FIFA meets the world at Final Draw
In six languages across multiple digital platforms, FIFA engaged international football fans around the globe as they thirsted for coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Final Draw.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=fifa-meets-the-world-at-final-draw-2923438.html
FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Paolo Guerrero with a one-year suspension
On 7 December 2017, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided, after analysing all the specific circumstances of the case, to suspend the Peruvian international player Paolo Guerrero for one year.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=12/news=fifa-disciplinary-committee-sanctions-paolo-guerrero-with-a-one-year-s-2923440.html
Morocco meets Mexico in transatlantic clash
Wydad Casablanca take their first steps on the FIFA Club World Cup stage in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, squaring up against a Pachuca side who are set to become CONCACAF's most experienced side in the competition's history.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=morocco-meets-mexico-in-abu-dhabi-2923431.html
All-Asian encounter set to light up Abu Dhabi
After a slender victory by Al Jazira on Wednesday, an all-Asian clash is set to decide Real Madrid’s first challenger at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=279797/match=300398166/preview.html
Gremio ready for world title tilt
Three-time Copa Libertadores champions Gremio have arrived in the UAE with designs on winning a second trophy in a fortnight and being crowned the best club side in the world.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=gremio-ready-for-world-title-tilt-2923395.html
Bencharki, El Karti, propelling Wydad towards new goals
After spearheading their run to African glory, Wydad Casablanca's front pair of Achraf Bencharki and Walid El Karti have their sights set on going global with their striking talents at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=bencharki-and-el-karti-propelling-wydad-towards-new-goals-2923411.html
The Week in Numbers
FIFA.com's latest statistical review includes goalscoring and drought-breaking in the UEFA Champions League, patience rewarded in Japan and much more.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-week-in-numbers-2923360.html
Russia 2018’s potential classic match-ups
From the moment that the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ was made, fans around the globe have been poring over each of the groups and contemplating who might face who in the knockout rounds.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=russia-2018-s-potential-classic-match-ups-2923255.html
Rafael, Saitama’s saluting hero
Rafael Silva, the Brazilian goal hero of Urawa Reds' AFC Champions League final triumph, speaks to FIFA.com about his crucial strike, his much-loved celebration and his adaptation to Japanese football.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=rafael-saitama-s-saluting-hero-2923263.html
Platt’s “perfect moment” breaks Belgian hearts
In the build-up to Russia 2018,
FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back to 1990 and David Platt's 119th-minute winner against Belgium - a team England will face again at Russia 2018.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=platt-s-perfect-moment-breaks-belgian-hearts-2923004.html
Wydad full of belief as they land in the UAE
CAF Champions League winners Wydad Athletic Club were in high spirits when they arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday morning.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=wydad-full-of-belief-as-they-land-in-the-uae-2922832.html
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