Life is full of smiles and tears, and one can very quickly give way to the other. Though 17-year-old Canada goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx has a whole life ahead of her, she has learned that lesson early, having just experienced her first emotional rollercoaster ride at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016. Voted the Live Your Goals Player of the Match in her side’s second group match against Germany, she was all smiles as she fielded questions from the media after the game, proudly clutching the certificate in her hands. “You have days like this when everything comes off for you, and you have to make the most of it,” Proulx told FIFA.com ... FIFA.com - News
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Historic landmarks highlight Oceanian qualifiers
There have numerous milestones ticked off in Oceanian football over recent years, and the past fortnight in Vanuatu has seen another achieved. Vanuatu won through to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, qualifying for their very first FIFA event in the process. New Zealand as winners of the other semi-final in the OFC U-20 Championship will join them in Korea Republic next year. The very fact that two OFC nations were allocated tickets for the 24-nation event is also noteworthy. It is the first time that two qualification berths have been granted to the continent at this level, and comes on the back of last year’s U-20 World Cup where qualifiers Fiji and host nation New ... FIFA.com
FIFA Statement on CAS decision concerning Gibraltar
Following the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concerning Gibraltar, the FIFA Council is expected to discuss the matter at its next meeting on 9 and 10 May 2016 and decide on the next steps, including a potential request to amend the 66th FIFA Congress agenda in order to submit the Gibraltar FA’s application for FIFA membership. ...
Agenda for the 66th FIFA Congress now available on FIFA.com
The agenda for the 66th FIFA Congress taking place in Mexico City on 12 and 13 May 2016 is now available in a dedicated section on FIFA.com.Key items on the agenda include the implementation of FIFA’s reforms, the ratification of the revised budget for the 2015-2018 cycle and a potential vote on the Football Federation of Kosovo being admitted as member of FIFA. The landmark reforms, which will be reflected in the new FIFA Statutes coming into force on 27 April 2016, are outlined in a package of infographics (see downloadable version available below, which we invite you to make use of in your coverage). ...
UEFA Executive Committee unanimously backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
006 - Use of goal-line technology approved for UEFA EURO and UEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Executive Committee yesterday held its first meeting of the year at the House of European Football in Nyon and unanimously decided to back the candidature of Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential elections (see media release 005).The UEFA Executive Committee decided there will be no UEFA presidential election scheduled until the sports justice appeal bodies, including potentially the Court of Arbitration for Sport, have taken a decision regarding Michel Platini’s suspension (see media release 004).The use of goal-line technology was approved for the final tournament of UEF...
FIFA 16 – Standard Edition – PlayStation 4
FIFA 16 - Standard Edition - PlayStation 4 Includes the standard edition of FIFA 16 for PlayStation 4.Supports single-player, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer.Interception Intelligence - Rewritten for FIFA 16, Interception Intelligence can be adjusted in Custom Tactics so you can control how aggressive your teammates are on the ball.No Touch Dribbling - Lionel Messi was motion captured to create an innovative dribble control system that gives players the freedom to decide not just how, but when to touch the ball.Women's National Teams - For the first time ever in an EA SPORTS FIFA franchise title, compete with 12 top-ranked Women's National Teams. FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets you
FIFA Emergency Committee sets 8 September deadline for NFF
© Getty Images Following the decision by the FIFA Emergency Committee, FIFA has today, 3 September 2014, sent a letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirming that the NFF will be suspended with immediate effect should there still be persons claiming to have been elected to NFF positions on 26 August 2014 and occupying their offices on Monday, 8 September 2014 at 08.00 (Central European Time). The decision follows events linked to the NFF general assembly held on 26 August 2014. While the said general assembly was duly convened by the NFF Executive Committee to adopt a new roadmap leading to the NFF elections, some members proceeded to hold elections in the absence of the NFF President, who