<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[WC soccer 2014 - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest WC soccer 2014 news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Asia World Cup qualifying: What’s next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[12 teams in Asia are still in contention to qualify for the World Cup<br />
Round 3 draw to take place on 1 July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
FIFA.com breaks down everything you need to know<br />
The path to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; has reached a pivotal stage in Asia.Twelve teams have qualified for the third round after a nearly two-year long journey in Round 2. Group winners Syria (A), Australia (B), IR Iran (C), Saudi Arabia (D), Japan (F), United Arab Emirates (G) and Korea Republic (H) will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/asia-world-cup-qualifying-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/asia-world-cup-qualifying-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International stakeholder group to support ensuring an inclusive FIFA World Cup launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[First meeting of the Core Stakeholder Group on Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination held yesterday<br />
Tournament organisers reiterated commitment to diversity to leading organisations in this field<br />
The participants cover key areas such as gender and race equality, LGBTIQ+ and disability inclusion<br />
A meeting on Monday between the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; organisers and leading organisations in the diversity field laid the foundation for a structured engagement process on inclusion and anti-disc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/international-stakeholder-group-to-support-ensuring-an-inclusive-fifa-world-cup-launched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/international-stakeholder-group-to-support-ensuring-an-inclusive-fifa-world-cup-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendlies provide lessons and questions for African giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa&rsquo;s top team sets new record for games unbeaten<br />
Algeria shine, Morocco with work to do, Tunisia seeking dynamism<br />
Aforementioned trio preparing for Qatar 2022 qualifiers and the FIFA Arab Cup<br />
The second half of 2021 promises to be a busy one for many teams from the Arab world, with the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; in Asia and Africa, as well as the inaugural edition of the FIFA Arab Cup to be held in Qatar at the end of the year.Indeed, with a qualifying round f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/friendlies-provide-lessons-and-questions-for-african-giants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/friendlies-provide-lessons-and-questions-for-african-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam make history as last-12 finalised in Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia&rsquo;s last 12 line-up complete on the road to Qatar 2022<br />
Vietnam seal maiden progression to Round 3, Uzbekistan suffer surprise exit<br />
IR Iran, UAE and China PR stage late comebacks to progress<br />
The curtain finally came down on Asia&rsquo;s second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; with the last 12 line-up complete after the closing matchday. Eight teams shored up passage on Tuesday - Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, IR Iran, Iraq, Oman, Lebanon, China PR and Vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vietnam-make-history-as-last-12-finalised-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:48:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vietnam-make-history-as-last-12-finalised-in-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio complete Concacaf&amp;#39;s Octagonal line-up&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 2 of Concacaf Qatar 2022 qualifiers came to a close on Tuesday<br />
Canada, El Salvador and Panama completed aggregate wins after first leg victories<br />
Cura&ccedil;ao, Haiti and St. Kitts and Nevis exited to leave eight nations remaining<br />
The second legs of Round 2 Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying came to a close on Tuesday with three nations advancing to the 'Octagonal' where three automatic tickets to Qatar 2022 will be up for grabs.The three first-leg winners all advanced a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trio-complete-concacafamp39s-octagonal-line-upamp160/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trio-complete-concacafamp39s-octagonal-line-upamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Concacaf World Cup qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round two of Concacaf 2 Qatar 2022 qualifiers comes to a close<br />
Canada, El Salvador and Panama have advantage after first legs<br />
Cura&ccedil;ao, Haiti and St. Kitts and Nevis need to bounce back to keep World Cup dream alive<br />
The second legs of Round 2 Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying will see three nations move on to the final, octagonal round in the region and keep their World Cup dreams alive.The closest tie sees Panama travel to Cura&ccedil;ao holding on to a 2-1 advantage,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight more Asian nations leap into third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia's second round in Qatar 2022 qualifying came to a close<br />
12 teams have advanced to the third round<br />
IR Iran edged Iraq to win Group C, UAE held off Vietnam to top Group G<br />
The FIFA World Cup&trade; dream is still alive for 12 teams across Asia.The decisive day of Round 2 in the region's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying drew to a conclusion on 15 June. Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and Syria had already won their groups, but eight more nations joined them after an enthralling day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/eight-more-asian-nations-leap-into-third-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/eight-more-asian-nations-leap-into-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mancini: We wanted to do something really different with Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini has led a remarkable turnaround in Italy&rsquo;s fortunes<br />
Almost three years have passed since his Azzurri side last tasted defeat<br />
Mancini tells us about his attacking revolution and special World Cup motivation<br />
With Roberto Mancini, the numbers rarely tell the full story.A perfect example would be his tally of zero FIFA World Cup&trade; appearances as a player. Those who never saw him in action might conclude from this figure that, as a footballer, Mancini was unremarkable. Not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mancini-we-wanted-to-do-something-really-different-with-italy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:10:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mancini-we-wanted-to-do-something-really-different-with-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Asia&amp;#39;s FIFA World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final day of AFC Round 2 Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Seven group winners and five best runners-up will advance to the third round<br />
IR Iran-Iraq, UAE-Vietnam and Saudi Arabia-Uzbekistan are the headline fixtures<br />
The decisive day of Round 2 in Asia FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying has arrived. Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and Syria have already won their groups, but eight more nations will look to join them and keep their World Cup dreams alive.There are plenty of intriguing storylines to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-asiaamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-asiaamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugamas and El Salvador dreaming big]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Salvador dreaming of a return to the World Cup<br />
Firm favourites to reach third round after emphatic first-leg win over St. Kitts and Nevis<br />
"We have that dream, and nothing is impossible"<br />
Anyone following El Salvador&rsquo;s recent games can not have failed to notice one name cropping up again and again on the scoresheet: that of David Antonio "Tony" Rugamas. Whether in the starting XI or coming off the bench, the 31-year-old striker has been finding the net with such regularity that fans of L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rugamas-and-el-salvador-dreaming-big/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rugamas-and-el-salvador-dreaming-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concacaf trio put one hand on ticket to final round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Concacaf Round 2 first leg matches played on Saturday<br />
Canada, El Salvador and Panama all victorious<br />
Three winners will advance to the Octagonal<br />
There were wins for the three favoured teams during Round 2 first leg matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying in the Concacaf zone on Saturday.Canada and El Salvador picked up away victories to be in a strong position ahead of Tuesday&rsquo;s return, but Panama&rsquo;s tight 2-1 home win leaves opponents Curacao with cause for optim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/concacaf-trio-put-one-hand-on-ticket-to-final-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/concacaf-trio-put-one-hand-on-ticket-to-final-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos book Round 3 ticket on goal-filled day in Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2<br />
Several decisive encounters took place, including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan<br />
Australia claimed their ticket to Round 3 with win over Nepal<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying continued on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion.Much remains up for grabs heading into the final matches of the round with seven group winners advancing (excluding World Cup hosts Qatar), plus the best five ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/socceroos-book-round-3-ticket-on-goal-filled-day-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/socceroos-book-round-3-ticket-on-goal-filled-day-in-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia advance on goal-filled day in Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2<br />
Several decisive encounters took place, including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan<br />
Australia claimed their ticket to Round 3 with win over Nepal<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying continued on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion.Much remains up for grabs heading into the final matches, with seven group winners advancing (excluding World Cup hosts Qatar), plus the best five runners-up.Ira]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/australia-advance-on-goal-filled-day-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/australia-advance-on-goal-filled-day-in-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Octagonal final round within touching distance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three places in Concacaf&rsquo;s final qualifying round up for grabs<br />
Six contenders to face off in three two-legged ties<br />
St. Kitts and Nevis and Cura&ccedil;ao aiming to spring further surprises<br />
With barely time to catch their breath: the six North, Central America and Caribbean zone teams that advanced to the region&rsquo;s second qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; are gearing up for their next challenge.The sextet have been put into three pairings to contest a home-and-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/octagonal-final-round-within-touching-distance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/octagonal-final-round-within-touching-distance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarke: Scotland must maintain EURO momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Clarke led Scotland to their first major tournament in 23 years<br />
UEFA EURO 2020 campaign kicks off on Monday against Czech Republic<br />
Clarke tells FIFA.com about raising a nation's spirits and avoiding a return to bad habits<br />
The interview went viral because it struck a chord. Ryan Christie &ndash; emotionally exhausted, tears welling, head in hands &ndash; spoke for Scots the world over in exclaiming, &ldquo;Ohhh, I&rsquo;m gone!&rdquo;Even Sir Alex Ferguson, famed as the personification of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/clarke-scotland-must-maintain-euro-momentum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/clarke-scotland-must-maintain-euro-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Asia&amp;#39;s World Cup qualifiers&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2 on Friday<br />
Several decisive encounters including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan<br />
Follow all the score updates as they happen here on FIFA.com<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying continues on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion.Much remains up for grabs with seven group winners advancing (excluding World Cup hosts Qatar), plus the best five runners-up. Iraq and IR Iran need to keep winning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-asiaamp39s-world-cup-qualifiersamp160/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-asiaamp39s-world-cup-qualifiersamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran playmaker Nguyen leads charge as Vietnam chase history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nguyen Trong Hoang is the most capped player on the current Vietnam squad<br />
Midfielder has figured prominently in their qualifying campaign<br />
He aims to help Vietnam to maiden progression into the decisive third round<br />
Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang enters Friday's penultimate game against Malaysia in Asia's second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; knowing that his country are on the verge of making history.With two draws and four victories, including Monday's 4-0 r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/veteran-playmaker-nguyen-leads-charge-as-vietnam-chase-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:35:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/veteran-playmaker-nguyen-leads-charge-as-vietnam-chase-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natiq: Iraq need complete solidarity to reach the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saad Natiq played for Iraq at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013<br />
He also faced a Brazilian side containing Neymar at Rio 2016<br />
His aim is now to help Iraq return to the World Cup after a long absence<br />
Thirty-five years have passed since Iraq debuted at the FIFA World Cup&trade;. That team was spearheaded by the late Ahmed Radi, who beat none other than Belgium&rsquo;s Jean-Marie Pfaff to score the country's one and only goal at football&rsquo;s premier event.Now, three-and-a-half decades on, a new gene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/natiq-iraq-need-complete-solidarity-to-reach-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/natiq-iraq-need-complete-solidarity-to-reach-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home teams stumble, Brazil streak away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five more matches in CONMEBOL without a win for any home teams<br />
Brazil remain top, Colombia comeback stuns Argentina<br />
South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 returns in September<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying built further momentum in South America on Tuesday with a third of the matches now played.South America results (All matches)Ecuador 1-2 PeruVenezuela 0-0 UruguayColombia 2-2 ArgentinaParaguay 0-2 BrazilChile 1-1 Bolivia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-teams-stumble-brazil-streak-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-teams-stumble-brazil-streak-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home teams stumble, Brazil look down from the summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five more matches in CONMEBOL without a win for any home teams<br />
Brazil remain top, Colombia comeback stuns Argentina<br />
South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 returns in September<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying built further momentum in South America on Tuesday with a third of the matches now played.South America results (All matches)Ecuador 1-2 PeruVenezuela 0-0 UruguayColombia 2-2 ArgentinaParaguay 0-2 BrazilChile 1-1 Bolivia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-teams-stumble-brazil-look-down-from-the-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-teams-stumble-brazil-look-down-from-the-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sextet advance in Concacaf on tense final matchday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crunch time in Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifying as Round 1 concluded<br />
Six nations advanced amid several winner-takes-all closing matches<br />
Four former World Cup finalists among those to progress<br />
There were several do-or-die contests taking place across the Concacaf region as Round 1 of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying reached a conclusion.Canada, Curacao, El Salvador, Haiti, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Panama are the six nations to survive the 29-nation Round 1, while a host of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sextet-advance-in-concacaf-on-tense-final-matchday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sextet-advance-in-concacaf-on-tense-final-matchday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sextet advance in Concacaf amid tense final matchday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crunch time in Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifying as Round 1 concluded<br />
Six nations advanced amid several winner-takes-all closing matches<br />
Four former World Cup finalists among those to progress<br />
