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The ins and outs of the international football association; the most recent news and coverage in the FIFA universe.
eFootball: The new #1?
eFootball, or formerly known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) has taken the football gaming community by storm. Improved gameplay and graphics has football fans flocking to this game, a massive blow to the once ruler of footballing world, FIFA.
By Marzook Majeed4 years ago in Cleats
Biggest Moments in Soccer History | Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr, SC
The excitement of football is reinforced by the moments captured in a single match. It can be a match-winning goal, a historic victory, or a little cheating. Below is a compilation of some of the best soccer moments to happen thus far.
By Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr.4 years ago in Cleats
Young Guns, echo players of Old
All the kings horses and all the kings men…that’s what it took for the United States Men’s National Team to qualify for the World Cup again. And let’s be clear it was never assured despite what many news outlets and pundits now report or try to portray. Throughout the Qualifying campaign and into the Hex many big name sportscasters doubted the abilities of the current crop of US nationals to qualify for Qatar. And rightfully so. I know I was among that group of non believers.
By Sam Hazelwood4 years ago in Cleats
2022 World Cup Teams: Brazil
There are 32 weeks between now and the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! There are 32 teams in the Tournament. Each week, I’ll do a Deep Dive into one of those teams and let you know exactly what you can expect from each country participating in this year’s World Cup.
By Mackenzie Tittle4 years ago in Cleats
Should We Boycott Qatar 2022?
I remember being in the streets of Doha the day in 2010 when it was announced that Qatar would be hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022. It seems so long ago now. I was out and about as it was announced over the radio that they had won their bid. It was getting dark. Within minutes of the announcement, the streets were flooded with cars honking and celebrating. Qatari flags sprung up everywhere! People were ecstatic that their nation was going to be hosting one of the biggest sporting events in the world. So much happiness, so much celebration, so much pride.
By Chris Hearn4 years ago in Cleats
A brief history of FIFA Ballon d'Or
As per Sports Knowledge, the four bodies don't decide in favor of every player, except ought to pick three all things being equal. FIFA scored five focuses in the initial, three focuses in the second, and one point in the third. One can comprehend from this that citizens select three players in their turn.
By Shreya Poudel4 years ago in Cleats
Continental Size Changes: CONCACAF Champions League
Big news out of CONCACAF this week as the federation continues to try and reshape its image and improve. Today CONCACAF announced the unvieling of a brand new format to its much maligned Champions League. This might not come as much of a shock to some who have long thought of the current format as inferior and lacking scope or prominence on the domestic theater.
By Sam Hazelwood4 years ago in Cleats
UEFA criticises FIFA for lack of consultation on radical World cup proposal
UEFA has demanded further consultation with FIFA over their plans for biennial world cup. The executive committee of European football's governing body met on Wednesday and released a statement warning of the "dangers" it saw in the plans drawn up by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, which would involve a major tournament taking place every summer.
By Dumebi Okoroafor4 years ago in Cleats
FAN REPRESENTATION IN FOOTBALL/OR THE LIE IT IS
When Brazilian club Santa Cruz lost 4–1 to Gremio in 2012 to get relegated, there was only one fan in the stadium, watching over his club's demise with a dismayed visage. Fast forward to December 2020, when the club qualified for Copa Do Brasil and won the state FGF Cup, their first ever trophy, it was that fan lifting the trophy, as the President of the club.
By Aman Sarin4 years ago in Cleats
