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About 5,000 fans are expected to watch the 2018 World Cup Group 2 qualifying match between Syria and China at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong on 13 June, 2017. Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) deputy president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said over 3,000 tickets had been sold online so far for upcoming match which…
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Real Madrid henchman Cristiano Ronaldo is an achiever, a workaholic, a ladies’ man, and now EA Sports favorite for FIFA 18’s global cover which is set to be unveiled on 29 September, 2017. As Ronaldo expects his fifth Ballon d’Or trophy to match arch-rival Lionel Messi’s records, the famous No. 7 now understands why they…
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For the fourth time in history, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year (2016). He triumphed over Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to yet another individual trophy from a historical year. No other footballer deserved the award better than Ronaldo. Image shows Cristiano Ronaldo at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Zurich,…
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Today 9 January, 2016, will go down in history as a memorable day for some footballers and coaches. FIFA is set to announce winners of the 2016 FIFPro World XI selected from a long list of 55 shortlisted players. The selection was conducted by FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union. It is a decision made by the…
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed in an official statement that the FIFA-imposed transfer ban on Real Madrid will be be reduced. Madrid coach Zidane and club president celebrate after winning the 2016 Club World Cup. Earlier this year, both Los Blancos and their city rivals Atletico Madrid received bans from the football governing…
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FIFA’s new use of video referees has attracted criticisms around the world but the pros definitely outweighs the cons. Diego Maradona’s Hand of God and many other matches which have ended unfavorably to teams and countries over the years, are good examples why this new technology is a step in the right direction for football.…
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Cristiano Ronaldo has upstaged arch-rival Lionel Messi to the title of World’s Best Footballer after a wonderful year filled with victories for Real Madrid and Portugal. The award becomes Ronaldo‘s fourth Ballon d’Or, just one less than a record five wins held by the Barcelona star. CR7 won the 2016 European Championships as a captain…
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Cristiano Ronaldo got the last laugh over critics and Leo Messi’s die-hard fans after FIFA pronounced the Real Madrid star as winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or. Image: Cristiano Ronaldo However, the Portugal international footballer says his joy was overshadowed by the recent tax evasion allegations. The 31-year-old was saddened after media reports surfaced last…
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Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, has summarized his feelings on the death of 75 Brazilian players and media representatives who died in a plane crash on Tuesday. “It’s a very, very sad day for football,” Infantino said of the total 81 passengers on board the ill-fated aircraft which crashed in Columbia. The 46-year-old who holds dual nationality,…
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FIFA has released a public statement that they are taking a few steps away from the Ballon d’Or after the football association parted ways with France Football. The global football federation says its latest launch of “The Best” awards will bear as much weight as the former – more like a rival. Previously, Magazine France…
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The Ballon d’Or has always been a party left for Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid & Portugal) and Lionel Messi (Barcelona & Argentina) but this year’s event may be a surprise to many. As the world football governing body FIFA join hands for the event, France Football has published a list of 30 players who could…
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Earlier in September, FIFA rejected Atletico Madrid’s appeals against a pending one-year transfer ban. And Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said he had no hopes that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will over-rule his club’s FIFA transfer ban. However, Enrique said his club will present the case to CAS, an independent institution based in Lausanne, Switzerland.…
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IS (Islamic State) has reportedly banned football referees in one of its Syrian strongholds as the fight against western culture spirals out of control. The militants believe referees in the beautiful round leather game are violating “commands of Allah” by implementing Fifa rules which they see as “evil”. How is this so? The UK-based Syrian…
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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, was born on 5 February, 1985. He’s a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Portugal national team. FIFA WORLD PLAYER 2008 BALLON D’OR 2008 BALLON D’OR 2013 BALLON D’OR 2014 Ronaldo, who serves as captain for Portugal started his massive accumulation of trophies in…
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As the 2016/2017 kicks off, the world football governing body has released a list of new laws to be observed. Most of these latest additions to the Rules of the Game will, no doubts, surprise most football fans. Number of players: A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be…
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