There were are several do-or-die contests taking place across the Concacaf region as Round 1 of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying reached a conclusion.Canada, Curacao, El Salvador, Haiti, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Panama are the six nations to survive the 29-nation Round 1, while a host]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sextet-advance-in-concacaf-amid-tense-final-matchday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sextet-advance-in-concacaf-amid-tense-final-matchday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow today&amp;#39;s FIFA World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's crunch time in Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifying<br />
Round 1 comes to a thrilling conclusion; only group winners move on<br />
South American qualifying continues as Messi and Co visit Colombia<br />
There are several do-or-die contests taking place across the Concacaf region as Round 1 of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying reaches a conclusion.El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat all fight for the top spot in Group A, Canada and Suriname battle it out to win Group B, Curacao and Guat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-todayamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:35:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-todayamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syria advance to next round, IR Iran back on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 2 of Asia World Cup qualifiers continued today<br />
Eight group winners and four best runners-up will advance to the third round<br />
Syria advanced to next round after taking unassailable lead in Group A<br />
The road to Qatar 2022 in Asia is at a crucial juncture as Round 2 nears its conclusion. The eight group winners and four best runners-up will move on to Round 3.Of the 13 matches today, the headliners have to be Syria, who advanced to the next round following a comfortable victory over Guam. Ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/syria-advance-to-next-round-ir-iran-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/syria-advance-to-next-round-ir-iran-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-class Neuer reaches historic milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuel Neuer won his 100th international cap on Monday 7 June 2021<br />
He lifted the World Cup Trophy with Germany in 2014<br />
The 35-year-old national team captain is not hanging up his gloves any time soon<br />
On 2 June 2009 Germany took on the United Arab Emirates at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. Standing between the posts was one of German football&rsquo;s brightest young talents: Manuel Neuer. As he collects his 100th international cap almost precisely 12 years later, the world-class goalkeeper is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-class-neuer-reaches-historic-milestone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-class-neuer-reaches-historic-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torres: We want a World Cup return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Torres has taken over as Panama&rsquo;s attacking spearhead<br />
His country&rsquo;s third-highest all-time goalscorer<br />
Setting his sights on next opponents Dominican Republic<br />
Gabriel Torres has been Panama&rsquo;s main goal threat for some time now.When Blas Perez and Luis Tejada ended their international careers, both tied on 43 goals as Los Canaleros&rsquo; all-time leading scorers, it was only natural that Torres should step into the void and lead the line for Panama.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torres-we-want-a-world-cup-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torres-we-want-a-world-cup-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure intensifies for South American hopefuls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombia-Argentina tops the bill on Matchday 8<br />
Fourth plays first as Paraguay host Brazil<br />
Relive Matchday 7 here<br />
Matchday 8 of the South American qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; promises to be an exciting one, even if it features just one top-four encounter. FIFA.com looks ahead to Tuesday&rsquo;s five games.Matchday 8 schedule8 June (local time) Ecuador-Peru(16:00) Venezuela-Uruguay(18:30) Colombia-Argentina(18:00) Paraguay-Brazil(20:30) Chile-Bolivia(21:30)<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pressure-intensifies-for-south-american-hopefuls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:53:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pressure-intensifies-for-south-american-hopefuls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow the Asian qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 2 of Asia World Cup qualifiers reaches crucial stage<br />
Eight group winners and four best runners-up will advance to the third round<br />
IR Iran-Bahrain, United Arab Emirates-Thailand among the standout games<br />
The road to Qatar 2022 in Asia is coming to a crucial juncture as Round 2 nears its conclusion. The eight group winners and four best runners-up will move on to Round 3.Among the 13 matches on 7 June, IR Iran and Bahrain's meeting in Group C will have big implications for how that group wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-asian-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-asian-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haps debut emblematic of Suriname&amp;#39;s progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suriname are one win away from next round of Concacaf World Cup qualifying<br />
The task? Beat heavy favourites Canada<br />
Ridgeciano Haps spoke with FIFA.com about realising a dream<br />
Ridgeciano Haps grew up playing street football in Amsterdam, 7,500 kilometres away from the Franklin Essed Stadium in the Surinamese capital of Paramaribo, where the soon-to-be 28-year-old made his debut in FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying on Friday and registered an assist in a 6-0 rout of Bermuda.Like many of his Surinam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/haps-debut-emblematic-of-surinameamp39s-progress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 01:46:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/haps-debut-emblematic-of-surinameamp39s-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concacaf review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continues in North, Central America and Caribbean<br />
Earlier Korea Republic thrashed Turkmenistan to strengthen lead in Group H<br />
Canada, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago among those in action later<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying in the North, Central America and Caribbean (Concacaf) region continued on Saturday with some crucial big wins ahead of the Round 1 finale over the coming week.Former World Cup finals participants Canada, El Salvador, Haiti, Panama all score]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/concacaf-review/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/concacaf-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wins set up tense finale, T&amp;amp;T suffer shock exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continues in North, Central America and Caribbean<br />
Earlier Korea Republic thrashed Turkmenistan to strengthen lead in Group H<br />
Canada, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago among those in action later<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying in the North, Central America and Caribbean (Concacaf) region continued on Saturday with some crucial big wins ahead of the Round 1 finale over the coming week.Former World Cup finals participants Canada, El Salvador, Haiti, Panama all score]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/big-wins-set-up-tense-finale-tampampt-suffer-shock-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/big-wins-set-up-tense-finale-tampampt-suffer-shock-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the fifth episode of Qatar 2022 Magazine Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the fifth episode of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Magazine, the monthly show on YouTube and FIFA.com that brings you some of the top football stories ahead of next year's World Cup.In this latest edition, we discuss reactions to the draw for the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade;, in which teams from Asia and Africa will compete at the end of this year. The tournament will be an ideal opportunity to test operations and facilities ahead of the first World Cup to be held in the Midd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifth-episode-of-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifth-episode-of-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continued with a handful of matches on Saturday<br />
Korea Republic thrashed Turkmenistan to strengthen lead in Group H<br />
Saudi Arabia also extended their unbeaten run to move closer to advancing<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying continued on Saturday with Round 2 action in Asia (AFC).2002 FIFA World Cup&trade; hosts and semi-finalists Korea Republic jumped to the top of Group H with a 5-0 rout of Turkmenistan in Goyang, while Saudi Arabia extended their lead at the sum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-saudi-arabia-impress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-saudi-arabia-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow FIFA World Cup qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continues in Asia and North, Central America and Caribbean<br />
Korea Republic, Canada, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago among those in action<br />
Follow FIFA.com for updates throughout the day<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying continues on Saturday with Round 2 action in Asia (AFC) and several Round 1 matches across the North, Central America and Caribbean (Concacaf) region.2002 FIFA World Cup&trade; hosts and semi-finalists Korea Republic will look to jump to the top of Grou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-fifa-world-cup-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-fifa-world-cup-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil stay perfect with tight win over Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-half goals see Brazil claim win over Ecuador<br />
Richarlison and Neymar on the scoresheet for A Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o<br />
South American qualifiers for Qatar 2022 resume on Tuesday<br />
Brazil maintained their 100 per cent record in South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; with a hard-fought win over a resilient Ecuador on Friday.The five-time world champions dominated at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre but were unable to break down a typically well-organised Ecuadoria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-stay-perfect-with-tight-win-over-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-stay-perfect-with-tight-win-over-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil remain perfect with tight win over Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-half goals see Brazil claim win over Ecuador<br />
Richarlison and Neymar on the scoresheet for A Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o<br />
South American qualifiers for Qatar 2022 resume in Tuesday<br />
Brazil maintained their 100 per cent record in South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; with a hard-fought win over a resilient Ecuador on Friday.Brazil dominated at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre but were unable to break down a typically well-organised Ecuadorian defence until Richarl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-remain-perfect-with-tight-win-over-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-remain-perfect-with-tight-win-over-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed results for heavyweights across Asia and South America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continues today on both sides of the world on Thursday<br />
Important wins for IR Iran &amp; UAE, Australia remain perfect<br />
Colombia and Bolivia shine, Argentina held at home by Chile<br />
South American qualifiers (All Matches)<br />
Bolivia 3-1 Venezuela<br />
Uruguay 0-0 Paraguay<br />
Argentina 1-1 Chile<br />
Brazil-Ecuador (Friday)<br />
Peru 0-3 Colombia South American World Cup qualifiers - 3 June 2021Lautaro Martinez of Argentina makes an attempt on goal against Chile Five-meters tall statue of late foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mixed-results-for-heavyweights-across-asia-and-south-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mixed-results-for-heavyweights-across-asia-and-south-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahdi Khalil, Lebanon’s towering mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Mahdi Khalil impressive during Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Just one goal conceded in four games<br />
The Cedars currently second in Group H<br />
Lebanon is a Mediterranean country known for its geographic diversity, particularly the high mountain ranges in the east and west that extend in parallel lines almost the entire length of the country.But Lebanon has yet another towering &ldquo;mountain&rdquo; in the form of gifted keeper Mahdi Khalil, who has made his goal an impenetrable fortress by keepin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mahdi-khalil-lebanons-towering-mountain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mahdi-khalil-lebanons-towering-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chavarria: Getting to a World Cup would be beautiful for all Nicaraguans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicaragua facing two crunch fixtures to maintain World Cup aspirations<br />
Carlos Chavarria ready to assist with goals and experience<br />
"It&rsquo;d be a dream to reach a World Cup."<br />
It was less than a year ago that Carlos Chavarria&rsquo;s life changed forever. His father, a hugely important figure in his life, passed away. However, the enduring pain of his departure has gradually become one of the driving forces behind his pursuit of every footballer's greatest dream: participating in the FIFA World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chavarria-getting-to-a-world-cup-would-be-beautiful-for-all-nicaraguans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chavarria-getting-to-a-world-cup-would-be-beautiful-for-all-nicaraguans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow the World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying continues today on both sides of the world<br />
Key matches taking place in Asia and South America<br />
IR Iran, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia among those in action<br />
Asian qualifiers<br />
Bangladesh-Afghanistan<br />
IR Iran-Hong Kong<br />
Bahrain-Cambodia<br />
Nepal-Chinese Tapei<br />
Thailand-Indonesia<br />
United Arab Emirates-Malaysia<br />
India-Qatar<br />
Palestine-Singapore<br />
Australia-KuwaitSouth American qualifiers<br />
Bolivia-Venezuela<br />
Uruguay-Paraguay<br />
Argentina-Chile<br />
Brazil-Ecuador<br />
Peru-Colombia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puerto Rico, Cuba win big as Montserrat create history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifiers resumed after two month break<br />
Matches over the coming week will conclude Round 1<br />
Follow all the action as it happens on the road to Qatar 2022<br />
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifiers returned on Wednesday in the North, Central America and Caribbean region following on from March&rsquo;s opening action. There were clear winners across the board with Puerto Rico and Cuba amongst the goals, while tiny Montserrat recorded their first-ever World Cup victory.Onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/puerto-rico-cuba-win-big-as-montserrat-create-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/puerto-rico-cuba-win-big-as-montserrat-create-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No time to lose for World Cup hopefuls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stakes high for Peru v Colombia<br />
Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil host key fixtures<br />
South American Preliminaries: Standings | Matches<br />
After the postponement of matchdays 5 and 6 of the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, matchday 7 features five high-stakes games across the continent. FIFA.com previews all the action.Matchday 7 schedule (all times local)3 June Bolivia - Venezuela(17:00) Uruguay - Paraguay(19:00) Argentina - Chile(21:00) Peru - Colombia(23:00)4 June B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/no-time-to-lose-for-world-cup-hopefuls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/no-time-to-lose-for-world-cup-hopefuls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcelo: I want to give the Bolivian people World Cup euphoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcelo Martins relives becoming Bolivia&rsquo;s all-time top scorer<br />
The former Brazil U-20 striker believes they can qualify for Qatar 2022<br />
He discusses selling hamburgers and arguing with Lionel Messi<br />
Marcelo Martins flopped on to his hotel bed and removed from his pocket a mobile phone that had been beeping as relentlessly as Sputnik 1. &ldquo;I felt like I was living in another world,&rdquo; he recalled.The hulking striker&rsquo;s emotions were stratospheric as he watched the video messages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/marcelo-i-want-to-give-the-bolivian-people-world-cup-euphoria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:33:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/marcelo-i-want-to-give-the-bolivian-people-world-cup-euphoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report outlines sustainable waste management practices at Qatar 2022 stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) and Gulf Organisation for Research &amp; Development (GORD) have released a new report which outlines the sustainable waste management practices implemented at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; stadium construction sites.Titled &lsquo;Waste Management Best Practices for Construction Sites: Case Studies from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Stadiums&rsquo;, the report aims to inform local contractors &ndash; and the wider construction industry &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/new-report-outlines-sustainable-waste-management-practices-at-qatar-2022-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/new-report-outlines-sustainable-waste-management-practices-at-qatar-2022-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarachat: My ultimate goal is to help Thailand qualify for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supachok Sarachat is a rising star for both Buriram United and Thailand<br />
