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Popular India defender Sandesh Jhingan talks with FIFA.com Inspirational figure on and off the pitch “If I worry (about injury) it will be an injustice to those with genuine hardship” A robust and powerful presence on the field, Sandesh Jhingan has become one of India’s most popular and passionate footballers. Robust in the challenge and strong in the air, the… Read More

Popular India defender Sandesh Jhingan talks with FIFA.com Inspirational figure on and off the pitch “If I worry (about injury) it will be an injustice to those with genuine hardship” A robust and powerful presence on the field, Sandesh Jhingan has become one of India’s most popular and passionate footballers. Tough in the challenge and strong in the air, the… Read More

Theerathon Bunmathan riding high for club and country Thailand fullback achieved milestone success in Japan last season War Elephants chasing maiden World Cup berth Theerathon Bunmathan created a slice of history last year by becoming the first Thai player to win the J.League. Now he is hoping to help Thailand reach new heights during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying… Read More

France’s comprehensive 2018 triumph joins the #WorldCupAtHome lineup Griezmann, Pogba and Mbappe helped Les Bleus put four past Croatia The 2018 Final re-airs Sunday 17 May at 18:00 CET It has been nearly two years since France raised the World Cup Trophy inside Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. This Sunday, the #WorldCupAtHome brings it all back with another look at the 2018… Read More

#WorldCupAtHome series concludes with Final of last World Cup Led by tournament Golden Ball winner Luka Modric, Croatia acquitted themselves admirably Les Bleus lift World Cup for second time in their history When Croatia and France lined up in the tunnel of the Luzhniki Stadium on 15 July 2018 for the Final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Les… Read More

Twin challenges for Osama Omari with Syria Midfielder is based in Qatar where he hopes to appear at World Cup He has led the Eagles of Qasioun to top of their group in Asian qualifiers The word ‘impossible’ is not one you will find in Osama Omari’s dictionary. The talented midfielder aspires to lead Syria to their maiden FIFA World… Read More

An all-South American encounter is next for the #WorldCupAtHome Colombia reached the quarter-finals for the first time at Brazil 2014 The hosts had their hands full in their quest for the final four The knockout phase at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ began with four of the five remaining South American sides drawn together in a battle for one… Read More

An all-South American encounter is next for the #WorldCupAtHome Colombia reached the quarter-finals for the first time at Brazil 2014 The hosts had their hands full in their quest for the final four The knockout phase at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ began with four of the five remaining South American sides drawn together in a battle for one… Read More

UNESCO has entered into partnership with a CBF project Gol do Brasil uses football to help vulnerable children The partnership was part-financed by the FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund The FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ continues to bear fruit in its host country. Its Legacy Fund, indeed, has just aided the CBF’s Gol do Brasil social project entering into a… Read More

#WorldCupAtHome continues with Brazil-Colombia quarter-final from 2014 Clash saw Neymar pick up serious injury David Luiz’s free-kick settled it for A Seleção The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ produced a thrilling quarter-final clash between Brazil and Colombia, from which Felipe Scolari’s charges emerged victorious to set up a last-four meeting with Germany. The game, however, was also tinged with sadness… Read More