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Wydad crowned African champions

Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca will represent Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 after defeating Egyptian giants Al Ahly 2-1 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League final.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=wydad-crowned-african-champions-2918627.html

Greece seek redemption after Hellenic nightmare

Ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off with Croatia, FIFA.com takes a closer look at Greece's rollercoaster last few years as coach Michael Skibbe gets set for a tricky two-legged encounter in order to get to Russia 2018.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=greece-seek-redemption-after-hellenic-nightmare-2918573.html

The Week in Quotes

This week we feature soundbites reflecting on the recently-concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 and look forward to several mouthwatering World Cup qualifying play-offs.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=the-week-in-quotes-2918608.html

Wydad, Al Ahly 90 minutes from glory

With 90 down and 90 to go, the CAF Champions League enters its final stanza on a knife edge, with Wydad Casablanca hosting Al Ahly and a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 on the line.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=wydad-al-ahly-90-minutes-from-glory-2918594.html

The Week in Numbers

A schoolboy scoring, a defender breaking ground and veterans smashing century barriers feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, along with the end of an enduring run and a fantastic fightback.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=the-week-in-numbers-2918517.html

Video Vault: When Haiti stole hearts in 1974

In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com looks back on Haiti's journey at West Germany 1974, when the Caribbean nation stole the hearts of host nation fans.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=video-vault-when-haiti-stole-hearts-in-1974-2918437.html

FIFA Diversity Award 2017 crowns Soccer Without Borders

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura awarded the trophy of the FIFA Diversity Award 2017 to Soccer Without Borders, an organisation using football as the key tool to build the confidence and assist with the integration of young refugees in places like the United States and Uganda.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/sustainability/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-diversity-award-2017-crowns-soccer-without-borders-2918447.html

FIFA FIFPro World11 Predictor winners revealed

Football fans around the globe took part in the FIFA FIFPro World11 2017 Predictor, with fantastic exclusive prizes on offer, and the winners have been revealed!

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-fifpro-world11-predictor-winners-revealed-2918544.html

O'Neill: Our togetherness is our strength

Ahead of Northern Ireland's European play-off with Switzerland, FIFA.com sat down with manager Michael O'Neill, who discusses what it would mean for the country to reach their first FIFA World Cup since Mexico 1986.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=o-neill-our-togetherness-is-our-strength-2918477.html

Solo sets sights on long-term growth

Solomon Islands has long been renowned as a football hotbed in the Pacific, but taking their game to the next level means setting some development goals, according to the nation's technical director.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2017/m=11/news=solo-sets-sights-on-long-term-growth-2918536.html

Continental decider set as Gremio prevail

Gremio’s decade-long wait to reach a fifth Copa Libertadores final is over despite a 1-0 home loss against Ecuador’s Barcelona in the semi-final second-leg on Wednesday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=continental-decider-set-as-gremio-prevail-2918513.html

One month to go: Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

There is now only one month to go until the competing teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ discover who they will face during the group stage of the tournament.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=one-month-to-go-final-draw-for-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-2918480.html

UEFA play-offs: 8 players to watch

With the Russia 2018 play-offs looming in Europe, FIFA.com looks at eight key players who could emerge as heroes for their respective teams.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=uefa-play-offs-8-players-to-watch-2918338.html

A bond born from football comes full circle after three decades

At the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Roberto ‘Beto’ Granados missed the hosts' second-round match to attend the birth of his son. Over 30 years on, that same son nominated him to attend the Opening Match at Russia 2018 with FIFA's 'Bring Someone Special' campaign.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=a-bond-born-from-football-comes-full-circle-after-three-decades-2917366.html

Grohemania lights up Gremio's road to glory

Marcelo Grohe performed a miracle by the Gulf of Guayaquil. It shook the internet. FIFA.com reflects on the Banks-compared save, its aftermath, and Gremio’s quest to reach UAE 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=grohemania-lights-up-gremio-s-road-to-glory-2918172.html

Lanus comeback seals maiden final berth

Lanus are into their first Copa Libertadores decider after an epic comeback sealed an extraordinary semi-final victory over compatriots River Plate on Wednesday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=lanus-comeback-seals-maiden-final-berth-2918388.html

Fans relish Confederations Cup experience

The FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 was declared an overwhelming success, with the first-rate football on the field matched by a colourful carnival atmosphere off it.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=10/news=fans-relish-confederations-cup-experience-2918298.html

India 2017 in numbers

The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 was a thrilling tournament enjoyed by well over a million spectators. Enjoy some of the main stats from the tournament, courtesy of FIFA.com.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=india-2017-in-numbers-2918336.html

Trailblazing Kerr eyes new heights for Scotland

Shelley Kerr, who left a coaching role in men's football to become new manager of Scotland's women's team, speaks to FIFA.com about her plans for the future of the team and World Cup ambitions.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=trailblazing-kerr-eyes-new-heights-for-scotland-2918318.html

Russia 2018 stadium progress: October 2017

Every month FIFA.com provides readers with a full breakdown of how progress is going with the construction and renovation of the tournament’s stadiums.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=russia-2018-stadium-progress-october-2017-2918314.html

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