Young attacker has so far excelled during Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Aims to fire War Elephants to maiden FIFA World Cup qualification<br />
Asia's postponed qualifying campaign for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; is set to reach its conclusion over the coming fortnight with Group G arguably the most intriguing. Southeast Asian heavyweights Thailand, who are hopeful of overhauling leaders Vietnam, resume with a meeting against group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sarachat-my-ultimate-goal-is-to-help-thailand-qualify-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sarachat-my-ultimate-goal-is-to-help-thailand-qualify-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarachat: My goal is to help Thailand qualify for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supachok Sarachat is a rising star for both Buriram United and Thailand<br />
Young attacker has so far excelled during Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Aims to fire War Elephants to maiden FIFA World Cup qualification<br />
Asia's postponed qualifying campaign for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; is set to reach its conclusion over the coming fortnight with Group G arguably the most intriguing. Southeast Asian heavyweights Thailand, who are hopeful of overhauling leaders Vietnam, resume with a meeting against group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sarachat-my-goal-is-to-help-thailand-qualify-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sarachat-my-goal-is-to-help-thailand-qualify-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The final sprint for six second-round spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[First round of Concacaf qualifying for Qatar 2022 drawing to a close<br />
Six second-round places up for grabs<br />
FIFA.com previews the final matchdays<br />
The first round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; is nearing its end. Drawn into six groups, the 29 teams in action will battle it out between 4 and 8 June for the six places in the second round. FIFA.com looks ahead to a make-or-break few days of football and picks out the teams best placed to keep their World Cup qualific]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-sprint-for-six-second-round-spots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-sprint-for-six-second-round-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallese: Peru must forget about the World Cup in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peruvian keeper is a mainstay of the national team<br />
Their quest to qualify for Qatar 2022 dominates his chat with FIFA.com<br />
He also talks about his footballing journey, among other things<br />
"You're going to keep goal for the national team, play a key role and take part in a World Cup."Pedro Gallese was just ten the first time his Aunt Sona told him this, though at the time he could not fully comprehend its implication &ndash; either for him or Peru."I was living with her at the time, and she ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gallese-peru-must-forget-about-the-world-cup-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gallese-peru-must-forget-about-the-world-cup-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Malood: Bahrain can fulfil our World Cup dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bahrain are flying high in the qualifiers for Qatar 2022<br />
Midfielder Abdulwahab Al Malood puts that down to the players' experience<br />
Meeting with IR Iran will be a special one for him<br />
Bahrain have twice come close to qualifying for the FIFA World Cup&trade;, reaching the intercontinental play-offs in the qualifiers for Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010, losing to Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand respectively.The generation that contested those two play-offs was a golden one for the country, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-malood-bahrain-can-fulfil-our-world-cup-dream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-malood-bahrain-can-fulfil-our-world-cup-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On-song Fernandes aiming to revive India&rsquo;s fortunes&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Fernandes was a key creative outlet as FC Goa became Indian champions<br />
Brilliant club form continued in their maiden AFC Champions League campaign<br />
Attacker aims to help national team to positive results in the race for Qatar 2022<br />
Should Brandon Fernandes translate his excellent club form to the international stage in Asia's qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade;, India's chances of reviving their fortunes will be greatly enhanced.Igor Stimac's Blue Tigers registered just thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/on-song-fernandes-aiming-to-revive-indiarsquos-fortunesamp160/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:28:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/on-song-fernandes-aiming-to-revive-indiarsquos-fortunesamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely cult figure Grant eyes World Cup after near-tragedy&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia fullback Rhyan Grant survived a harrowing experience in 2018<br />
Career has since bloomed for club and country<br />
Socceroos return to the pitch this week after longest absence for 60 years<br />
&ldquo;Everything went peaceful and quiet under the water. I got ready to just let it happen. I thought, &lsquo;This is it&rsquo;.&rdquo;That was how Australia and Sydney FC fullback Rhyan Grant described his near-death experience in 2018 to PlayersVoice. Wild surf and a freak leg-rope tangle on a protrudi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unlikely-cult-figure-grant-eyes-world-cup-after-near-tragedyamp160/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unlikely-cult-figure-grant-eyes-world-cup-after-near-tragedyamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iniesta-inspired Dimas out to defend Indonesian pride&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indonesia feature in Qatar 2022 qualifying as AFC matches resume next week<br />
Midfielder Evan Dimas eyeing victories despite early elimination<br />
Playmaker has drawn inspiration from Spanish idol Andres Iniesta<br />
Indonesia's Evan Dimas is all too aware that his team&rsquo;s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; have already been extinguished. But AFC Asian Cup qualification is still on the cards and a fresh approach means reason for optimism when action resumes next week.With fiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-inspired-dimas-out-to-defend-indonesian-prideamp160/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2021 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-inspired-dimas-out-to-defend-indonesian-prideamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osako hits five as rampant Japan advance&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan beat Myanmar 10-0 to reach the third round of AFC World Cup qualifiers<br />
Yuya Osako grabbed the headlines with a five-goal haul<br />
Hajime Moriyasu&rsquo;s side have scored 37 goals without reply in Group F<br />
Japan have cruised through to the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; after a resounding 10-0 win over an under-strength Myanmar side in Chiba.Yuya Osako scored five and Takumi Minamino bagged a brace as the Samurai Blue &ndash; 14-0 winners against Mongo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/osako-hits-five-as-rampant-japan-advanceamp160/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/osako-hits-five-as-rampant-japan-advanceamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers after withdrawal of Korea DPR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent withdrawal of Korea DPR from the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, the Bureau for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers has taken a decision in order to ensure the fairness of the competition for the remaining teams.In accordance with this decision, the results of all of the Round 2 matches already played by Korea DPR are declared null and void. Consequently, after the conclusion of all groups' Round 2 matches, the results of the matches between the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-after-withdrawal-of-korea-dpr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-after-withdrawal-of-korea-dpr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race for Asia&amp;#39;s last 12 set for dramatic finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asia's second qualifying round resumes action after 18-months<br />
Twelve spots in Round 3 will be determined over the coming weeks<br />
Korea DPR announced withdrawal leaving Group H in the balance<br />
All eyes across Asia will be on the continent's second round of qualifying for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; which resumes on Friday after an 18-month delay due to Covid-19. With Korea DPR having recently announced their withdrawal from this campaign, 39 teams will compete across 57 matches from 28 May to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/race-for-asiaamp39s-last-12-set-for-dramatic-finale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/race-for-asiaamp39s-last-12-set-for-dramatic-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; media rights awarded in Greece&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the tender process in Greece to acquire the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;, FIFA has awarded them to Antenna TV.&nbsp;Antenna TV will provide daily free-to-air coverage of the tournament, with at least 32 matches, including the opening match, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final, to be shown via its primary channel, Ant1TV.&nbsp;All 64 matches of the 2022 tournament will be available live via Antenna&rsquo;s platforms, meeting FIFA&rsquo;s objectives of providing large]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022trade-media-rights-awarded-in-greeceamp160/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022trade-media-rights-awarded-in-greeceamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casillas: For two years I’ve celebrated the day I was born again]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May 2019 Casillas suffered a heart attack that has changed his life and priorities<br />
The Spain and Madrid legend turns 40 today 20 May<br />
He talks to FIFA.com about his concerns, new projects and cherished memories<br />
"We footballers believe that, because we&rsquo;re monitored more, we won&rsquo;t suffer from heart problems. However, cases like mine, and others even more serious, show that unfortunately that&rsquo;s not the case," says Iker Casillas on what concerns him most today, his 40th birthday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/casillas-for-two-years-ive-celebrated-the-day-i-was-born-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/casillas-for-two-years-ive-celebrated-the-day-i-was-born-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasarte: I see it as an obligation to take Chile to Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lasarte took over as Chile coach in February<br />
The Uruguayan is in charge of a national team for the first time<br />
He discusses the World Cup qualifiers, Copa America and his team&rsquo;s objectives<br />
Just a few days shy of his 60th birthday, the Uruguayan Martin Lasarte accepted the biggest challenge of his coaching career by taking charge of the Chilean national team, who are determined to make it back to the FIFA World Cup&trade; after missing out on Russia 2018.And while this is his first s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lasarte-i-see-it-as-an-obligation-to-take-chile-to-qatar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lasarte-i-see-it-as-an-obligation-to-take-chile-to-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Rodriguez comes of age&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodriguez is one of the promising young talents Uruguay are banking on<br />
Winger has three goals in nine games with La Celeste<br />
He talks about maturing as a player, the national team and World Cup qualifiers<br />
In 2016 shortly after Brian Rodriguez had joined Penarol, Uruguayan legend Jose Perdomo, who had brought him to the Montevideo club, famously dubbed him locura (madness). "He was 15 years old and had a rocket in his head; he was a madman," said the former Celeste midfielder &ndash; a Copa Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brian-rodriguez-comes-of-ageamp160/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brian-rodriguez-comes-of-ageamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Rodriguez comes of age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodriguez is one of the promising young talents Uruguay are banking on<br />
Winger has three goals in nine games with La Celeste<br />
He talks about maturing as a player, the national team and World Cup qualifiers<br />
In 2016 shortly after Brian Rodriguez had joined Penarol, Uruguayan legend Jose Perdomo, who had brought him to the Montevideo club, famously dubbed him locura (madness). "He was 15 years old and had a rocket in his head; he was a madman," said the former Celeste midfielder &ndash; a Copa Ameri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brian-rodriguez-comes-of-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brian-rodriguez-comes-of-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA and Qatar invite MAs to discuss human rights with international experts ahead of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday 10 May, FIFA held a virtual meeting with several member associations and confederations to discuss workers&rsquo; welfare reforms and broader human rights in Qatar in connection to the country&rsquo;s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;.The virtual event was organised in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC), FIFA&rsquo;s local partner in Qatar. Member associations that had expressed an interest in the matter heard from the SC&rsquo;s Secretary G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-and-qatar-invite-mas-to-discuss-human-rights-with-international-experts-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-and-qatar-invite-mas-to-discuss-human-rights-with-international-experts-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alioski: World Cup the next step for North Macedonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ezgjan Alioski is a key player for North Macedonia and Leeds United<br />
His national team reached the EURO and beat Germany in World Cup qualifying<br />
Alioski reflects on those achievements and explains why Leeds "changed his life"<br />
When he swapped Lugano for Leeds United in 2017, there was little to hint at the adventures that have ensued for Ezgjan Alioski.The club he had joined were preparing for an eighth successive season in England&rsquo;s second tier, and ended that campaign mired in mid-table m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alioski-world-cup-the-next-step-for-north-macedonia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 09:38:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alioski-world-cup-the-next-step-for-north-macedonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alioski: World Cup is the next step for North Macedonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ezgjan Alioski is a key player for North Macedonia and Leeds United<br />
His national team reached the EURO and beat Germany in World Cup qualifying<br />
Alioski reflects on those achievements and explains why Leeds "changed his life"<br />
When he swapped Lugano for Leeds United in 2017, there was little to hint at the adventures that have since ensued for Ezgjan Alioski.The club he had joined were preparing for an eighth successive season in England&rsquo;s second tier, and ended that campaign mired in mid-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alioski-world-cup-is-the-next-step-for-north-macedonia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 08:56:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alioski-world-cup-is-the-next-step-for-north-macedonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on African qualifiers for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA can confirm that in conjunction with CAF and taking into consideration the current disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to ensure optimal playing conditions for all teams, it has been decided to postpone the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;&#65039; that were due to be played in June 2021.The qualifiers are now scheduled to take place in the existing windows of September, October and November 2021, and March 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-african-qualifiers-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-african-qualifiers-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benatia speaks on Qatar 2022 Magazine Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the fourth episode of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Magazine Show, coming to YouTube and FIFA.com every month.In this month's show we catch up with former Morocco captain Medhi Benatia, who reflects on the Atlas Lions' Russia 2018 campaign and talks life at Qatar Star League side Al Duhail.We also spend a day at the races watching the fastest camels on earth, as well as running through the Qatari desert following one of the world's toughest extreme treks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/benatia-speaks-on-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/benatia-speaks-on-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wieghorst: Denmark want to make people stop and watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup veteran Morten Wieghorst is now Denmark&rsquo;s assistant coach<br />
The Danes have made a flawless, free-scoring start to Qatar 2022 qualifying<br />
Wieghorst discusses their new-look team and reflects on his career highlights<br />
