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Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will be the first of its kind – a pioneering solution in stadium design and a blueprint for future sports events – but its sustainable legacy began long before construction even started. The stadium is being made primarily from shipping containers and is set to host matches up to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup… Read More

Belgium’s golden generation outclasses Brazil to reach the 2018 semi-finals De Bruyne dazzles in this special #WorldCupAtHome presentation Watch the full match for free on Sunday 10 May at 18:00 CEST Last week, fans voted on Twitter for Belgium’s frenzied fightback against Japan to re-air as part of our #WorldCupAtHome series. The Red Devils went from 0-2 down to 3-2… Read More

The #WorldCupAtHome series continues with the France-Croatia semi-final from 1998 The Croatians upset the odds by reaching the last four in their first World Cup Trailing by a goal, Les Bleus were rescued by an inspired Lilian Thuram On 8 July 1998, the Stade de France provided the stage for an unprecedented FIFA World Cup™ semi-final. The French were one… Read More

Lilian Thuram’s brace boosts the hosts into the 1998 Final France quickly overturned a second-half deficit against Croatia Relive this World Cup classic on Saturday 9 May at 18:00 CEST France and Croatia have met just twice at the FIFA World Cup™, and the most recent encounter remains fresh in football fans’ memories: a 4-2 win for Les Bleus to… Read More

Franco Baresi turns 60 today (Friday 8 May) The AC Milan and Italy legend is one of the greatest defenders of all time He looks back on his career highlights with FIFA.com He was not the biggest, the strongest, the most powerful or the fastest of defenders, but he is right up there with the very best of them. With… Read More

Franco Baresi turns 60 today (Friday 8 May) The AC Milan and Italy legend is one of the greatest defenders of all time He looks back on his career highlights with FIFA.com He was not the biggest, the strongest, the most powerful or the fastest of defenders, but he is right up there with the very best of them. With… Read More

Franco Baresi turns 60 today (Friday 8 May) The AC Milan and Italy legend is one of the greatest defenders of all time He looks back on his career highlights with FIFA.com He was not the biggest, the strongest, the most powerful or the fastest of defenders, but he is right up there with the very best of them. With… Read More

#WorldCupAtHome continues with Brazil-Ghana from Egypt 1997 Brazil crowned champions for first time at U-17 World Cup Match will be shown in full at 20:00 CEST on Friday 8 May Brazil came from behind to beat defending champions Ghana 2-1 to claim their maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title at Egypt 1997. With an attacking line-up that included Abel, Matuzalem,… Read More

Ronaldinho-led Brazil won their first U-17 World Cup 23 years ago The South Americans outpaced holders Ghana 2-1 in the Egypt 1997 Final Watch the star No10 win his first international trophy on Friday 8 May at 20:00 CEST The FIFA U-17 World Cup™ has long afforded future World Cup stars their first chances to shine on the international stage,… Read More

K League kicks off this weekend Sangmu forward Oh aims high for new season Korea Republic star prospect looks to idol Kim Shinwook Towering centre-forward. Former Ulsan Hyundai man. Superb aerial ability combined with exceptional predatory instincts. It sounds like a portrayal of Korea Republic and Shanghai Shenhua striker Kim Shinwook. And they are indeed the attributes which perfectly describe… Read More