Tag: FIFA
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Thailand coach Akiran Nishino wants to take them to 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 64-year-old Japanese manager was in no mood to waste time as he set high standards for himself stating that he would love to take Thailand to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
July 19, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup: US beat Netherlands to win record fourth title
The US finally took the lead in this Women's World Cup final just after an hour's play when Rapinoe scored the penalty to end as the tournament's joint highest goal scorer with six goals.
July 8, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup: US coach focused on title win after reaching final
On Tuesday, Ellis's side reached their third straight Women's World Cup final after overcoming England 2-1 in the semifinals
July 3, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Sweden beat Germany 2-1, enter semis
The Swedes' first victory over the Germans in 24 years sets up a Women's World cup semifinal clash with the Netherlands, who defeated Italy earlier on Saturday.
June 30, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: US beat France to enter semifinals
A near-capacity crowd of more than 45,000 people were in the stands at Parc des Princes on a sweltering night in Paris for the most-anticipated match-up of the 2019 championship
June 29, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: England advance to final four
Some questioned the choice of the former Manchester United and Everton man to coach the England national team, but he appears to have found just the right balance
June 28, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019: Netherlands, Italy through to quarter-finals
Wednesday is a rest day before the first quarter-final on Thursday pitches England against Norway in Le Havre
June 26, 2019 -
Copa America 2019: Ecuador-Japan draw gives Paraguay ticket to quarterfinals
The draw on Monday gave Paraguay a place in the last-eight of Copa America, where it will face off against hosts Brazil, and knocked both Japan and Ecuador out of the tournament
June 25, 2019 -
US edge past Spain to advance to Women’s World Cup quarters
The outcome sets up a tantalizing quarterfinal clash between the US and host nation France
June 25, 2019 -
Happy Birthday Messi: Veteran’s journey through the years
Irrespective of the man's record with his national team, Messi is one of the best football players of all time and it has been an absolute privilege for all football lovers to watch him play over the years.
June 24, 2019 -
Copa America 2019: Venezuela down Bolivia 3-1, move to quarters
Machis's brace and an excellent performance by a team that has never won a Copa America put Venezuela in second place in the quarter-finals, behind host Brazil, which for its part wiped out Peru 5-0.
June 23, 2019 -
World Cup in ASEAN’s sights in ’15 years’: Thai Foreign Minister
Southeast Asia is home to tens of millions of passionate fans but it lacks high-level national teams, as well as the facilities to put on the massive event.
June 22, 2019 -
Diego Maradona dismisses Alzheimer’s rumours
Maradona, who this month ended an 11-month spell as head coach of Mexican second division side Dorados, has suffered a series of health issues since ending his playing career in 1997.
June 21, 2019 -
Uruguay settle for 2-2 draw against Japan in Copa America
With this draw, Uruguay now leads Group C with four points, Chile has three - ahead of Friday's match against Ecuador - Japan has one and the Ecuadorian team has none.
June 21, 2019 -
FIFA appoints Fatma Samoura as its delegate to run CAF
Samoura is set to remain the FIFA general secretary, although she will delegate some of her tasks within the international governing body.
June 21, 2019 -
Marta dedicates World Cup record to ‘anyone fighting for equality’
Topping the group would, however, also put them on the same side of the draw as both France and potentially the World Cup holders USA.
June 19, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 updates: Germany pummel South Africa, France go past Nigeria, Norway beat South Korea
Norway coach Martin Sjogren expressed concern over star player Hansen's injury as she injured herself in the second half of the match.
June 19, 2019