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
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
FIFA World Cup ticket sales proceed on FIFA.com – over 2,300,000 tickets requested since 5 December
Fans from all around the world can apply for 2018 FIFA World Cup™ tickets as the first window of sales phase 2 proceeds through the official platform
FIFA.com/tickets.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-proceed-on-fifa-com-over-2-300-000-tickets-2925529.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
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
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
El Hadary: Egypt are one family
FIFA.com hears from Egypt's veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, who looks ahead to the Pharaohs' Russia 2018 campaign and talks recently finding the net in the Saudi Professional League.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=el-hadary-egypt-are-one-family-2924985.html
Video Vault: Wanchope's opening day brace
In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com hears from Costa Rica legend Paulo Wanchope, who discusses the honour of opening the 2006 FIFA World Cup against host nation Germany.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=video-vault-wanchope-s-opening-day-brace-2924577.html
Latest decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee
Following the recent meeting of the Disciplinary Committee, FIFA can today confirm the latest sanctions imposed for incidents that occurred during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup™ as well as in international friendlies.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=latest-decisions-of-the-fifa-disciplinary-committee-2924351.html
Gareca: I want Peru to boss matches at the World Cup
Ricardo Gareca tells FIFA.com about his journey from villain to hero in Peru, reaction to the team's return to the FIFA World Cup after a 36-year exile, and how they will approach their opponents at Russia 2018.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=gareca-i-want-peru-to-boss-matches-at-the-world-cup-2923857.html
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