Morten Wieghorst was 15 when Danish Dynamite exploded on the global stage. He watched, starry-eyed, as the stylish, fluid football of Laudrup, Lerby, Elkjaer and the Olsens illuminated the 1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico&trade;, winning the hearts of neutrals everywhere.A dre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wieghorst-denmark-want-to-make-people-stop-and-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 09:29:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wieghorst-denmark-want-to-make-people-stop-and-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enticing encounters headline Arab Cup draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar draw has thrown up exciting fixtures<br />
Two coaches face former teams, while Egypt and Algeria are set to renew rivalry<br />
The first all-Arab match at a FIFA World Cup to be replicated at Qatar 2021<br />
The draw for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade;, which was conducted at the Katara Opera House in the Qatari capital Doha on 27 April, threw up some mouth-watering ties in what promises to be a thrilling competition one year before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; kicks off. P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/enticing-encounters-headline-arab-cup-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/enticing-encounters-headline-arab-cup-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hisense becomes Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hisense, the world-renowned technology company, has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, creating an exclusive connection between the tournament&rsquo;s worldwide audience in unique and compelling ways.By joining the roster of Commercial Affiliates for the upcoming tournament, Hisense will be involved in a programme that will range from on-site engagement opportunities and logo visibility across various platforms to global ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hisense-becomes-official-sponsor-of-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:34:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hisense-becomes-official-sponsor-of-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ draw live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown towards the historic FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade; will reach an important milestone today (Tuesday 27 April) when the draw takes place, and you can watch the event as it happens.Click on the above video to watch the draw, which will take place at 21:00 local time (20:00 CET).The draw will involve four FIFA legends: Wael Gomaa (Egypt), Nawaf Al Temyat (Saudi Arabia), Haytham Mustafa (Sudan) and Younus Mahmood (Iraq), along with FIFA&rsquo;s Director of Competitions, Manolo Zubiri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ draw live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown towards the historic FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade; will reach an important milestone today (Tuesday 27 April) with the draw, and you can watch the action as it happens.Click on the above link to watch the draw which will take place at 21:00 local time (20:00 CET).The 16-nation tournament will feature four groups followed by a knockout stage. Twenty-three nations will feature overall, with preliminary matches involving the 14 lowest-ranked teams.The FIFA Arab Cup&trade; is seen as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RELIVE: Official draw for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown towards the historic FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade; reached an important milestone today (Tuesday 27 April) when the draw took place, and you can relive the event as it happened.The draw involved four FIFA legends: Wael Gomaa (Egypt), Nawaf Al Temyat (Saudi Arabia), Haytham Mustafa (Sudan) and Younus Mahmood (Iraq), along with FIFA&rsquo;s Director of Competitions, Manolo Zubiria.The 16-nation tournament will feature four groups followed by a knockout stage. Twenty-three nations w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-official-draw-for-the-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-official-draw-for-the-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement mounts ahead of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021&trade; draw on Tuesday, 27 April (21:00 local time), the qualifying matches for the tournament have been decided.Of the 23 nations involved, the 14 lowest-ranked teams according to the April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking will participate in single-leg play-offs ahead of the tournament, which will be held later this year.The play-offs were decided according to the rankings, as follows:<br />
Oman (FIFA World Ranking: 80) vs Somalia (197)<br />
Lebanon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/excitement-mounts-ahead-of-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/excitement-mounts-ahead-of-fifa-arab-cup-qatar-2021-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draw for FIFA Arab Cup 2021&trade; will be held in Doha, Qatar this Tuesday<br />
23 nations participating in tournament, which takes place at end of the year<br />
FIFA.com brings you a selection of pre-draw stats about the participants<br />
Twenty-three countries will participate in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021&trade;, the draw for which will be held at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Tuesday 27 April at 21:00 local time.Matches will be played at six of the Qatar 2022&trade; venues, thereby providing the World Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-fifa-arab-cup-2021-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-fifa-arab-cup-2021-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local legends look forward to first FIFA Arab Cup™ in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar will host the FIFA Arab Cup&trade; later this year, with the draw for the tournament taking place at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00 Doha time.Twenty-three national teams will compete for the trophy, with matches set to be played at six FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; venues. The tournament is regarded as a final rehearsal for the first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, which will take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022. Ahead of the draw, qatar2022.qa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/local-legends-look-forward-to-first-fifa-arab-cup-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/local-legends-look-forward-to-first-fifa-arab-cup-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ draw on 27 April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar will host the draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021&trade; at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00 local time.The tournament will be contested by 23 Arab nations.The draw will be attended by a limited number of officials, in line with Qatar&rsquo;s COVID-19 protocols.The FIFA Arab Cup&trade; will be held at the end of 2021 and is seen as a vital opportunity to test operations and facilities exactly a year before Qatar hosts the first FIFA World Cup&trade; in the Middle East and Arab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-to-host-fifa-arab-cup-2021-draw-on-27-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-to-host-fifa-arab-cup-2021-draw-on-27-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heskey: Coaching helps you look at football differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emile Heskey represented England at four major tournaments<br />
The former Liverpool striker is now coaching Leicester City's women<br />
He tells FIFA.com about that job and gives his take on England's Class of 2021<br />
Emile Heskey is one of Leicester&rsquo;s favourite football sons. A local lad made good, he lifted two League Cups for his hometown team before becoming a treble-winner at Liverpool and earning 62 caps for his country.In a &lsquo;golden generation&rsquo; of dazzling individual English talent,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heskey-coaching-helps-you-look-at-football-differently/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:55:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heskey-coaching-helps-you-look-at-football-differently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caparros: Armenia must have faith in the work being done&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks exclusively with Armenia coach Joaquin Caparros<br />
His side have begun Qatar 2022 qualifying with three straight wins<br />
"We've started well, but we&rsquo;re keeping our feet on the ground," he says<br />
When Joaquin Caparros was appointed Sevilla coach back in 2000, he could never have guessed where he would be coaching 21 years later.From then until 2005, he became an idol at the Andalusian club, contributing to the development and consolidation of future stars like Sergio Ramos, Jesus N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caparros-armenia-must-have-faith-in-the-work-being-doneamp160/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caparros-armenia-must-have-faith-in-the-work-being-doneamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caparros: Armenia must have faith in the work being done]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks exclusively with Armenia coach Joaquin Caparros<br />
His side have begun Qatar 2022 qualifying with three straight wins<br />
"We've started well, but we&rsquo;re keeping our feet on the ground," he says<br />
When Joaquin Caparros was appointed Sevilla coach back in 2000, he could never have guessed where he would be coaching 21 years later.From then until 2005, he became an idol at the Andalusian club, contributing to the development and consolidation of future stars like Sergio Ramos, Jesus N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caparros-armenia-must-have-faith-in-the-work-being-done/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caparros-armenia-must-have-faith-in-the-work-being-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2022™ media rights awarded in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the tender process for the Italian media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;, FIFA has awarded the exclusive rights to the competition to Rai, the Italian national public service broadcaster.Rai has been awarded multi-platform rights across television, digital and radio, and will provide an extremely strong broadcast platform for the tournament. In addition to making all 64 matches available live in the territory, Rai will also offer extensive support programming, including highli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022-media-rights-awarded-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022-media-rights-awarded-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brahimi stars in Qatar 2022 Magazine Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third episode of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Magazine Show, coming to YouTube every month.This month, we look back on the 2021 Qatar Cup final, which saw Sabri Lamouchi's Al Duhail come up against Xavi's Al Saad.We also discover the golf course just a stone's throw from a Qatar 2022 stadium, reflect on the growth of women's sports in Qatar and meet the Spanish chef who has a taste for football.And we hear from Al Rayyan SC captain Yacine Brahimi on his hopes of Algeria ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brahimi-stars-in-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brahimi-stars-in-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor: Montserrat ready to send shockwaves through world football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montserrat captain Lyle Taylor speaks with FIFA.com<br />
He talks about the Emerald Boys' historic 1-1 draw with El Salvador<br />
"It's massive to get the result, but there's more to come from us"<br />
Montserrat 1- 1 El Salvador.Perhaps it is a scoreline lost in the deluge of FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying results and storylines from the past week. But it is by far one of the most significant results of the 108 qualifiers that were played in the past week.Montserrat, an island with a population hovering ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/taylor-montserrat-ready-to-send-shockwaves-through-world-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/taylor-montserrat-ready-to-send-shockwaves-through-world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learned from World Cup qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were some spectacular results in qualifying for Qatar 2022<br />
Some surprise standouts emerged in on either side of the Atlantic<br />
Read on for insight and analysis from the past week<br />
The big boys can be beatenAlthough several favourites still recorded comfortable wins, most notably Japan&rsquo;s 14-0 triumph in Mongolia, several matches threw up surprising results.Few would have predicted that the Netherlands would lose 4-2 to Turkey in their opening World Cup qualifier. Having looked unstoppab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-things-we-learned-from-world-cup-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-things-we-learned-from-world-cup-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 postage stamps to deliver FIFA World Cup™ delight worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the beautiful game now have the chance to collect little pieces of football history after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Philatelic Programme launched with the promise of delivering commemorative postage stamps to a worldwide audience.The stamps will celebrate the first-class features of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, including the state-of-the-art stadiums and the stunning capital city of Doha, as well as the Official Mascot, the Official Poster and the fascinating history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-postage-stamps-to-deliver-fifa-world-cup-delight-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:20:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-postage-stamps-to-deliver-fifa-world-cup-delight-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Wednesday&amp;#39;s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy week of World Cup qualifying came to a close in Europe<br />
North Macedonia's win in Germany was the shock result of the day<br />
Armenia, Denmark, England and Italy only teams left with perfect starts<br />
UEFA (All matches)ResultsGroup BSpain 3-1 KosovoSpain leapfrogged Sweden to go top of Group B. Spain&rsquo;s stoppage-time hero from their 2-1 win over Georgia Dani Olmo opened the scoring and found the top corner with a beautiful, curled shot. Ferran Torres had Spain up by two just a minute later w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-wednesdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-wednesdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Wednesday&amp;#39;s qualifiers live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy week of World Cup qualifying comes to a close<br />
Focus squarely on Europe, with some of the world's best players in action<br />
England, Italy and Germany among those protecting perfect starts<br />
UEFA (All matches)Coming soonArmenia vs RomaniaMoldova vs IsraelEngland vs PolandGreece vs GeorgiaAndorra vs HungarySan Marino vs AlbaniaNorthern Ireland vs BulgariaUkraine vs KazakhstanBosnia and Herzegovina vs FranceScotland vs Faroe IslandsLiechtenstein vs IcelandSpain vs KosovoGermany vs North Macedoni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-wednesdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-wednesdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larsson: Sweden have some tremendously gifted youngsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, the headlines in the Swedish press have been all about the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying, five years after he announced his international retirement in the wake of the UEFA EURO.Sebastian Larsson was one Zlatan&rsquo;s team-mates at France 2016, where the Blagult failed to make the knockout phase after finishing bottom of Group E. Thirty-one at the time and already an international for eight years, it would not have been a surprise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/larsson-sweden-have-some-tremendously-gifted-youngsters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:49:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/larsson-sweden-have-some-tremendously-gifted-youngsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Tuesday&amp;#39;s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the live scores, results and news from Tuesday's Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Big wins for Belgium and the Netherlands as Slovakia shock Russia<br />
Japan and Saudi Arabia dazzle; Concacaf matches bookend the matchday<br />
Concacaf (All matches)ResultsGuyana 4-0 Bahamas<br />
Guyana won their first World Cup qualifier since November 2011 and they did so decisively. Terence Vancooten opened the scoring after eight minutes, but the goal spree came in the second half when Kadell Daniel, substitute Omari Glasgow and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-tuesdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-tuesdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Tuesday&amp;#39;s qualifiers live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow all the live scores, results and news for Tuesday's Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
Ten more matches in Europe with Portugal, Netherlands and Russia all on the road<br />
Japan kick-start the action as AFC and Concacaf matches bookend the matchday<br />
Eighteen matches across three continents feature on another massive day of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifiers, and you can follow all the action as it happens here with FIFA.com.AFC qualifying returns with Russia 2018 participants Japan and Saudi Arab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-tuesdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:24:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-tuesdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modric: I want another major success with Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Modric now Croatia&rsquo;s most-capped player of all time<br />
Midfielder made his 135th international appearance against Cyprus<br />
