Match officials appointed for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017
FIFA’s Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=match-officials-appointed-for-the-fifa-club-world-cup-uae-2017-2918588.html
FIFA announces latest disciplinary sanctions for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Following the latest meeting of the Disciplinary Committee, FIFA can today confirm the sanctions imposed for incidents that occurred during the latest round of the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-announces-latest-disciplinary-sanctions-for-incidents-during-fifa-2919051.html
FIFA publishes guide to bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™
Following the approval of the bidding regulations for the selection of the host(s) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by the FIFA Council on 27 October in Kolkata India, and in line with the key principle of conducting a transparent bidding process, FIFA has prepared a guide, which is available in four languages and includes links to relevant documentation.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=10/news=fifa-publishes-guide-to-bidding-process-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cuptm-2916170.html
Drama and drought-breaking mark intercontinental route
Ahead of this week's intercontinental play-offs for Russia 2018, FIFA.com takes a look back at some of the many memorable matches-up at the final hurdle in the race for world football's greatest stage.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=drama-and-drought-breaking-mark-intercontinental-route-2918836.html
1954 World Cup winner Hans Schafer passes away, aged 90
Hans Schafer, 1954 FIFA World Cup™ and FC Koln legend, has passed away today aged 90.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=1954-world-cup-winner-hans-schafer-passes-away-aged-90-2918860.html
Klose to bring FIFA World Cup Trophy onto Final Draw stage in Moscow
The top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, Miroslav Klose, has confirmed that he will be taking part in the Final Draw show scheduled to take place in Moscow on 1 December (at 18:00 local time).
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=klose-to-bring-fifa-world-cup-trophy-onto-final-draw-stage-in-moscow-2918800.html
Who can qualify in Africa?
The third and last round of African qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ draws to a close this weekend, with three of the five berths at next year’s tournament still to be determined.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=who-can-qualify-in-africa-2918834.html
Msakni spearheading Tunisian quest for glory
Ahead of the upcoming round of African qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™,
FIFA.com speaks to Tunisia forward Youssef Msakni.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=msakni-spearheading-tunisian-quest-for-glory-2918678.html
World Cup winner Pirlo hangs up boots
The 2006 FIFA World Cup™ winner played his final game for New York City in the club's MLS play-off defeat against Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=11/news=world-cup-winner-pirlo-hangs-up-boots-2918756.html
Paredes: Russia 2018 will be wonderful
Zenit Saint Petersburg have four players in the latest Argentina squad, more than any other club.
FIFA.com hears from Russia-based midfielder Leandro Paredes, who talks Lionel Messi, what his
Albiceleste team-mates can expect in Russia next year and more.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=paredes-russia-2018-will-be-wonderful-2918668.html
Wydad end 25-year Champions League drought
Wydad Casablanca will have the honour of representing Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win over Egypt's Al Ahly in the final of the 53rd CAF Champions League.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=wydad-end-25-year-champions-league-drought-2918679.html
Old friends Hareide & O’Neill assess play-off duel
FIFA.com caught up with Age Hareide and Martin O'Neill, the Denmark and Republic of Ireland coaches, to discuss their friendship, their approach to motivation and the strengths of their respective teams ahead of their FIFA World Cup™ play-off.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=old-friends-hareide-o-neill-assess-play-off-duel-2918607.html
Andersson: Sweden can beat any team in the world
Ahead of their two-legged World Cup qualifying play-off against Italy, Sweden head coach Janne Andersson gives insight into his team's mentality and the reasons they've made it this far.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=andersson-sweden-can-beat-any-team-in-the-world-2918574.html
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
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