Category Archives: FIFA News

Juventus cruise past Barcelona in Turin

Juventus are in the driver’s seat to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a well-earned 3-0 home win over Barcelona in their quarter-final, first leg, clash on Tuesday evening. A first-half brace by Paulo Dybala led the Italian giants to an important result in Turin, with Giorgio Chiellini heading home early in the second half for a convincing victory ... Read More »

FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Volunteer Training Begins

Training kicks off for FIFA Confederations Cup volunteers across Kazan, Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Sochi Special training will aim to help volunteers in supporting people with disabilities  Former Spain captain Carles Puyol provides a special message of good luck for participants  With just over two months to go until the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, the biggest ... Read More »

Agenda for the 67th FIFA Congress announced

The agenda for the 67th FIFA Congress is now available. Read the full 67th FIFA Congress agenda. The Congress will take place at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre in Manama on Thursday, 11 May 2017 at 09.30 local time. Source Article from http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=4/news=agenda-for-the-67th-fifa-congress-announced-2879181.html Read More »

The Road to UAE 2017

There may be several months to go before the United Arab Emirates rolls out the red carpet for the various confederation champions and the country’s league winners, but the race for places at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 is already well under way. In fact, it is almost over in some parts of the world. With that in ... Read More »

Thousands descend on Mission XI Million festival

6000 children attend Mission XI Million Football Festival in Ahmedabad Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia and Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan were present Mission XI Million hopes to introduce football to 11 million Indian schoolchildren A project closely associated with the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 continued apace in Ahmedabad today, with 6000 children descending on ... Read More »

Hotshot Moran hoping to fire Paraguay to new heights

Pedro Moran is 26 and plays for Paraguay as a pivot Bahamas 2017 will be his third FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup He scooped the adidas Golden Boot at Portugal 2015 with eight goals After capturing the adidas Golden Boot at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, where he took the tournament by storm with ... Read More »

Centurion Fishlock celebrates milestone in style

Jessica Fishlock becomes first Welsh player, male or female, to reach 100 caps Wales are in Pot C for upcoming France 2019 qualifying draw Fishlock is the player-manager for Melbourne City Wales captain Jessica Fishlock became the first player, male or female, from the country to reach 100 appearances, and she marked the occasion by scoring ... Read More »

Osorio shows wisdom of taking advice

Juan Carlos Osorio took over as Mexico coach in October 2015 In the 20 games for which he has been in charge, he has used 20 different line-ups Mexico have taken part in six of the nine editions of the FIFA Confederations Cup, winning in 1999 The FIFA Confederations Cup is unquestionably a special competition for ... Read More »

Three things you need to know about the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup

Preparations for the 2017 Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, during which youth teams representing some of the world’s top clubs will lock horns in late May, are now in full swing. As the big kick-off approaches, FIFA.com presents some key facts about a tournament that constitutes a breeding ground for some of the beautiful game’s stars of the future.  – 79 years ... Read More »

Contenders announced for Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2017

The ten-team line-up for the 79th edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup has been announced, with reigning holders Grasshopper Club in line to defend their title in Zurich. Taking place across 24-25 May, the tournament will see FC Blue Stars, FC Zurich, West Ham United, Anderlecht and Benfica also return from last year’s tournament, being joined by Independiente Santa ... Read More »