I AM MORE ARMENIAN THAN BRAZILIAN – MARCOS PIZZELLI
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February 03, 2012 | 15:35
Armenian national team’s midfielder Marcos Pizzelli says he feels
himself more Armenian than Brazilian.
In his interview with Russian Sport Expressnewspaper, Pizzelli who
is playing for Russian Kuban FC, said he knows Armenian, English and
is currently learning Russian.
“Now I feel myself Brazilian- Armenian. I think even more Armenian
than Brazilian,” says Pizzelli, Brazilian by origin.
Marcos Pizzelli says he would never forget about Armenia which gave him
an opportunity to develop his skills. “I am grateful to this country
for everything. I would play for Armenia as long as the squad needs
me,” he stressed.
Speaking about Armenia’s recent successful performance in the EURO
2012 qualifiers, the midfielder stressed that the team was just doing
simple things to achieve results.
“Besides, we are like a family. The coach, goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky
and defender Hovsepyan are heads of the family. Berezovsky is always
ready to help. He is like our father,” Pizzelli emphasized.