SOUTH WEST ULTRAS.

As a reminder, following the national team's defeat to North Macedonia in October 2024, head coach Aleksandar Petrakov was dismissed. However, fans also began demanding the resignation of FFA President Armen Melikbekyan, expressing dissatisfaction not only with the poor performance of football teams across various age groups but also with the federation's overall activities. Despite this, the leadership of the Football Federation of Armenia responded to the demands by refusing to resign. In February 2025, protests by fan movements resumed, demanding the resignation of the FFA president. As a result, on March 1, nine FAF members were detained for three days for an action during the Pyunik-Ararat football match. They were accused of hooliganism. It should be added that on November 4, it was announced that changes had been made to the FFA Charter related to language and residency requirements. According to football circles, this was done to clear the way for the presidency for Denis Djoraeff, the brother of the renowned French footballer of Armenian descent, Youri Djoraeff.