Alternate Sports - Fifa World Cup

Sporting KC win US Open Cup as Union pay penalty

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:12:00 +0000

Sporting Kansas City have beaten Philadelphia Union on penalties to take the US Open Cup final after a 1-1 draw.

Van Gaal: United must improve a lot

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:45:00 +0000

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has called for his team to sharpen up if they are to reach the top in Europe, but praised Chris Smalling for his role in the 2-1 Champions League win over Wolfsburg.

Manchester clubs victorious, Ronaldo surpasses 500 career goals

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:22:00 +0000

Both Manchester United and Manchester City edged German opposition in 2-1 wins against Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach respectively, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 500th career goal and then equalled Raul's Real Madrid record tally in the Spanish side's 2-0 win against Malmo.

All to play for in final push

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:04:00 +0000

FIFA.com recaps the semi-final, first-leg action, where Guangzhou Evergrande did not get the victory their dominance deserved and Al Hilal were held at home.

Pressure on USA, Mexico's hopeful Olympians

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:28:00 +0000

FIFA.com previews the upcoming Olympic qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone, where hosts USA have a point to prove and 2012 gold medalists Mexico aim for more of the same.

Qualifying match between Central African Republic and Madagascar rescheduled

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:47:00 +0000

The 2018 FIFA World Cup™ first-leg qualifier match between the Central African Republic and Madagascar which was due to be played in Bangui will now take place on 10 October 2015 in Antananarivo.

Petrescu: It was special to score against England

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:02:00 +0000

Now over a decade into his career as a coach, former Romania defender Dan Petrescu still holds a special place in his heart for his goals at the FIFA World Cup, giving FIFA.com an insight into his trips to USA 1994 and France 1998.

Injury blow for in-form Son

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:07:00 +0000

Newly-signed Tottenham Hotspur forward and Korea Republic international Son Heung-Min will be sidelined for a prolonged spell after sustaining a foot injury in his side's 4-1 win over Manchester City, the club confirmed.

Third Live Your Goals Festival kicks off in Jordan

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

The third Live Your Goals festival got under way in Jordan, ahead of next year's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, seeing almost 150 local schoolgirls take part in activities aimed increase female participation in football.

Store: I saw their eyes sparkle in Macedonia

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:29:00 +0000

Former Norway captain Heidi Store reflects on her trip to Macedonia as part of the Live Your Goals festivals, the importance of engaging people around the world with football and growing the women's game.

South Africa's class ready for Chile 2015

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:06:00 +0000

A former teacher, South African coach Molefi Ntseki tells FIFA.com about his current crop of talented pupils, who will be representing their country in their first U-17 finals.

Women’s round-up: September 2015

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:16:00 +0000

From records in USA through the retirement of a goalkeeping legend to new coaching appointments, FIFA.com reviews some of the biggest stories from women's football over the past month.

Audio commentary for blind and partially-sighted fans to become a regular feature at the Maracana

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:14:00 +0000

The project to enhance the experience of visually disabled stadium-goers which started at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is leaving a lasting legacy in Brazil and, thanks to FIFA, it is now being adopted at all national league games at the Maracana.

Florenzi: Roma didn't have the right mental approach

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:12:00 +0000

Alessandro Florenzi has weighed in on why Roma lost to BATE Borisov, while Rudi Garcia has urged his side to beat Bayer Leverkusen.

Lauren: What we did was remarkable

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:28:00 +0000

Olympic gold medallist Lauren spoke to FIFA.com to remember a remarkable Sydney 2000 campaign, when the former Arsenal star played a key role in Cameroon’s triumph over Spain.

New champions and hat-trick heroes

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:30:00 +0000

Nikola Kalinic and Alexis Sanchez feature alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s scoring streak, Malaga’s goal drought and a historic title in Liberia in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Colombia reveals FIFA Futsal World Cup 2016 Official Emblem

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 02:47:00 +0000

The Official Emblem for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 was unveiled today, 29 September, in a festive event at the Hotel Dann Carlton in Cali. The eighth edition of the competition, scheduled to be played from 10 September to 1 October 2016.

Wenger defiant on Ospina selection

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:06:00 +0000

Arsene Wenger has hit back at criticism of his decision to select David Ospina, who made a costly error in a 3-2 defeat to Olympiakos, ahead of Petr Cech.

Iniesta adds to Barça injury crisis

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:46:00 +0000

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta suffered a hamstring injury during the UEFA Champions League champions' 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen, adding to the list of injuries suffered by the squad.

Hilal clinch late draw against Ahli

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:18:00 +0000

Saudi giants Al Hilal salvaged a 1-1 draw at home against the UAE's Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League semi-final first leg match thanks to a late goal by Ailton Almeida.