GORILLA mingles with footballing royalty

Thanks to his FIFA Interactive World Cup triumph, Spencer ‘GORILLA’ Ealing earned an invitation to The Best FIFA Football Awards™ in London on Monday.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=gorilla-mingles-with-footballing-royalty-2917360.html

Zidane: The players believe in my message

After being named The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, Zinedine Zidane gave a revealing interview to FIFA.com on his approach to coaching, his attributes in the job and France's World Cup hopes.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=zidane-the-players-believe-in-my-message-2917349.html

Indian couple reveal their World Cup passion

Pannalal and Chaitali Chatterjee's FIFA World Cup™ adventures started in Spain in 1982 and will continue in Russia next year. We learn about the Indian couple's passion for football.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=indian-couple-reveal-their-world-cup-passion-2916005.html

Ronaldo: A landmark moment in my career

Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player for the second year in a row in London on Monday evening, and the delighted attacker shared his thoughts on this achievement with FIFA.com directly afterwards.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=ronaldo-a-landmark-moment-in-my-career-2917256.html

Cristiano, Martens crowned The Best in London

Real Madrid’s star duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane were crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player and Coach respectively, with Dutch duo Lieke Martens and Sarina Wiegman taking home the top individual women’s awards.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=cristiano-zidane-crowned-the-best-in-london-2916647.html

FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final match to take place in Kolkata

FIFA has decided to move the venue of the semi-final between England and Brazil, due to be played on 25 October 2017, to Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, where the match will kick off at 17:00 local time.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=fifa-u-17-world-cup-semi-final-match-to-take-place-in-kolkata-2916902.html

Busacca on female refereeing: India is a big step forward

Massimo Busacca, Head of the FIFA Refereeing Department, has been pleased with the performances of referees so far at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=busacca-on-female-refereeing-india-is-a-big-step-forward-2916814.html

Libertadores crown returns to Brazil

Brazil’s Audax/Corinthians were crowned CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina champions for the first time on Saturday after edging a tense shoot-out victory over Chile’s Colo Colo in Asuncion.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=10/news=libertadores-crown-returns-to-brazil-2916654.html

Al Ahly ease into continental decider

Egypt powerhouse Al Ahly are into their first CAF Champions League final for four years after overwhelming Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel with a stunning semi-final second-leg showing in Alexandria on Sunday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=al-ahly-ease-into-continental-decider-2916653.html

Gomez walks the tightrope for Spain

On a yellow card going into Sunday's quarter-final versus Iran in Kochi, Spain goalscorer Sergio Gomez knew he was risking a suspension for the semi-finals.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=gomez-walks-the-tightrope-for-spain-2916593.html

The Best leaving a legacy at Hackney Marshes

FIFA’s Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban helped deliver new equipment to the historic Hackney Marshes footballing complex in London, in an event which will provide a legacy of The Best FIFA Football Awards™ being hosted in the city.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=the-best-leaving-a-legacy-at-hackney-marshes-2916465.html

Spain and Brazil complete semi-final line-up

We now know the identity of the four semi-finalists at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 after Spain and Brazil ran out victorious in their respective quarter-final ties.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=spain-and-brazil-complete-semi-final-line-up-2916594.html

Brazil comeback leads them to last four

Brazil needed a second-half turnaround to defeat Germany 2-1, and with it, reach the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 in Kolkata on Sunday evening.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275927/match=300394751/match-report.html

Spain set up Mali showdown

Spain eased their way into the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 with a 3-1 victory over Iran in Kochi on Sunday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275927/match=300394738/match-report.html

The Best: 1 day to go

There is just one day left until we reveal the winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards™ at a glittering ceremony at the world famous London Palladium.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=the-best-1-day-to-go-2915248.html

Experience meets ambition in Libertadores semis

The semi-finals of 2017 Copa Libertadores will pitch two of South America’s most successful sides – both previous winners of the competition – against two clubs that are on the up but have yet to lift the trophy.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=experience-meets-ambition-in-libertadores-semis-2916229.html

England's Brewster lights up quarter-final in Goa

FIFA.com spoke to England forward Rhian Brewster following his hat-trick display versus USA in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=england-s-brewster-lights-up-quarter-final-in-goa-2916402.html

Drame: No matter the conditions, we go out to win

FIFA.com speaks to goalscorer Hadji Drame after Mali's quarter-final win over Ghana at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=drame-no-matter-the-conditions-we-go-out-to-win-2916399.html

Ten-man Wydad reach African final

Wydad Casablanca have become the first team through to the final of the CAF Champions League after seeing off USM Alger in the second leg of their last-four duel.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=ten-man-wydad-reach-african-final-2916404.html