The FIFA Futsal World Cup play-offs make a decision Europe's closing two finals spots in Lithuania.The 4 contenders had been elite spherical runners-up in the back of the winners Kazakhstan, Portugal, Russia and Spain, who've already joined the hosts within the finals from 12 September to a few October 2021 (postponed from 2020). Second legs Tuesday 10 November:Czech Republic 2-2 Croatia (aet, agg: 4-4, Czech Republic win 6-Five on consequences)The house aspect in Brno, who noticed a two-goal first-leg lead slip, two times equalised to power additional time. Both groups neglected attainable wi... UEFA.com - News
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UEFA EURO 2020 draw: New expertise for Finland
Finland's soccer followers have wept many tears of frustration at their nationwide group's agonising failures to qualify for main worldwide tournaments.Tears flowed once more two weeks in the past. But this time, they had been tears of pleasure. At lengthy final, the Huuhkajat, or Eagle Owls, had lastly received the job executed – reserving an historic first- ever berth on the UEFA EURO 2020 finals subsequent June/July.The Nordic nation of some 5.5 million inhabitants celebrated wildly after their group's snug 3-Zero success over Liechtenstein in Helsinki. The victory ensured Finland can have a front-row seat at subsequent summer time's pan-European pageant of soccer, staged in 12 host
Under-19 EURO team of the tournament
Team selected by the UEFA technical observers: Jarmo Matikainen (Finland), László Szalai (Hungary) Rúben Vinagre, Fiorentino Luís, João Filipe and Quina were also named in the Team of the Tournament when Portugal won the 2016 Under-17 EURO Portugal win title in Finland Starting XI (4-5-1):GoalkeeperAlessandro Plizzari (Italy & AC Milan)DefendersRaoul Bellanova (Italy & AC Milan)Romain Correia (Portugal & Vitória SC)Davide Bettella (Italy & Atalanta)Rúben Vinagre (Portugal &... UEFA.com - News
#WU17EURO finals schedule confirmed
DrawGroup A: Lithuania (hosts), Germany (holders), Finland, Netherlands Group B: Poland, Spain, Italy, EnglandCalendarGroup stage: 9, 12 & 15 MaySemi-finals: 18 MayFinal & World Cup play-off: 21 MayVenuesMarijampole FC Stadium, 6,581 seats (4 group matches, 1 semi-final, final)Alytus Stadium, 3,728 seats (4 group matches, 1 semi-final, World Cup play-off)Šiauliai Central Stadium, 3,000 seats (4 group matches) Full schedule (times CET, Lithuania is one hour ahead) Group stageWednesday 9 Ma... UEFA.com - News
Qualifying round kicks off road to Finland
Kosovo are making their UEFA European Under-19 Championship debut and kick off the 2017/18 competition with a game against Austria as the qualifying round gets under way on Tuesday.How the competition worksHosts Finland qualify automatically for next summer's final tournamentSpain and Portugal are also given a bye to the elite round, to be played in spring 2018The remaining 52 entrants are split into 13 groups of fourThe top two in each group qualify for the elite roundIn the elite round, the seven group winners will join Finland in the July 2018 finals.
Lukas Podolski’s goalscoring Germany farewell
Lukas Podolski was celebrated for his remarkable Germany career as he came out of international retirement for one last game, captaining his nation and scoring the winner in Wednesday's 1-0 friendly win against England in Dortmund.The 31-year-old Galatasaray forward was honoured by the German Football Association (DFB) in similar fashion to that received by Bastian Schweinsteiger against Finland in August. And with perfect timing Podolski marked the occasion tonight by scoring his 49th international goal in stunning style with a ferocious shot from outside the box in the 69th minute. Podolski, who was substitu... UEFA.com - News