He discusses that milestone in this exclusive interview<br />
"There is no way of looking at this in which Luka [Modric] doesn&rsquo;t deserve the title as the best [Croatian] in history."These words were spoken by Robert Prosinecki, himself considered by many as the country&rsquo;s best player of all time, in summer 2018 after Croatia had finished as runners-up at the 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/modric-i-want-another-major-success-with-croatia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/modric-i-want-another-major-success-with-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey seeking new legends to revive past glories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey enjoy best ever start to World Cup qualifiers<br />
Sights set on return to biggest stage after 20 years<br />
We look at some key takeaways from their opening victories<br />
The big question in Turkish football this week: is their national team set to return to the world stage after a 20-year absence? The early signs are certainly promising after the Crescent Stars kicked off their qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; with two wins from two to lead the way in a fiercely competiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/turkey-seeking-new-legends-to-revive-past-glories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/turkey-seeking-new-legends-to-revive-past-glories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iniesta-inspired Furuhashi harbours high hopes with Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyogo Furuhashi finished as Vissel Kobe's top marksman last season<br />
Attacker admits that he has drawn inspiration from team-mate Andres Iniesta<br />
Aims to translate club form to international arena during Qatar 2022 campaign<br />
If Kyogo Furuhashi's performances with Vissel Kobe last season are anything to go by, it seems that the attacker is set to bloom on the international stage commencing with Japan's 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; qualifier against Mongolia on Tuesday.The player, deployed either]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-inspired-furuhashi-harbours-high-hopes-with-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-inspired-furuhashi-harbours-high-hopes-with-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Sunday’s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another big matchday of FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe<br />
Five more Concacaf matches will conclude Sunday's match schedule<br />
Follow all today's action and catch up on Saturday's news here<br />
Concacaf (All fixtures)ResultsDominica 1-2 Panama<br />
Panama survived a real scare and took all three points in Santo Domingo thanks to a late goal from Jose Fajardo Nelson. Dominica were moments away from a famous result in Group D - Audel Laville equalised in the 82nd minute - however Nelson's late heroics m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-sundays-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-sundays-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Sunday&amp;#39;s FIFA World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another big matchday of FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe<br />
Five more Concacaf matches will conclude Sunday's match schedule<br />
Follow all today's action and catch up on Saturday's news here<br />
Thirty European nations will be in action on Sunday as 2022 FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying action in Europe intensifies.Reigning world champions France and 2010 winners Spain will both seek to bounce back from dropping points in their opening matches when they travel to Kazakhstan and Georgia respectivel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-sundayamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-sundayamp39s-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Saturday&amp;#39;s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumes today<br />
Turkey made history with Norway win, Croatia and the Netherlands bounce back<br />
Preliminary action concludes with more matches in the Concacaf zone<br />
After some shocks and stunning performances on Wednesday and Thursday, qualifying for Qatar 2022 resumes in the UEFA and Concacaf zones today.Turkey continued their fine form and won their first two World Cup qualifiers of a campaign for the first time in their history, while Croatia and the Net]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-saturdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-saturdayamp39s-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: FIFA World Cup qualifiers&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumes today<br />
Belgium and Portugal among European teams in action<br />
Preliminary action concludes with more matches in the Concacaf zone<br />
After some shocks and stunning performances on Wednesday and Thursday, qualifying for Qatar 2022 resumes in the UEFA and Concacaf zones today.Turkey continued their fine form and won their first two World Cup qualifiers of a campaign for the first time in their history, while Croatia and the Netherlands both bounced bac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-fifa-world-cup-qualifiersamp160/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-fifa-world-cup-qualifiersamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez: Swiss see ourselves on equal terms with Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodriguez a mainstay for Switzerland despite relegation worries at club level<br />
He set up the all-important opening goal against Bulgaria<br />
Says Switzerland are "more unpredictable than other teams"<br />
The past couple of seasons have not been particularly easy for Ricardo Rodriguez. Last year he went on loan to PSV Eindhoven from AC Milan, but while his stint there initially looked promising, it was soon brought to an end by the COVID-19 pandemic.This term he is at Torino in Serie A, where the team ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-swiss-see-ourselves-on-equal-terms-with-italy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-swiss-see-ourselves-on-equal-terms-with-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedri, Spain’s latest midfield magician]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Las Palmas debutant to Spain international in 18 months<br />
Now a first choice at Barcelona, he is enjoying a record-breaking season<br />
His Roja career promises to be a long one<br />
The last 18 months have been life-changing for Spain midfielder Pedri. On 18 August 2019, he made his first-team debut with second-division side Las Palmas at the age of only 16. On Thursday, he represented his country for the first time at senior level.Pedri&rsquo;s sudden breakthrough at Las Palmas immediately attracted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pedri-spains-latest-midfield-magician/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:47:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pedri-spains-latest-midfield-magician/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Saturday&amp;#39;s World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying resumes today<br />
Belgium, Portugal and the Netherlands among European teams in action<br />
Preliminary action concludes with more matches in the Concacaf zone<br />
27 MarchUEFA (All fixtures)Montenegro vs GibraltarRussia vs SloveniaBelarus vs EstoniaNorway vs TurkeyCroatia vs CyprusNetherlands vs LatviaRepublic of Ireland vs LuxembourgSerbia vs PortugalSlovakia vs MaltaCzech Republic vs Belgium<br />
Concacaf (All fixtures)US Virgin Islands vs Antigua and BarbudaTurks and Caic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-saturdayamp39s-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-saturdayamp39s-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamed: Palestine will treat the Saudi game as a final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yaser Hamed is a product of Athletic Bilbao&rsquo;s youth academy<br />
Having impressed on his debut, he is now a key player for Palestine<br />
Hamed aiming for victory over Saudi Arabia in next Tuesday&rsquo;s qualifier<br />
The Palestine national team made history in 2014, when they defeated the Philippines in the final of the AFC Challenge Cup to qualify for their maiden AFC Asian Cup.Back then, Yaser Hamed was just 17 and a graduate of Athletic Bilbao&rsquo;s renowned youth academy. The bourgeoning defend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hamed-palestine-will-treat-the-saudi-game-as-a-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hamed-palestine-will-treat-the-saudi-game-as-a-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Thursday’s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain held as England, Germany, Italy and Sweden make winning starts<br />
Tajikistan kicked off the day's qualifiers by sweeping aside Mongolia<br />
Canada and Curacao among the goals in Concacaf action<br />
Concacaf (All matches)<br />
ResultsHaiti 2-0 Belize<br />
Although the first half was action-packed, the breakthrough in Port Au Prince didn&rsquo;t arrive until early in the second half. Both of Haiti&rsquo;s goals were scored by defenders and came from corner kicks. Ricardo Ade scored the opener within five minute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-thursdays-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-thursdays-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next landmark in refereeing: FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers officiated by female referees for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s St&eacute;phanie Frappart and Ukraine&rsquo;s Kateryna Monzul will be first women to take charge of FIFA World Cup qualifiers<br />
Two Mexican female match officials were on duty for first-round encounter in Concacaf qualifying earlier this week<br />
Next big landmark in refereeing after Edina Alves Batista&rsquo;s appointment for FIFA Club World Cup&trade; in February this year<br />
St&eacute;phanie Frappart and Kateryna Monzul are set to become the first female match officials to take charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/next-landmark-in-refereeing-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-officiated-by-female-referees-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/next-landmark-in-refereeing-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-officiated-by-female-referees-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The return of Zlatan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zlatan Ibrahimovic has come out of international retirement<br />
The 39-year-old&rsquo;s target is to fire Sweden to World Cup qualification<br />
We spotlight Zlatan with quotes, trivia, stats and golazos<br />
&ldquo;A World Cup without Zlatan is not worth watching,&rdquo; declared football&rsquo;s most charismatic performer in November 2013.Zlatan Ibrahimovic had bagged a brilliant brace for Sweden. Cristiano Ronaldo had nevertheless gone one better to ensure Portugal won their playoff for a place at Brazil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-return-of-zlatan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:01:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-return-of-zlatan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Thursday&amp;#39;s qualifiers live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A host of UEFA nations will begin their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign<br />
A lone AFC match opens today's action, which concludes with six Concacaf matches<br />
Recap all the action from Wednesday here<br />
After a dramatic opening night of action, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying gathers momentum in the UEFA zone today. Among the highlights are Germany hosting Iceland, while recently-crowned The Best FIFA Men&rsquo;s Player Robert Lewandowski will look to be out to star for Poland in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-thursdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-thursdayamp39s-qualifiers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifying: Wednesday’s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumed on Wednesday<br />
World champions France held as UEFA qualifying kicked-off<br />
Road to Qatar 2022 also commenced in the Concacaf region with five matches<br />
After a long wait, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifiers finally kicked-off in the UEFA and Concacaf zones on Wednesday. There were some surprising scorelines in Europe, with France held 1-1 at home by Ukraine, Croatia losing to Slovenia and Turkey outgunning three-time World Cup runners-up the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifying-wednesdays-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifying-wednesdays-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifiers: Wednesday’s scores and stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumed on Wednesday<br />
World champions France held as UEFA qualifying kicked-off<br />
Road to Qatar 2022 also commenced in the Concacaf region with five matchesAfter a long wait 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; qualifiers finally kicked-off in the UEFA and Concacaf zones on Wednesday. There were some intriguing scorelines in Europe with France held 1-1 at home by Ukraine, while Turkey outgunned three-time World Cup runners-up Netherlands. There were also imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-wednesdays-scores-and-stats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifiers-wednesdays-scores-and-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: FIFA World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumes today<br />
Europe's campaign begins with holders France among those involved<br />
Focus moves to the Concacaf region later in the day<br />
The road to Qatar 2022 begins for teams in the UEFA and Concacaf zones today, with 17 FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifiers set to take place over the course of the day.Reigning champions France, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Erling Haaland's Norway and a resurgent Netherlands side are among the teams in action in Europe befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:36:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow the World Cup qualifiers live]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying resumes today<br />
Europe's campaign begins with holders France among those involved<br />
Focus moves to the Concacaf region later in the day<br />
The road to Qatar 2022 begins for teams in the UEFA and Concacaf zones today, with 17 FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifiers set to take place over the course of the day.Reigning champions France, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Erling Haaland's Norway and a resurgent Netherlands side are among the teams in action in Europe befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-world-cup-qualifiers-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-the-world-cup-qualifiers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bozik’s spirited Mongolia aim high in history-making campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mongolia resume Qatar 2022 qualifying under new coach Rastislav Bozik<br />
Former Al Wahda manager took over last September<br />
He expects his side to focus on improved displays against Tajikistan and Japan<br />
When Asia's qualification campaign for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; began in June 2019, Mongolia had the honour of hosting the first very first qualifying game globally. The Blue Wolves duly registered the first qualifying victory by winning 2-0 against Brunei Darussalam, before a 2-1 away defeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boziks-spirited-mongolia-aim-high-in-history-making-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:37:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boziks-spirited-mongolia-aim-high-in-history-making-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez: We&amp;#39;ll fight to return to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[His dream was to be a footballer and at 20 he played at Russia 2018<br />
"With it being our first World Cup, it was a unique experience for the whole country"<br />
His goals are to reach Qatar 2022 with Panama and excel in Spain<br />
From a very young age, Jose Luis Rodriguez was clear about his ambition to become a professional footballer, refusing to let a difficult upbringing in a tough neighbourhood stand in his way. "Everyone there liked to play football," says the player, now a household name in his hom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-weamp39ll-fight-to-return-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-weamp39ll-fight-to-return-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sagnol: We have no chance if we don&amp;#39;t take risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willy Sagnol is Georgia&rsquo;s new coach<br />
His team up against Sweden and Spain in Qatar 2022 qualifying<br />
The Frenchman talks about qualifying for the World Cup and memories of the tournament<br />
On 15 February this year, Willy Sagnol was officially appointed Georgia head coach. A surprise move you might think, until you learn that the former Bayern Munich captain was convinced to take on the role by two people he holds in high regard from his on-field battles in the Bundesliga: namely Levan Kobiashv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sagnol-we-have-no-chance-if-we-donamp39t-take-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sagnol-we-have-no-chance-if-we-donamp39t-take-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadijah Mars: When dreams come true]]></title><description><![CDATA[First female ever appointed as team manager for Barbados<br />
Cadijah Mars is accompanying the team in their World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Anguilla<br />
"I&rsquo;ve always considered myself a role model"<br />
