Your creativity could take you to the World Cup!
You could be just one winning phrase away from an unforgettable trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Submit your slogans now!
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=your-creativity-could-take-you-to-the-world-cup-2926408.html
Signeul braced for Finnish challenge
Starting her coaching career at the age of 21, Anna Signeul, now 56, speaks with FIFA.com about her latest challenge: getting Finland to the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019.
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The Week in Quotes
Our latest round-up features tributes to Cyrille Regis and Ronaldinho, Geoff Hurst on Harry Kane and Antonio Cassano on Paulo Dybala.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2018/m=1/news=the-week-in-quotes-2926723.html
The Week in Numbers
Mario Balotelli, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, and Paul Pogba star in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, along with a rapid goal, some on-song Lions, and an all-time Barça-Real record being under threat.Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2018/m=1/news=the-week-in-numbers-2926550.html
Communication and cooperation stressed by summit participants
At the fifth FIFA Executive Football Summit of the 2017/2018 series in Amsterdam, representatives from 21 FIFA member associations held discussions on the FIFA Forward Programme, the future of youth and women’s competitions, the transfer system and players' status. FIFA.com rounds up some of the reactions.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2018/m=1/news=communication-and-cooperation-stressed-by-summit-participants-2926713.html
FIFA obtains preliminary injunction against viagogo
The Hamburg District Court has issued a preliminary injunction against Switzerland-based viagogo AG, banning the company from offering tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ via its viagogo.de online ticket marketplace prior to FIFA officially allocating such tickets and/or to viagogo AG physically possessing them.Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=fifa-obtains-preliminary-injunction-against-viagogo-2926697.html
Duggan and Ireland upsetting the odds
Karen Duggan speaks to FIFA.com about Republic of Ireland's quest to make the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ their first major tournament and explains why she has opted against turning professional.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=duggan-and-ireland-upsetting-the-odds-2926692.html
Heroes' welcome for defeated Dutch
In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week we look back to 1974 and the spectacular scenes that greeted the beaten Netherlands team on their return to Amsterdam.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=heroes-welcome-for-defeated-dutch-2926500.html
Kuwait & Tunisia climb as top ten hold firm
With just 22 matches played, all friendlies, since the December edition, it is no surprise to see few significant changes in the first FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking of 2018, with Germany remaining on top.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2018/m=1/news=kuwait-tunisia-climb-as-top-ten-hold-firm-2926432.html
Lively exchanges at fifth FIFA Executive Football Summit in Amsterdam
Presidents and general secretaries from 21 FIFA member associations and three confederations (AFC, CONCACAF and UEFA) debated issues, including the FIFA Forward Programme and the future of youth and women’s competitions.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2018/m=1/news=lively-exchanges-at-fifth-fifa-executive-football-summit-in-amsterdam-2926547.html
Ronaldinho calls time on mesmerising career
Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA World Cup winner Ronaldinho has retired from professional football, bringing to an end a two-decade career on the pitch adorned with medals, trophies and a legacy of outrageous talent.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2018/m=1/news=ronaldinho-calls-time-on-mesmerising-career-2926508.html
CONCACAF's best battle for France 2018 berths
Trinidad and Tobago will be the setting for the ninth edition of the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, which begins on Thursday, with three places at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup up for grabs.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=concacaf-s-best-battle-for-france-2018-berths-2926412.html
France 2018 match schedule revealed
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 moved a step closer on Wednesday 17 January, with the announcement of the match schedule.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=12/news=france-2018-match-schedule-revealed-2925583.html
Two-time Grand Finalist Michael Labelle signs for New York Red Bulls
In the hunt to win the first ever MLS Cup, New York Red Bulls have already made a new signing – two-time Grand Finalist Michael Labelle.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifaeworldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=two-time-grand-finalist-michael-labelle-signs-for-new-york-red-bulls-2926477.html
Investment sparking fresh Icelandic dreams
As they chase a first FIFA Women's World Cup in the wake of humbling two-time champions Germany, Iceland are reaping the benefits of significant FIFA Forward-supported investment. FIFA.com hears from a player and administrator on the impact it has had.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2018/m=1/news=investment-sparking-fresh-icelandic-dreams-2926327.html
Lineker: World Cup goals are an explosion of emotion
Having evolved from a supreme penalty box poacher to a recognisable sports broadcaster and social media heavyweight, we sat down with former England striker Gary Lineker to talk FIFA World Cup memories and Russia 2018 expectations.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=lineker-world-cup-goals-are-an-explosion-of-emotion-2926213.html
Di Maria: Messi is already the greatest
Argentina star Angel Di Maria speaks with www.sc.qa (the website of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the body responsible for delivering the infrastructure and host country operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™) about the huge impact the World Cup in Qatar will have across the Arab world.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=di-maria-messi-is-already-the-greatest-2926394.html
Van Basten: Together we can achieve the best for football
Former Dutch international and current FIFA Chief Officer for Technical Development Marco van Basten speaks to FIFA.com ahead of the Fifth FIFA Executive Football Summit in Amsterdam.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2018/m=1/news=van-basten-together-we-can-achieve-the-best-for-football-2926430.html
Simonyan: Russia reaching final four would be huge success
Captain of the USSR team at Sweden 1958, who also scored the Soviets' first ever goal in FIFA's most prestigious competition, Nikita Simonyan speaks with FIFA.com to revisit the World Cup 60 years ago and share his thoughts on the upcoming tournament on home soil in Russia.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2018/m=1/news=simonyan-russia-reaching-final-four-would-be-huge-success-2926330.html
Giggs takes Wales post
2008 FIFA Club World Cup winner Ryan Giggs, who won 64 Wales caps between 1991 and 2007, replaces previous boss Chris Coleman, who left for English Championship side Sunderland in November.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2018/m=1/news=giggs-takes-wales-post-2926342.html
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