Arab teams star on the road to Russia
With Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia having booked their berths at next year’s global finals, FIFA.com looks back on the four Arab nations’ journeys to Russia 2018.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=arab-teams-star-on-the-road-to-russia-2925635.html
The Week in Numbers
Who’s the most successful dribbler in Europe’s big five? Who’s the assist master? Who’s the free-kick king in a land renowned for them? FIFA.com delivers the answers in its stats review.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-week-in-numbers-2925558.html
Teenage kicks as Altafini strikes in Sweden
In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back on Jose Altafini netting a brace in Brazil’s 1958 FIFA World Cup opener.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=teenage-kicks-as-altafini-strikes-in-sweden-2925510.html
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
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