With a week still to go until the first sales period concludes on 12 October, more than 1.5 million 2018 FIFA World Cup™ tickets have already been requested through FIFA.com/tickets. This milestone was reached as excitement continues to build ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, with several teams hoping to secure their passage or move a step closer to qualification this week. Russian fans lead the way, having requested around 70 per cent of all tickets, while demand from around the world accounts for around 30 per cent. Brazilian, Mexican, Argentinian, US, German, Colombian, Chinese, Israeli and English fans all rank in the top 10, with more and more international fans expec... FIFA.com - News
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USA Vs. Costa Rica Prediction: What To Expect In World Cup Soccer Qualifier
It’s lights, camera, action for the United States men’s soccer team. USA will face Costa Rica on Friday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The hosts control their own destiny in their quest to secure one of the CONCACAF region’s automatic qualification spots, and a USA victory will pull them level on points with the second-place “Ticos.” But how will USA go about achieving its desired result? It starts with matching their performance to the sky-high expectations of the northern New Jersey/New York City market, and tactical prowess also will play a key role. In the latest episode of the “NESN Socce... NESN.com
Buoyed City out to surmount Gladbach hurdle
Manchester City FC will look to build on their exciting home victory over FC Barcelona last time out when they visit VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach on matchday five.• In fighting back to beat Group C leaders Barcelona 3-1, City opened up a three-point lead on third-placed Mönchengladbach and can tie up qualification with victory in Germany. • Gladbach must win to retain any hope of progressing, although a draw would at least secure third place for the Bundesliga side should Celtic FC lose to Barcelona in the section's other fixture.Previous meetings• City won 2-1 at Gladbach ... UEFA.com - News
Juventus can seal qualification with Lyon repeat win
One more victory will put Juventus through to the knockout rounds and, after beating Olympique Lyonnais through Juan Cuadrado's goal on matchday three, they will be confident of completing the job.• Gianluigi Buffon saved a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette and continued to keep the home team at bay even after Juve had lost Mario Lemina to a second yellow card. Previous meetings• Juventus won home and away when the sides met in the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League quarter-final.• Samuel Umtiti's own goal gave Juve a 2-1 second-leg win in Turin (and 3-1 success overall) after Jimmy B... UEFA.com - News
Leicester City’s Champions League Qualification Could Be Curse In Disguise
We’ve been wrong about Leicester City before and we’re willing to miss the mark again. So here goes. The UEFA Champions League could do more to knock Leicester City off the Premier League summit next season than any other factor. Leicester City achieved automatic qualification to the group stage of the 2016-17 Champions League on Sunday, adding another chapter to the story of the Foxes’ fairy-tale rise in English soccer. Leicester City, the favorite to win this season’s Premier League title, fully deserves the plaudits and riches that accompany participation in the Champions League. The Foxes could face one or more of Europe’s ...