The date 8 March is a special day for women around the world as it marks the celebrations of International Women&rsquo;s Day. It was established in 1911 in the period before the First World War as part of the fight for equal rights, the right to vote and emancipation for female workers. The pur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cadijah-mars-when-dreams-come-true/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cadijah-mars-when-dreams-come-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tender process to launch in Greece for media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has today launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in Greece for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, FIFA&rsquo;s flagship men&rsquo;s competition.&nbsp;The FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; will be the 22nd edition of the competition and a unique event, as the first FIFA World Cup&trade; in the Middle East and the first to take place in November/December. With ultra-modern venues, optimal playing conditions and a compact event footprint, the host country will be a very special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-process-to-launch-in-greece-for-media-rights-to-the-fifa-world-cup-2022tradeamp160/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-process-to-launch-in-greece-for-media-rights-to-the-fifa-world-cup-2022tradeamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten seasoned stars who deserve a World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[We highlight ten players, aged 28-plus, who the World Cup needs to see<br />
Alaba, Bale, Oblak and Van Dijk are among the Europeans<br />
Two huge African talents have never played in the finals<br />
Pierre-Emerick AubameyangGabon31 years old65 caps26 goalsGroup F (Africa)Egypt, Gabon, Libya, AngolaOther key playersMario Lemina (Fulham), Denis Bouanga (Saint-Etienne)AubameyangAubameyang could have chosen to represent France, Italy or Spain, but selected Gabon as a 19-year-old because his dad once captained the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ten-seasoned-stars-who-deserve-a-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:24:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ten-seasoned-stars-who-deserve-a-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a 31-year-old from Suffolk is transforming the Cayman Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cayman Islands head coach Ben Pugh speaks with FIFA.com<br />
The former Ipswich Town academy coach talks about his journey<br />
He previews his team's upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Suriname and Canada<br />
The Cayman Islands have never won a FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying match in their entire history.But that could finally be changing in the near future thanks to a 31-year-old from Shotley, a small village outside Ipswich. Ben Pugh took over as the national team head coach and director of coaching for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-a-31-year-old-from-suffolk-is-transforming-the-cayman-islands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-a-31-year-old-from-suffolk-is-transforming-the-cayman-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup qualifying in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[2021&rsquo;s World Cup qualifiers get underway this week<br />
European teams kick off their campaigns<br />
Facts and figures on the hunt for World Cup places<br />
There were many challenges to overcome when organising qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.Yet the battle for FIFA World Cup&trade; spots has already begun in Asia and South America, while this week marks the start of qualifying for the confederations in Europe (UEFA) and North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF).FIFA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifying-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-qualifying-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damiano looking to leave a legacy on the US Virgin Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at football in the US Virgin Islands<br />
COVID-19 pandemic is being seized as an opportunity<br />
National coach Gilberto Damiano explains more<br />
The COVID-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc globally for over a year now, and sport has certainly not been spared by the virus. Most stadiums still remain empty or are just partially filled, with tournaments and qualifiers either postponed or cancelled altogether.While most places ground to a halt, the US Virgin Islands took their football fate into th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/damiano-looking-to-leave-a-legacy-on-the-us-virgin-islands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/damiano-looking-to-leave-a-legacy-on-the-us-virgin-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revived giants ready to right Russian wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy and the Netherlands failed to reach Russia 2018<br />
Both have bounced back impressively in the years since<br />
We look at what's changed ahead of their Qatar 2022 campaigns<br />
La Gazzetta dello Sport described it as &ldquo;the apocalypse&rdquo; and, in football terms, it wasn&rsquo;t far short. Italy, four-time champions, had failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.Staggering in itself, this outcome was made doubly unthinkable by the Netherlands &ndash; finalists and bronze-medal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/revived-giants-ready-to-right-russian-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:51:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/revived-giants-ready-to-right-russian-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodrygo: I&amp;#39;m doing everything possible to be at Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodrygo discusses his dream to represent Brazil at Qatar 2022<br />
The 20-year-old hails Neymar, Casemiro and Karim Benzema<br />
He believes Real Madrid will conquer Spain and Europe this year<br />
As a 27-year-old right-back was preparing to tackle the indecipherable puzzle that was Neymar in 2012, he got a tap on the shoulder, spun round, and received some words of advice. Not from his Mirassol coach or one of the Brazilian fourth-flight side&rsquo;s senior players, but from his 11-year-old son.Fast-forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodrygo-iamp39m-doing-everything-possible-to-be-at-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:14:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodrygo-iamp39m-doing-everything-possible-to-be-at-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tadic: Zidane was my hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbia begin their Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign on 24 March<br />
Eagles captain Dusan Tadic gives an exclusive interview<br />
The attacking midfielder talks about Ajax, Russia 2018 and his childhood heroes<br />
Serbia begin their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualification bid next week, taking on their two biggest rivals in Group A in Belgrade: Republic of Ireland on 24 March, followed by Portugal three days later.If his side are to make a strong start against such formidable opponents, Serbia&rsquo;s n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tadic-zidane-was-my-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tadic-zidane-was-my-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six: The World Cup is the dream of all Guineans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guinea have never graced the FIFA World Cup<br />
Syli Nationale are in a qualifying group with Morocco, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau<br />
Coach Didier Six assesses their chances of making history<br />
Guinea&rsquo;s youth teams have competed on the world stage on multiple occasions, participating at the FIFA U-20 World Cup twice (Japan 1979 and Korea Republic 2017) and no fewer than four editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.One factor that has contributed to the country&rsquo;s successful national youth teams is th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/six-the-world-cup-is-the-dream-of-all-guineans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/six-the-world-cup-is-the-dream-of-all-guineans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stocklasa making his mark with Liechtenstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Stocklasa has made history<br />
Interview with Liechtenstein&rsquo;s head coach<br />
World Cup qualification starts at the end of March against teams including Germany<br />
On 3 December 2020, the Liechtenstein Football Association made history not on the pitch but off it, as Martin Stocklasa became the first Liechtensteiner to coach the national team."Getting the opportunity to coach a national side is always a big deal, but for me it is undoubtedly the greatest challenge of my nascent career and some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/stocklasa-making-his-mark-with-liechtenstein/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:16:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/stocklasa-making-his-mark-with-liechtenstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nsame: Benzema an inspiration in beefing up my game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Pierre Nsame named Swiss championship Player of the Year for last two seasons<br />
The constantly improving Cameroonian has scored 33 goals in 38 matches in 2020<br />
He hopes to be judged on his performances and finally get his chance with the Indomitable Lions<br />
Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile are the only players in the world to have scored more than him in 2020. Suffice to say then that Jean-Pierre Nsame - with 33 goals during the last calendar year - is at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nsame-benzema-an-inspiration-in-beefing-up-my-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nsame-benzema-an-inspiration-in-beefing-up-my-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soteldo: Wearing the Santos No10 shirt has never burdened me&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuela and Santos' Yeferson Soteldo speaks exclusively with FIFA.com<br />
The diminutive midfielder gained global attention at the 2017 U-20 World Cup<br />
He talks about his challenging upbringing, Messi's influence on him and much more<br />
The Venezuelan Yeferson Soteldo is one of the most electrifying players competing in South America today, and while he may be only 1.58m (5&rsquo;2) tall, it would be a mistake to underestimate him, as plenty of teams can attest.The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/soteldo-wearing-the-santos-no10-shirt-has-never-burdened-meamp160/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/soteldo-wearing-the-santos-no10-shirt-has-never-burdened-meamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soteldo: Wearing the Santos No10 shirt has never burdened me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuela and Santos' Yeferson Soteldo speaks exclusively with FIFA.com<br />
The diminutive midfielder gained global attention at the 2017 U-20 World Cup<br />
He talks about his challenging upbringing, Messi's influence on him and much more<br />
The Venezuelan Yeferson Soteldo is one of the most electrifying players competing in South America today, and while he may be only 1.58m (5&rsquo;2) tall, it would be a mistake to underestimate him, as plenty of teams can attest.The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/soteldo-wearing-the-santos-no10-shirt-has-never-burdened-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/soteldo-wearing-the-santos-no10-shirt-has-never-burdened-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winner Low to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joachim Low set to stand down following UEFA EURO 2020<br />
Low led Germany at three FIFA World Cups, including famous Brazil 2014 win<br />
&ldquo;I am taking this step consciously, full of pride and with huge gratitude&rdquo;<br />
Joachim Low, architect of Germany&rsquo;s memorable 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&trade; win, has announced he will end his record-breaking national team tenure after this year&rsquo;s UEFA EURO.Low assumed the reins from Jurgen Klinsmann following the FIFA World Cup on home soil in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-winner-low-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-winner-low-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on South American qualifiers for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA can confirm that following discussions with our South American Member Associations in conjunction with CONMEBOL and taking into consideration the existing volatility around travel and quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has decided to postpone the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; that were due to be played in March 2021.Details on the updated schedule will be provided in due course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-south-american-qualifiers-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-south-american-qualifiers-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okello: Uganda have a good chance of reaching Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Okello plays in Algeria but dreams of a move to Europe<br />
He believes Uganda can reach the next FIFA World Cup<br />
They have been grouped with Mali, Kenya and Rwanda<br />
Allan Okello wasted no time in making a name for himself in the Ugandan Premier League with Kampala Capital City Authority. After joining the club&rsquo;s training academy at 15, he made his professional debut while still 16 and went on to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup 2016/17. In three years with KCCA, Okello racked up 39 go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/okello-uganda-have-a-good-chance-of-reaching-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/okello-uganda-have-a-good-chance-of-reaching-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Episode 2 of the Qatar 2022 Magazine Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest edition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Magazine Show, our monthly look at some of the top stories in the build-up to next year's world finals, is out now and fans can watch the full episode here on FIFA.com.This week, we turn our attention to the recently-completed FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020&trade; and the myriad of stories from it that made it so successful and unique, including a special visit to Qatar by FIFA Fan Award 2019 winners and lifelong Palmeiras fans Silvia Gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-episode-2-of-the-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-episode-2-of-the-qatar-2022-magazine-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tite: Neymar has become a bow and arrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tite discusses taking one year off to study coaching<br />
He hails Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne and Roberto Mancini&rsquo;s Italy<br />
He explains why facing Argentina is much more than a World Cup qualifier<br />
&ldquo;Surviving for long in a country that has 200 million Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o coaches is impossible,&rdquo; summarised Luiz Felipe Scolari of what many deem the most demanding job in football.Surviving under the scorching scrutiny of the gluttonous Brazil fans is, indeed, akin to surviving in the Lut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-neymar-has-become-a-bow-and-arrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:57:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-neymar-has-become-a-bow-and-arrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on upcoming Concacaf qualifiers in March 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has been working with all Concacaf member associations, with the support of the confederation, to provide guidance ahead of the upcoming qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.The match schedule for Qualification Round 1 in the Concacaf region includes 30 member associations who are each scheduled to play two matches between 24 and 31 March.FIFA has in recent weeks held virtual workshops with all member associations to ensure that they are aware of the regulations relating to C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-upcoming-concacaf-qualifiers-in-march-2021/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-upcoming-concacaf-qualifiers-in-march-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez: My dad still challenges me on coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Martinez speaks to FIFA.com<br />
Belgium have been the world&rsquo;s top-ranked team for three straight years<br />
Martinez discusses mentality, World Cup highlights and his future in the job<br />
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t tell me what&rsquo;s wrong. Tell me how you&rsquo;d fix it.&rdquo;Roberto Martinez can see now that his life and career have been shaped by these words and the man who recited them. That challenge, to solve a problem identified on the pitch, came from his father, himself a player, coach an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/martinez-my-dad-still-challenges-me-on-coaching/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:42:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/martinez-my-dad-still-challenges-me-on-coaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on upcoming Asian Qualifiers in March and June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking into consideration the existing travel and quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across the continent and following a process of close consultation with Asia&rsquo;s Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA have jointly agreed to postpone the majority of the upcoming Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; and AFC Asian Cup China 2023&trade;.&nbsp;The latest match schedule for match days 7 and 8 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-upcoming-asian-qualifiers-in-march-and-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/update-on-upcoming-asian-qualifiers-in-march-and-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 board meeting held at FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020&trade;&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most recent board meeting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) was held on Thursday, 11 February, prior to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020&trade; final between Bayern Munich and Tigres UANL at Education City Stadium.It was held via videoconference due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board reviewed key achievements and looked ahead to upcoming events and milestones, including the final four stadium inaugurations and the FIFA Arab Cup&trade;, which will be held in Qatar at the e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-at-fifa-club-world-cup-qatar-2020tradeamp160/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-at-fifa-club-world-cup-qatar-2020tradeamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang aiming high with Team Dragon in Year of the Ox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang has high hopes with both club and country in Year of the Ox<br />
