THE DAY REPLAYED – There was a party atmosphere in Baku on Friday as the last two quarter-finals at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup were marked by a birthday, a surprise and superb action all round. The birthday belonged to Germany coach Anouschka Bernhard, whose players ensured it was an occasion to remember with a late 2-1 defeat ... Read More »
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Ghana stun favourites Japan
Ghana secured a 1-0 win over Japan to make it through to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals – the first African side to do so, sening send the favourites crashing out thanks to a solitary Sherifatu Sumaila strike. More » Read More »
Almeida: It’ll go down to the wire
Guatemala have it all to play for and in the next 180 minutes of football they have their destiny in their own hands. Two more top-class performances are needed to have the chance to make history by reaching the final hexagonal round in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Any slip-ups and they will be left watching ... Read More »
Amado: I’ve fulfilled all my dreams
After 14 years defending the colours of Spain, goalkeeper Luis Amado called time on his international career in August, just months before the start of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012. In an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, the veteran custodian explained his decision and looked ahead to the showpiece event in November. “It was quite a complicated step to ... Read More »
Amado: I’ve fulfilled all my dreams
After 14 years defending the colours of Spain, goalkeeper Luis Amado called time on his international career in August, just months before the start of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012. In an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, the veteran custodian explained his decision and looked ahead to the showpiece event in November. “It was quite a complicated step to ... Read More »
Keep up with derby weekend!
Some of the biggest, most passionate, derbies in club football are set to take place this weekend – and you can follow all of the action as it happens with FIFA.com’s World Match Centre. We will keep you updated with live scores, goalscorers and results from leagues on every continent across the world, plus provide the latest pictures, photo galleries, ... Read More »
Germany strike late again
Germany made it into the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Brazil, but it took a last-minute Rebecca Knaak volley to steer them past the South Americans. More » Read More »
Germany strike late again
Germany made it into the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Brazil, but it took a last-minute Rebecca Knaak volley to steer them past the South Americans. More » Read More »
Portugal’s other big-city clássico
While the rivalry between Porto and Sporting Lisbon might only the third-biggest in Portugal, behind the two each club plays out with Benfica, that does not mean to say the fixture, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, is any less exciting. Thanks to the passion generated by both sets of fans, their successful records and the antagonism that exists ... Read More »
Flourishing A-League boosted by headline acts
Australia’s A-League is set to reach a new level of esteem on the back of an influx of marquee signings. Unprecedented interest has been sparked Down Under during the past month with the arrival of Alessandro Del Piero, Emile Heskey and Shinji Ono for the new season, which kicks off on Friday. The trio have provided massive impetus to a ... Read More »
