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2017 FIFA Confederations Cup: FIFA names Technical Study Group and awards!

The FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG), which analyses matches at international tournaments and highlights the latest trends in the game, will be made up of the following renowned football experts for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia! Gabriel Calderon: former Argentina international who played at the 1982 and 1990 …

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FIFA to step up anti-discrimination mechanisms at 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup!

For the first time in an official tournament, FIFA will use a three-step procedure in case of discriminatory incidents and also deploy anti-discrimination observers at all matches of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. With this three-step procedure, referees will have the authority to first stop the match and request a …

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adidas Football presents Gosha Rubchinskiy Season II!

The world’s leading football brand adidas has once again joined hands with high fashion show and presents the new collection adidas Football x Gosha Rubchinskiy Season II. Known for its unique view of the world of fashion, Gosha Rubchinskiy has created a series of clothing inspired by the Russian youth …

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Australia to bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

Australia will bid to host the world’s largest and most prestigious women’s sporting event – the FIFA Women’s World Cup – in 2023. The announcement was made by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman Steven Lowy in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra …

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AFC’s Shaikh Salman hails South Korea for successful hosting of FIFA U-20 World Cup!

The AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed South Korea’s incredibly successful hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup which concluded on Sunday, June 11. Shaikh Salman noted that the success truly reflects South Korea’s position in world football, as well as its ability and enhanced reputation …

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FIFA awards Russian media rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup!

FIFA has granted the Russian media rights for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup to the 2SPORT2 consortium (representing Channel One, RTR and Match TV), which will ensure comprehensive TV, internet, mobile and radio coverage of the competition. In line with FIFA’s aims to reach the widest possible audience and to …

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England create history by winning 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea!

England made history in the South Korean city of Suwon as they claimed their first FIFA U-20 World Cup, capping off a scintillating tournament with a 1-0 win over Venezuela in a pulsating final on Sunday. Both sides did even more to enhance the already exemplary reputations they have built …

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adidas & Parley turn New York City blue with their inaugural 5K Run to raise awareness for the oceans!

On June 8 night, adidas and Parley for the Oceans invited their communities of runners, athletes, ocean ambassadors, environmentalists, artists, influencers and media to unite during their first ever Run For The Oceans as they turned New York City blue to spread awareness for ocean conservation. The initiative between adidas, …

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Cristiano Ronaldo stays atop Forbes list of richest athletes!

Portugal and Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo remained atop Forbes magazine’s list of 100 highest-paid athletes of the world with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James moving up to second taking over from Argentina and FC Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi. The 32-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is estimated to have earned an estimated …

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