Forward excelled with Beijing FC on both domestic and Asian fronts in 2020<br />
He eyes improved displays with the national team in FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying<br />
Friday marks the New Year Day or Spring Festival in the Chinese lunar calendar, which is known as Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. Superstitious or not, the ox represents a lucky word in Chinese and understandably, the Year of the Ox is seen as a time to live up to ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zhang-aiming-high-with-team-dragon-in-year-of-the-ox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:07:26 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zhang-aiming-high-with-team-dragon-in-year-of-the-ox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas Lions roar again]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look back at the 2020 CHAN just won by Morocco<br />
Mali finished runners-up and Guinea third<br />
Tournament reserved for African-based players<br />
Triumphant on home soil in 2018, Morocco secured back-to-back titles at the CAF African Nations Championship, a tournament reserved for African-based players.In the final on 7 February, the Atlas Lions beat Mali (2-0), while Guinea completed the podium at the tournament&rsquo;s sixth edition with their 2-0 win over hosts Cameroon. We pick out some of the key]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/atlas-lions-roar-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/atlas-lions-roar-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QNB Group announced as Official Middle East and Africa Supporter and&amp;#160;Official&amp;#160;Qatari Bank of FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;]]></title><description><![CDATA[QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was today unveiled as an Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; as well as the Official Qatari Bank of the tournament.As an Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, QNB will be granted various assets and rights across the region, as well as branding exposure in the Host Cities. The group has an extensive network of ATMs and locations and will b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qnb-group-announced-as-official-middle-east-and-africa-supporter-andamp160officialamp160qatari-bank-of-fifa-world-cup-2022trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qnb-group-announced-as-official-middle-east-and-africa-supporter-andamp160officialamp160qatari-bank-of-fifa-world-cup-2022trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SC and Q22 sign MoU with NHRC to further enhance the positive human rights legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2022™]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) to collaborate in raising awareness of human rights issues, while continuing to ensure all aspects of human rights are considered in the delivery of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; (Qatar 2022).The MoU between the parties was signed by H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the SC, H.E. Dr Ali S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sc-and-q22-sign-mou-with-nhrc-to-further-enhance-the-positive-human-rights-legacy-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sc-and-q22-sign-mou-with-nhrc-to-further-enhance-the-positive-human-rights-legacy-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ official hospitality packages go on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality packages available from 1 February at 12:00 CET at FIFA.com/hospitality<br />
MATCH Hospitality reports unprecedented interest during pre-sales phase<br />
The global launch of official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; will give fans worldwide the chance to join a wave of excitement for the tournament after the pre-sales phase generated unprecedented levels of interest.Ticket-inclusive hospitality packages with optional travel packages &ndash; including accommodatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-official-hospitality-packages-go-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-official-hospitality-packages-go-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tender processes to launch in Sub-Saharan Africa for media rights to FIFA World Cup 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA is opening two invitations to tender (ITT) simultaneously for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; and the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2023&trade;, FIFA&rsquo;s flagship competitions, in Sub-Saharan Africa . The tender processes are due to launch tomorrow, Tuesday, 26 January.The first ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;. The second ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2023&trade;.The FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; will be the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-processes-to-launch-in-sub-saharan-africa-for-media-rights-to-fifa-world-cup-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-processes-to-launch-in-sub-saharan-africa-for-media-rights-to-fifa-world-cup-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For local glory and global opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixth edition of the CAF African Nations Championship starts this weekend<br />
Tournament reserved for African players competing in continent&rsquo;s national leagues<br />
For some teams, also serves as dress rehearsal before Qatar 2022 qualifiers resume<br />
&lsquo;Out of sight, out of mind&rsquo; goes the old adage. And for African football fans, opportunities to see many of their top internationals can be rare, with a lot playing outside the continent. This could explain the enthusiasm with which fans gree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/for-local-glory-and-global-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/for-local-glory-and-global-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rueda returns to Colombia for second stint]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ending time with Chile, Rueda returns to his homeland<br />
It will be his second stint at the helm of his national team<br />
The objective? Qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;<br />
Colombian Reinaldo Rueda has become the new head coach of his homeland's national team, confirmed by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) on Thursday 14 January."Coach Rueda will be in charge of leading our national team in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as well as in the Copa America Argentina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rueda-returns-to-colombia-for-second-stint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rueda-returns-to-colombia-for-second-stint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tender processes launched in Italy for media rights to FIFA World Cup 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has opened two invitations to tender (ITT) simultaneously for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; and the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2023&trade;, FIFA&rsquo;s flagship men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s competitions, in Italy.The first ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;. The second ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2023&trade;.The&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; will be the 22nd edition&nbsp;of the competition and a unique]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-processes-launched-in-italy-for-media-rights-to-fifa-world-cup-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tender-processes-launched-in-italy-for-media-rights-to-fifa-world-cup-2022-and-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunnarsson: Iceland still have the same hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aron Gunnarsson has captained Iceland for the past eight years<br />
He now plays his club football in Qatar with Al Arabi<br />
Midfielder talks tattoos, wonder goals and World Cup hopes with FIFA.com<br />
Bearded, tattooed and brimming with passion, Aron Gunnarsson is widely seen as the embodiment of Iceland&rsquo;s national team. He was named captain at 23, and a famous back tattoo &ndash; based on the country&rsquo;s coat of arms &ndash; reflects his pride in holding that position.When Iceland beat England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gunnarsson-iceland-still-have-the-same-hunger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:14:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gunnarsson-iceland-still-have-the-same-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafu: Every player dreams of winning the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Brazil captain Cafu speaks with Qatar2022.qa<br />
The two-time World Cup winner says Qatar 2022 will be a "dream come true"<br />
He is serving as as a Global Ambassador for the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy<br />
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; is less than two years away, and with every milestone reached, excitement continues to build in the country and across the region.Football&rsquo;s showpiece event means many things to many people, especially those who have lifted the coveted tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cafu-every-player-dreams-of-winning-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:02:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cafu-every-player-dreams-of-winning-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traore turning it on for club and country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising star Lassina Traore plays for Ajax and Burkina Faso<br />
Scored a quintuple for his club last October, a first since Marco van Basten<br />
"We&rsquo;ve got what it takes to achieve big things."<br />
Lassina Traore had a very big hand in Ajax Amsterdam&rsquo;s 13-0 thrashing of VVV-Venlo on 24 October last year, scoring five goals and setting up three more. In the process the man from Burkina Faso became the first Ajax player to score as many goals in an Eredivisie match since Marco van Basten struck si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/traore-turning-it-on-for-club-and-country/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/traore-turning-it-on-for-club-and-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 qualifying: the state of play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador have made impressive starts in South America<br />
Syria are flying in Asia as several heavyweights struggle<br />
Cameroon and C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire are in Africa's group of death<br />
The qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; was hit by a number of organisational challenges in 2020. But with the action now under way in South America, and draws held by UEFA, CAF and CONCACAF, the path to the global finals has started to take shape in every confederation. FIFA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-qualifying-the-state-of-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-qualifying-the-state-of-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic: Croatia have the quality, talent and self-belief to beat anyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia in World Cup qualifying group with Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta<br />
Interview with national team coach Zlatko Dalic<br />
"2018 was special and that you can't repeat that every two or four years"<br />
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; represented a milestone for Croatian football, a summer fairytale that will likely never be forgotten. Under Zlatko Dalic&rsquo;s stewardship they made it to the Final, where they succumbed to a 4-2 defeat by France in a spectacular encounter.&lsquo;T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-croatia-have-the-quality-talent-and-self-belief-to-beat-anyone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-croatia-have-the-quality-talent-and-self-belief-to-beat-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium unveiled to the world with spectacular launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the presence of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with an enthusiastic physically distanced crowd, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted the 48th Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day to become the fourth fully operational FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; tournament venue to be inaugurated. Today&rsquo;s inauguration took place exactly two years ahead of Qatar&rsquo;s 2022 final.The stadium &ndash; which will become the new home of Al Rayyan Sports Club &ndash; follows Khalifa Int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ahmad-bin-ali-stadium-unveiled-to-the-world-with-spectacular-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ahmad-bin-ali-stadium-unveiled-to-the-world-with-spectacular-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A first-hand World Cup experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osvaldo Santander is a member of the #FIFA Fan Movement<br />
Argentinian talks about his relationship with football and the World Cup<br />
"Only a few take away the glory, but everyone can take away the celebrations!"<br />
The passion of the Argentinian fan has been well documented, not least at the last two FIFA World Cups&trade;. In both Brazil and Russia, Albiceleste supporters took their devotion to new levels, attending games in huge numbers while winning admirers with their catchy songs and characterist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-first-hand-world-cup-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-first-hand-world-cup-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salman: Extraordinary World Cup will honour all Arabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khalid Salman took part in the FIFA World Youth Championship Australia 1981<br />
Qatari reminisces about event two years out from Qatar 2022 final<br />
Salman: &ldquo;If it weren&rsquo;t for the rain, we would&rsquo;ve won the title&rdquo;<br />
The countdown to the first FIFA World Cup &trade; to be staged in the Middle East continues. Today, Friday 18 December 2020, marks exactly two years before the Final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 &trade;, a game every Qatari would love to see Al-Annabi contest.Far-f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/salman-extraordinary-world-cup-will-honour-all-arabs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/salman-extraordinary-world-cup-will-honour-all-arabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xavi: When you win the World Cup you are a champion forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain legend Xavi talks Qatar 2022, South Africa 2010 memories and more<br />
Xavi has lived, coached and played in Qatar for several years<br />
&ldquo;Football culture is growing at a tremendous speed in Qatar&rdquo;<br />
Xavi sits among the pantheon of great football technicians in the modern era. The midfield maestro was an integral figure as Spain won an unprecedented treble crowned by a maiden FIFA World Cup&trade; win in 2010, sandwiched either side of UEFA EURO triumphs.After a glorious career with Barc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xavi-when-you-win-the-world-cup-you-are-a-champion-forever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:31:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xavi-when-you-win-the-world-cup-you-are-a-champion-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Finals that made history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Final of Qatar 2022 will take place in exactly two years&rsquo; time<br />
FIFA.com looks back on the competition&rsquo;s most memorable showpiece matches<br />
The Maracanazo, the Miracle of Berne, Geoff Hurst&rsquo;s hat-trick and the magic of Pele all remembered<br />
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to grip the world, it is hard to plan even a few days ahead, let alone the coming weeks and months. One date you can put into your diary, however, is 18 December 2022, when the Final of the FIFA World Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-finals-that-made-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:55:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-finals-that-made-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 board meeting held ahead of Al Rayyan venue inauguration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) met today, just three days before the inauguration of another FIFA World Cup&trade; stadium, the Al Rayyan venue, which will host the Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day.&nbsp;The meeting, which was held via video call due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reviewed key achievements while looking forward to upcoming milestones, including stadium inaugurations, the FIFA Club World Cup 2020&trade;, which will take place in February 2021, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-ahead-of-al-rayyan-venue-inauguration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-ahead-of-al-rayyan-venue-inauguration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 board meeting held ahead of Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium inauguration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) met today, just three days before the inauguration of another FIFA World Cup&trade; stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, which will host the Amir Cup final on Qatar National Day.The meeting, which was held via video call due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reviewed key achievements while looking forward to upcoming milestones, including stadium inaugurations, the FIFA Club World Cup 2020&trade;, which will take place in February 2021, and the FIF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-ahead-of-ahmad-bin-ali-stadium-inauguration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-board-meeting-held-ahead-of-ahmad-bin-ali-stadium-inauguration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oblak: Representing Slovenia at a World Cup would fulfil a dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA giving Goalkeeper of the Year award for fourth time<br />
