Lionel Messi seeks to break his own World Cup records: report DOHA – Lionel Messi boasts multiple World Cup records. They involve one-of-a-kind goals, assists and appearances. Barcelona’s former and Paris’ current talisman is seeking to surpass Pele and Miroslav Klose’s achievements that the FIFA is highlighting in a report published Monday ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final … Continue reading
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FIFA president defends Qatar; hits Western ‘hypocrisy’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Photo by Anadolu) DOHA, Qatar – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday defended Qatar from what he called Western “hypocrisy” amid criticism of the Gulf country’s hosting of World Cup 2022. The global tournament is set to open in Qatar on Sunday and will last through Dec. 18.Doha has come under growing European … Continue reading
Minister Orr, Mayor Sohi express disappointment on FIFA’s decision
FIFA decision: Statement from Minister Orr Minister of Culture Ron Orr issued the following statement on the recent FIFA World Cup 2026 host city announcement: “We share in the collective disappointment with soccer fans here in Alberta and across Canada that Edmonton was not chosen as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA … Continue reading
Filipina booters clinch historic FIFA World Cup berth
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – The Philippine women’s football team clinched a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) after beating Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup early Monday (Philippine Time) at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, India. Sarina Bolden set up the Filipinas’ date with … Continue reading
Spanish striker Marañon granted Filipino citizenship
By Azer Parrocha Bienvenido Morejon Marañon MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Spanish striker Bienvenido Morejon Marañon has been granted Filipino citizenship in a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Republic Act No. 11570, signed by Duterte on July 2, grants Marañon “citizenship with all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the duties and … Continue reading
Edmonton to continue FIFA 2026 bid process
News Release Edmonton to continue FIFA 2026 bid process Edmonton has committed to continue in the hunt for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Council decided today to support Edmonton continuing as a candidate host city for the United Bid, a unique tri-country bid that brings together Canada, USA and Mexico. “Being part of one of … Continue reading
Germany get birthday revenge, Ghana crash the party
News Release Germany get birthday revenge, Ghana crash the party (FIFA.com) 06 Aug 2014 © Getty Images THE DAY REPLAYED – The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 got off to a flying start, with eight goals, a major upset and revenge for the last World Cup final among the major headlines on … Continue reading
Titans clash as hosts face Ghana today
News Release FIFA U-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Titans clash as hosts face Ghana today (FIFA.com) © Getty Images There could hardly be a more explosive opening to the seventh edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, as the tournament in Canada kicks off today with the rerun of the 2012 final between reigning … Continue reading
Attendance in FIFA’s Global Stadium reaches 230 million
News Release Attendance in FIFA’s Global Stadium reaches 230 million © FIFA.com Brazil 2014 is proving to be a social, mobile #WorldCup as millions of fans #joinin across FIFA’s official digital platforms. Attendance in the Global Stadium reached 230 million users by the end of the group stage, meaning that FIFA’s digital live and social … Continue reading
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