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Brazil’s class of 1982 is considered by many their best-ever side They didn’t win the trophy but they indubitably wowed the world in Spain Coach Tele Santana passed away 15 years ago today 19 Brazil entered Spain 1982 on a 19-match unbeaten run, having scoring 46 goals and conceded just ten in the process. That sequence included ten successive victories… Read More

16 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams drawn into seven groups Brazil-Germany and Spain-Argentina are among the standout men’s clashes Sweden, USA, Australia and New Zealand comprise a must-see women’s pool The 28 teams that have qualified for the Olympic football tournaments discovered their group opponents after the official draw was conducted at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today.… Read More

The countdown to Tokyo 2020 is on. On 21 April at 10:00 CET, FIFA will host the Olympic Football Tournament draws in Zurich, Switzerland. Fans around the world and the team delegations will have the opportunity to follow the draws from their homes here on FIFA.com, on the FIFA YouTube channel, Twitter (@FIFA.com), Facebook, Weibo and WeChat (FIFAOfficial). The live-streamed show will be hosted… Read More

104 goals were scored at the men’s tournament four years ago – also an Olympic record. Stars such as Landon Donovan, Samuel Eto’o, Patrick M’Boma, Hidetoshi Nakata, Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldinho, Xavi and record scorer Ivan Zamorano had contributed to the previous tournament record (103) set at Sydney 2000. At Rio 2016, the goals-per-game average was 3.25 compared with just 2.34… Read More

Olympic Football Tournaments (FIFA.com) 20 Apr 2021 © FIFA.com FIFA Legends Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen speak with FIFA.com They will be draw assistants for the Olympic football tournaments on Wednesday Olympic memories, anecdotes and players to watch discussed Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen both had careers filled with moments successfully dealing with high-pressure situations. However, this Wednesday they will… Read More

Full line-up for Women’s Olympic Football Tournament now complete Group-stage draw to take place on 21 April at FIFA headquarters in Zurich We highlights interesting facts and figures about the event All 12 berths at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament have now been filled. The final place went to Chile, who who will be making their debut at the event.… Read More

Olympic Football Tournaments (FIFA.com) 20 Apr 2021 © Getty Images FIFA Legends Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen speak with FIFA.com They will be draw assistants for the Olympic football tournaments on Wednesday Olympic memories, anecdotes and players to watch discussed Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen both had careers filled with moments successfully dealing with high-pressure situations. However, this Wednesday they… Read More

Manoel Tobias is one of the greatest players in futsal history On his 50th birthday, he reflects on his glorious career He also discusses training with Ronaldinho and Lithuania 2021 “I was like Cristiano Ronaldo is – I always had such desire to be the best I could possibly be and keep on winning,” said Manoel Tobias. That insatiability is… Read More

Samantha Johnson will present the live-streamed event on 21 April. FIFA Legends Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen will be the draw assistants. The 28 teams that have qualified for the Olympic football tournaments will discover their first opponents in the draw, to be held on 21 April at 10:00 CET, at the Home of FIFA in Zurich. Hosts Japan will… Read More

Due to the current epidemiological situation in Zurich and Switzerland as a whole, FIFA and the Organising Committee have decided to postpone the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, which is traditionally held over the Ascension holiday. COVID-19 caused the cancellation of last year’s tournament – but the organisers are still hoping that this year’s event will go ahead, if possible, at… Read More