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2017 FIFA Confederations Cup draw carried out in Kazan, Russia!

With a particular focus on the beauty of the four Russian Host Cities, the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup held at the Kazan Tennis Academy earlier today, November 26 and it revealed the path to the coveted trophy at next year’s Tournament of Champions. The hosts Russia …

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Draw procedures of the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup confirmed!

The Organising Committee met at the Kazan Tennis Academy today, November 24 and approved the draw procedures of the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. The show that will unveil the road to the coveted trophy of the Tournament of Champions will take place at the same venue …

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Russia’s Semak & Isinbaeva relishing 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup draw role!

Five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergei Semak and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva will be on hand to help with the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on November 26, 2016 in Kazan. The two Russian sporting icons will support FIFA’s Deputy Secretary General for Football, Zvonimir …

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Two-time winner Júlio Baptista to take part in 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup draw!

The Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 will feature a very special guest, whose footballing career has intertwined with the tournament. Júlio Baptista will be on stage in the Russian city of Kazan on November 26, when the Brazilian attacking midfielder will be reunited with the trophy that …

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Wolf chosen as Official Mascot 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia & named Zabivaka!

A wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence has been chosen today by the Russian public as the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Named Zabivaka, which suitably hints at “the one who scores” in Russian, the wolf developed by student designer Ekaterina Bocharova received 53 …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: South Africa beat Russia, reach final!

South Africa secured a date with destiny after the ‘Amajimbos’ defeated Russia 3-1 to become the second Team to qualify for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament final after Brazil, at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa earlier today. A goal apiece by Lyle Foster, Mswati Mavuso and skipper Luke Le …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: Brazil beat leaders Russia 2-0!

Brazil defeated Russia 2-0 in a top of the table clash of the BRICS U-17 Tournament at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa today, October 9. Goals by Victor Oliviera and Vinicius Oliviera led Brazil to their second win of the Tournament, grabbing six point out of a possible six. …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: Russia hammer China 4-1!

Russia grabbed their second win of the Tournament and moved into pole position in the group, displacing Brazil, as the Russian Colts defeated China 4-1 in their second match of the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa. Braces by Lopatin Daniil and Kolesnichenko Kirill proved …

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BRICS U-17 Football Cup: India go down 0-1 fighting to Russia!

The Indian U-16 National Team went down fighting 0-1 against Russia in their opening clash of the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa tonight, October 5. Lopatin Daniil’s third minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in a match largely contested …

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Joma the leading brand at 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup finals!

Argentina lifted the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time in their history last Saturday, October 1 at the Coliseo el Pueblo in Colombia, defeating Russia 5-4. Alan Brandi’s quick-fire brace was ultimately the difference between the two teams. The Joma player shared five goals in the final …

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