Mission XI Million sets new milestones for Indian football
As part of the legacy of hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, the Mission XI Million (MXIM) programme not only reached its stated goals, it far exceeded them.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=mission-xi-million-sets-new-milestones-for-indian-football-2925555.html
Football's Christmas presents
From Jairzinho to Emmanuel Amuneke, FIFA.com takes a look at the special footballing 'gifts' which were delivered on 25 December, Christmas Day.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2008/m=12/news=football-christmas-presents-986316.html
FIFA President impressed with Gulf Cup kick-off
The 23rd edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup kicked off in Kuwait, watched on by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as fans packed in for the opening days to see the eight participants get the tournament rolling.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=12/news=fifa-president-impressed-with-gulf-cup-kick-off-2925682.html
The young stars of 2017
FIFA.com presents you with 11 young players who have hit the headlines this year and who are likely to continue doing so in the future.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-young-stars-of-2017-2925601.html
The Week in Quotes
This week features Rivaldo comparing today's stars of the beautiful game with ones during his playing days, Luka Modric discussing his future and Andres Iniesta previewing one of the biggest club matches on the football calendar.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-week-in-quotes-2925599.html
England expects after Young Lions roar in 2017
After England were victorious at both the FIFA U-20 World Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, we sat down with the two winning coaches – Paul Simpson and Steve Cooper – to discuss the secrets behind the Young Lions’ success.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=12/news=england-expects-after-young-lions-roar-in-2017-2925456.html
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
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