Tag: Fifa

Richarlison discusses his desire to be a starter at Qatar 2022 The Brazilian hails Neymar, Rodriguez and Calvert-Lewin He assesses his best position and Everton’s lofty targets Do you remember where you were when James Rodriguez executed that mind-blowing chest, swivel and volley against Uruguay? The Brazilians who can nod affirmatively are not limited to those among the 74,000 eye-witnesses… Read More

Hector Moreno reflects on his adventures with El Tri Mexican defender explains decision to play in Qatari League “We have a wonderful mix of experience and great talent” Hector Moreno is a household name in Mexican football, and one of only 15 players to represent El Tri on 100 or more occasions. He began his footballing journey with a golden… Read More

Humam Tariq dreams of making Qatar 2022 Winger rose to stardom at U-20 World Cup in 2013 Has represented Iraq at every tournament they participated in It was eight years ago at the AFC U-19 Championship that Humam Tariq pulled on the Iraqi national team shirt for the first time. And although the team’s fans could not have imagined it… Read More

Australia’s squad now based entirely in Europe Massive shift for the 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosts Eight first-team players moved to England over the past year One of the fascinating aspects in women’s football over recent years has been how quickly the landscape can change. Be it a massive upswing in crowds, growing on-field standards or media interest. Europe’s collective… Read More

Mohamed Al Mazmi played in the FIFA Beach Beach Soccer World Cup He led United Arab Emirates to two editions of the tournament Al Mazmi is determined to guide the UAE past the group stage Mohamed Bashir Al Mazmi is not one to balk at a challenge. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates beach soccer coach has proven he… Read More

Zambian striker Patson Daka making a name for himself Erling Haaland’s replacement at RB Salzburg Like the Norwegian, he broke through at the FIFA U-20 World Cup In Zambia, 21 is the age of maturity, the start of adulthood, a point in life when responsibilities must be shouldered, as national team forward Patson Daka knows full well. A footballing prodigy,… Read More

Najd Fahd has become the first Saudi woman to win an e-football title Student started playing the game at the age of seven She wants to follow in the footsteps of FIWC champions 2015 was a special year for Saudi Arabia in the FIFA Interactive World Cup, with Abdulaziz Alshehri becoming the first Saudi to win the title after beating… Read More

Rodrigo de Paul is one of the new crop of Argentina internationals Made the starting line-up at the 2019 Copa America Midfielder talks about his early years, the national team and upcoming qualifiers It is hard to believe that Rodrigo de Paul, the tireless midfielder known for his surging runs with Udinese and Argentina, was not always such a selfless,… Read More

Cameroon won gold at the Sydney Olympics 20 years ago Geremi was captain of the Indomitable Lions at the time Former player shares his memories with FIFA.com Twenty years ago to the day, the Indomitable Lions achieved one of the greatest feats in the history of Cameroonian sport by beating Spain in the final of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament… Read More

Gernot Rohr took charge of Nigeria after they failed to qualify for the 2017 AFCON German coach rejuvenated the Super Eagles and took them to Russia 2018 He wants to make Qatar 2022 and possibly grace a maiden quarter-final Before Gernot Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria, the team were at a low ebb, having failed to qualify for… Read More