Tag: Fifa

Shanice van de Sanden recalls her “crazy” path into football She discusses Lyon’s quest for another two trophies this month 2023 “will be sick” says the Netherlands attacker When she dances, every member of the Oranjeleeuwinnen pride dances. When she smiles, the whole room smiles with her. And when she’s not at the office sporting an all-orange or all-white uniform,… Read More

Jung Wooyoung took part in Russia 2018, where Korea Republic beat Germany Midfielder wants to lead Al Sadd to continental glory He believes Qatar 2022 will be a great experience for everyone Korea Republic enjoyed something of a fairy tale summer when it co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™. The tournament, at which the Taegeuk Warriors finished a very… Read More

Jung Wooyoung took part in Russia 2018, where Korea Republic beat Germany Midfielder wants to lead Al Sadd to continental glory He believes Qatar 2022 will be a great experience for everyone Korea Republic enjoyed something of a fairy tale summer when it co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™. The tournament, at which the Taegeuk Warriors finished a very… Read More

Ongoing unrest in Libya harming football in the country Local league suspended for 18 months, national team play home games abroad Zakaria Al Harash says country still up to the challenge of World Cup qualifiers The ongoing fighting and instability in Libya has led to a suspension of domestic football for the last 18 months and the national team having… Read More

Doan Van Hau recently returned home from a one-year spell with SC Heerenveen Defender part of Vietnam’s young golden generation Vietnam on track to reach decisive round of World Cup qualifiers for first time Three-time Youth Player of the Year in Vietnam, 2018 AFF Championship winner, 2018 AFC U-23 Championship silver medal, participant in nation’s groundbreaking 2017 FIFA U-20 World… Read More

England’s scapegoat at France 1998. Their hero at Korea/Japan 2002. When David Beckham came up against Argentina four years after being sent off at the FIFA World Cup™, the Three Lions icon was determined to put the record straight. Travel back to 2002 in the latest in FIFA TV’s ‘Mesmerising Moments’ YouTube series and enjoy a perfectly scripted goal from… Read More

Elliot Ragomo is perhaps Oceania’s most decorated futsal player The Solomon Islands star will lead his side to a fourth World Cup next year Kurukuru have set their sights on first-ever knockout-stage qualification Elliot Ragomo has achieved quite a bit in his career. A four-time World Cup captain, over a decade wearing the national team colours and the only Pacific… Read More

La Vinotinto hoping to reach FIFA World Cup™ for first time Players from U-20 World Cup 2017 team are pushing hard for places Some have broken into the team, others during World Cup qualifying When Venezuela finished runners-up at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, their pride was soon followed by a feeling of hope. The expectation was… Read More

Rebekah Stott is set to be a central figure for hosts New Zealand in 2023 Defender grew up in both New Zealand and Australia Football Ferns chasing first-ever qualification from the group stage Role models were so inaccessible for New Zealand defender Rebekah Stott during her childhood that she dreamed of playing international football for USA or China. Progress has… Read More

Atlanta 1996 was the Centennial Olympics Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy and Spain sent star-stacked squads On this day in 1996 Nigeria emerged as the surprise champions “Winning Olympic gold is the ultimate goal for any athlete,” said Kurt Angle. “So can you imagine how badly everyone wanted gold at the Centennial Olympics?” The future WWE megastar overcame the tragic murder… Read More