Guzman heads Pachuca into semis
Victor Guzman saw Pachuca come out on top during a razor-tight encounter against a ten-man Wydad Casablanca in the opening second round clash of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=279797/match=300398162/match-report.html
The Week in Quotes
This week features Zinedine Zidane's thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's place in world football history, Paulo Fonseca's rather unorthodox appearance at a post-match press conference and Henrikh Mkhitaryan explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't the only "god" at the club.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-week-in-quotes-2923494.html
Holders Japan draw Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup
One year after successfully hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2016, Jordan has taken another step towards the staging of another major female showpiece. Today, the draw took place for the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup, which will offer five spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=holders-japan-draw-australia-in-afc-women-s-asian-cup-2923447.html
Barrios: It’s great to have this responsibility
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Gremio forward Lucas Barrios is focused on bringing the FIFA Club World Cup title back to Brazil.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=barrios-it-s-great-to-have-this-responsibility-2923198.html
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.
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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
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