Five reasons Iceland can shock the world
There is an undeniable novelty factor to Iceland’s participation at Russia 2018. FIFA.com has five reasons why the Nordic newcomers are a team worth fearing.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=five-reasons-iceland-can-shock-the-world-2925037.html
No change at the top as Germany crowned Team of the Year
Germany are the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking’s latest ‘Team of the Year’, having ended 2017 atop the global ladder.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2017/m=12/news=no-change-at-the-top-as-germany-crowned-team-of-the-year-2925506.html
Huitema, a Canadian star on the rise
As 2017 comes to a close, Jordyn Huitema is sure to reflect fondly on what has been a year of progress and development for the Canadian youngster.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=12/news=huitema-a-canadian-star-on-the-rise-2925451.html
Mbappe’s year to remember
To mark his 19th birthday,FIFA.com looks back at what an outstanding year 2017 has been for Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=mbappe-s-year-to-remember-2925514.html
Wiegman agrees Netherlands contract extension
Sarina Wiegman, the reigning Best FIFA Women's Coach, has extended her contract with the Netherlands until 2020.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=12/news=wiegman-agrees-netherlands-contract-extension-2925504.html
Heraf signs on as Football Ferns coach
Austrian Andreas Heraf has been charged with leading New Zealand to the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 after signing a two-year deal.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=heraf-signs-on-as-football-ferns-coach-2925497.html
France 2019 dreams come into view for referees
FIFA in cooperation with the confederations recently developed a revised list of 35 referee and 69 assistant referee candidates – representing all six confederations and 56 countries – for the biggest tournament in women’s football.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=12/news=france-2019-dreams-come-into-view-for-referees-2925064.html
Emerging Asano eyes World Cup breakthrough with Japan
FIFA.com hears from rising star Takuma Asano whose performances helped Japan qualify for Russia 2018, and who is shaping as a key figure for Samurai Blue after improving his game in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=tues-emerging-asano-eyes-world-cup-breakthrough-with-japan-2924604.html
The history-making German coach seeking glory with Korea DPR
German Thomas Gerstner tells FIFA.com about his experiences as Korea DPR's first foreign coach, and the team's progress as they seek to defend their crown at France 2018.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-history-making-german-coach-seeking-glory-with-korea-dpr-2924603.html
Lopetegui's four keys to success
Julen Lopetegui speaks to FIFA.com about four key factors that have been key to reviving Spain's national team during his reign.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=lopetegui-s-four-keys-to-success-2925424.html
Korea DPR top East Asia’s elite
Four of Asia’s best had the chance to test themselves over the past week with the sixth edition of the EAFF Championship in Japan, where Korea DPR triumphed despite their shock elimination on the road to France 2019 earlier this year.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=korea-dpr-top-east-asia-s-elite-2925349.html
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