Video Vault: A landmark World Cup for Russian football
In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com hears from former Soviet Union defender Vladimir Ponomaryov, who shares his memories of helping the Russians to their best ever standing at a global finals, at England 1966.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=video-vault-a-landmark-world-cup-for-russian-football-2925030.html
FIFA 1904: The year in review
FIFA 1904 has brought readers stunning off-the-pitch images of the beautiful game in 2017. FIFA.com highlights 12 extraordinary pictures that were included in this year's editions.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=12/news=fifa-1904-the-year-in-review-2925052.html
Danes delighted with dynamic 2017
In the year in which Denmark sealed their return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010, they went unbeaten and as a result were the best movers in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking by points.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2017/m=12/news=danes-delighted-with-dynamic-2017-2925512.html
A year of huge development and historic moments
Women’s football is an integral part of FIFA.com – and not just during tournaments. Many current and former players, coaches and important figures within national associations have fielded questions from us this year.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=12/news=a-year-of-huge-development-and-historic-moments-2925454.html
The Walter-weather miracle men in numbers
Singing in the shower and a freakish silence, The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean, and Batigol and El Cholo feature as FIFA.com delivers some spellbinding stats behind West Germany’s 1954 triumph.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-walter-weather-miracle-men-in-numbers-2925637.html
Venerating five of football's retired royals
Xabi Alonso, Kaka, Philipp Lahm, Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti retired in 2017. With some stats, goals and quotes from some big football personalities, FIFA.com pays tribute.
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The Best of 2017
As they say: save the best for last! The year 2017 will end in a few days and it is time to look back. What will be remembered from 2017? What were the footballing highlights?
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=12/news=the-best-of-2017-2925490.html
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
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