Slovenian Jan Oblak one of the nominees for 2020<br />
"I'm a keeper because I copied my father as a kid."<br />
In any discussion about the world&rsquo;s best goalkeepers, the name Jan Oblak invariably comes up. The Slovenian, now in his seventh season at Atletico Madrid, where he is captain and one of the pillars of Diego Simeone's side, has been nominated for The Best FIFA Men&rsquo;s Best Goalkeeper for 2020.Oblak always cuts a restrained and com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/oblak-representing-slovenia-at-a-world-cup-would-fulfil-a-dream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/oblak-representing-slovenia-at-a-world-cup-would-fulfil-a-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aboutrika: Qatar 2022 will amaze everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Aboutrika is one of Africa's best-ever players<br />
He is an ambassador for Qatar 2022's Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy<br />
The Egypt legend believes the tournament will wow the world<br />
Mohamed Aboutrika &ndash; widely recognised as one of Africa&rsquo;s greatest-ever players &ndash; has hailed the significance of the first FIFA World Cup&trade; to be held in the Middle East and Arab world.Speaking exclusively to qatar2022.qa from Al Rayyan Venue &ndash; which will be inaugurated on 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aboutrika-qatar-2022-will-amaze-everyone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aboutrika-qatar-2022-will-amaze-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European aspirants react to qualifying draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road to Qatar 2022 confirmed in Europe<br />
High-profile coaches react to draw<br />
Ten groups drawn two years ahead of tournament<br />
In two years&rsquo; time, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; will be in full swing. The Round of 16 will just have been played, with everyone looking forward to the quarter-finals. Before we get down to those last eight teams however, we need to establish which 32 will make it through to Qatar in the first place. In Europe, 13 spots are up for grabs via the qualifiers, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/european-aspirants-react-to-qualifying-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/european-aspirants-react-to-qualifying-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to Qatar 2022 mapped out for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groups confirmed for UEFA on road to Qatar 2022<br />
Holders France to play Ukraine, Finland and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group D<br />
Draw conducted as a virtual event in Zurich and was streamed live<br />
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; feels closer for Europe today. After the UEFA preliminary draw took place as a virtual event in Zurich, all 55 teams learned their groups on the road to Qatar 2022.Reigning World Cup champions France will face Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan in G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/road-to-qatar-2022-mapped-out-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/road-to-qatar-2022-mapped-out-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw for Qatar 2022 to be streamed live]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw to be held in Zurich on 7 December at 18:00 CET<br />
The event will be streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA on YouTube<br />
13 out of 55 UEFA member associations to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022<br />
FIFA.com will be streaming live later today as the UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; takes place at 18:00 CET as a virtual event in Zurich.The teams drawn will be allocated to a group in alphabetical order, from Group A to Group J (i.e. the first team drawn will be all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022-to-be-streamed-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022-to-be-streamed-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RELIVE: UEFA preliminary draw for Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw was held in Zurich<br />
The event streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA on YouTube<br />
13 out of 55 UEFA member associations to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022<br />
FIFA.com streamed the UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; as a virtual event in Zurich and viewers can watch a replay of the event above.The teams drawn were allocated to groups in alphabetical order, from Group A to Group J (i.e. the first team drawn was allocated to Group A, the second team to Group B and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: UEFA preliminary draw for Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw held in Zurich<br />
The event is streaming live on FIFA.com and FIFA on YouTube<br />
13 out of 55 UEFA member associations to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022<br />
FIFA.com is streaming the UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; as a virtual event in Zurich.The teams drawn will be allocated to a group in alphabetical order, from Group A to Group J (i.e. the first team drawn will be allocated to Group A, the second team to Group B and so forth). When a draw constraint app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gullon: Draw role an honour, a thrill and a big responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[European qualifying draw for Qatar 2022 takes place today in Zurich<br />
Top seeds revealed here<br />
We speak to draw presenter Cristina Gullon<br />
UEFA&rsquo;s 55 member associations will today discover the routes they will need to take to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;. Millions of fans will be watching when the European qualifying draw gets under way in Zurich at 18:00 CET, an event that will be presented by the Spanish journalist Cristina Gullon.&ldquo;Taking part in this preliminary d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gullon-draw-role-an-honour-a-thrill-and-a-big-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gullon-draw-role-an-honour-a-thrill-and-a-big-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beckham and Ballack among Europe&amp;#39;s showstoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw for Qatar 2022 takes place on Monday 7 December<br />
FIFA.com sets the scene by looking back at ten classic European qualifiers<br />
Part 2 includes a surprise Spanish saviour, a Portuguese "joke" and a crucial free-kick6) Spain-Denmark, 1993: Danish dreams dashed again by La Roja"What Spain gave me in club success, it took back with its national team," Denmark's Michael Laudrup once told FIFA.com. With good reason too, the Scandinavian side having fallen victim to their b&ecirc;te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/beckham-and-ballack-among-europeamp39s-showstoppers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/beckham-and-ballack-among-europeamp39s-showstoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legends forged in European qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UEFA preliminary draw for Qatar 2022 takes place on Monday 7 December<br />
FIFA.com sets the scene by looking back at ten legendary European qualifying matches<br />
Part one includes a Scottish legend, a Polish "clown" and a Bulgarian miracle<br />
1. Sweden-Estonia, 1933: The first one of them allThe success of the inaugural FIFA World Cup&trade; in Uruguay in 1930 led FIFA to organise a qualifying competition for Italy 1934. Some 32 teams from three continents took part in the preliminaries, with Sweden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/legends-forged-in-european-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/legends-forged-in-european-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe&amp;#39;s World Cup qualifiers in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draw for UEFA Zone World Cup qualifying takes place on 7 December<br />
55 teams join the race for 13 places<br />
Facts and figures about the quest for World Cup berths<br />
Excitement is mounting ahead of the UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;, which will be hosted virtually from Zurich on 7 December at 18:00 CET.Ahead of the draw, FIFA.com looks back at some interesting facts and figures from qualifying on the Old Continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/europeamp39s-world-cup-qualifiers-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:08:29 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/europeamp39s-world-cup-qualifiers-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hadzibegic: Montenegro is at the start of something amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faruk Hadzibegic has been in charge of Montenegro since July 2019<br />
Coach has transformed a struggling side<br />
Discusses his job, the draw for Qatar 2022 and his playing days<br />
When Faruk Hadzibegic was appointed Montenegro coach in July 2019, he inherited a side that was very much down on its luck. Bottom of their UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying group &ndash; a position they remained in &ndash; the crisis-stricken Brave Falcons needed all the 63-year-old Bosnian&rsquo;s patience and human touch to get back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hadzibegic-montenegro-is-at-the-start-of-something-amazing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hadzibegic-montenegro-is-at-the-start-of-something-amazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petkovic: Switzerland have no reason to fear anyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[European zone World Cup qualifying draw takes place on 7 December<br />
Interview with Switzerland national team coach Vladimir Petkovic<br />
&ldquo;You can&rsquo;t pick and choose in World Cup qualifying&rdquo;<br />
Vladimir Petkovic had some big shoes to fill when he took over as head coach of the Swiss national team in 2014 following Ottmar Hitzfeld&rsquo;s successful tenure. But the 57-year-old has proven himself, and his contract was extended until the end of 2022 just a few months ago.Petkovic, who was a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/petkovic-switzerland-have-no-reason-to-fear-anyone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/petkovic-switzerland-have-no-reason-to-fear-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Rossi and Van der Vaart confirmed as assistants in UEFA preliminary draw for FIFA World Cup 2022™]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA Legends look forward to Monday&rsquo;s draw<br />
De Rossi: &ldquo;Playing at the FIFA World Cup and lifting that iconic trophy is every footballer&rsquo;s dream&rdquo;<br />
Van der Vaart: &ldquo;I expect an exciting race for the 13 European FIFA World Cup spots&rdquo;<br />
With the eagerly anticipated UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; fast approaching, FIFA Legends Daniele De Rossi and Rafael van der Vaart have been named as assistants ahead of the ceremony, which is due to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-rossi-and-van-der-vaart-confirmed-as-assistants-in-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-rossi-and-van-der-vaart-confirmed-as-assistants-in-uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh braced for Qatari challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar are top of Asian qualifying Group E<br />
Bangladesh aiming for positive result despite difficult task<br />
This will be the first competitive game in Asia in 2020<br />
Bangladesh will have it all to do today against Qatar, the reigning Asian champions and host of the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;, when the teams meet in Group E of the Asian qualifiers for the global showpiece.This Friday, the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium will host Asia&rsquo;s first competitive international of 2020 after matchdays 7 and 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bangladesh-braced-for-qatari-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bangladesh-braced-for-qatari-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reja: Albania have to make qualification our dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albania is 75-year-old Edy Reja's first national-team appointment<br />
He is now aiming to take Albania to the FIFA World Cup&trade; for the first time<br />
Read FIFA.com's exclusive interview with Reja about his unique challenge<br />
When Edoardo Reja sat in a dugout for the first time, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola were respectively seven and eight years old, Jurgen Klopp was 11 and Julian Nagelsmann was not even born. Four decades on, the 75-year-old is into his 26th coaching job, his motivation levels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reja-albania-have-to-make-qualification-our-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reja-albania-have-to-make-qualification-our-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Rayyan Stadium to be inaugurated on Qatar National Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stadium to be inaugurated on 18 December, exactly two years before the FIFA World Cup final<br />
Sustainability and efficiency measures embedded in the design to reduce the stadium's carbon footprint<br />
The Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) has announced its latest milestone achievement on the road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;. The inauguration of the stadium located in Al Rayyan will take place on 18 December &ndash; Qatar National Day &ndash; exactly two years before the cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-rayyan-stadium-to-be-inaugurated-on-qatar-national-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-rayyan-stadium-to-be-inaugurated-on-qatar-national-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rossi: San Marino now know we can compete]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marino made history with consecutive draws in competitive games<br />
Defender Dante Rossi instrumental in the feat<br />
A native Argentinian, he only recently joined the team after 10-year wait<br />
A 0-0 draw in football does not usually mean great press. It is the score most fans dread when heading to the stadium. That said, when San Marino recently posted two of them, in consecutive UEFA Nations League fixtures against Liechtenstein and Gibraltar, they made an entire nation happy.It should be understoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rossi-san-marino-now-know-we-can-compete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rossi-san-marino-now-know-we-can-compete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw for FIFA World Cup 2022™: seeded teams confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary draw to be held in Zurich on 7 December at 18:00 CET<br />
Belgium top seeds in Pot 1<br />
13 out of 55 UEFA member associations to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022<br />
As excitement mounts ahead of the UEFA preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; that is due to take place on 7 December at 18:00 CET as a virtual event in Zurich, Belgium were today confirmed as the top-seeded team in Pot 1 following the publication of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.The Red Devils will be joined in Pot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022-seeded-teams-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022-seeded-teams-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Legend devoted to his sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maradona died on Wednesday 25 November<br />
The Argentinian legend had been working closely with FIFA since 2017<br />
Joined the FIFA Legends programme and took part in a number of events<br />
&ldquo;To bring football back to FIFA and FIFA back to football.&rdquo; That was one of the pledges Gianni Infantino made during his campaign to win election as FIFA President. He fulfilled that pledge at the start of his term of office in 2016, setting up the FIFA Legends programme.In their capacity as footballing lege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-legend-devoted-to-his-sport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-legend-devoted-to-his-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zamalek&amp;#39;s Bencharki eyes Champions League repeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Achraf Bencharki dreaming of second Champions League crown<br />
Moroccan has played professionally in Africa, Asia and Europe<br />
Helped Zamalek to Egypt Cup, CAF Super Cup and Egyptian Super Cup<br />
Zamalek&rsquo;s Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki will have another title shot this Friday, when his side take on fellow Egyptians Al Ahly for the 2020 CAF Champions League crown and the right to represent Africa at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020&trade;.Bencharki started his professional career at Maghreb d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zamalekamp39s-bencharki-eyes-champions-league-repeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zamalekamp39s-bencharki-eyes-champions-league-repeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President confirms 22 national teams will participate in FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Arab Cup 2021 will feature 22 national teams from the Arab region<br />
Gianni Infantino says the tournament will unite the region<br />
It will also help Qatar continue preparations for the FIFA World Cup<br />
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that 22 national teams from the Arab region have signed up to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup, which will be staged from 1 to 18 December 2021. Speaking during a visit to Lusail Stadium, which will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; Final, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-confirms-22-national-teams-will-participate-in-fifa-arab-cup-2021-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-confirms-22-national-teams-will-participate-in-fifa-arab-cup-2021-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eto’o: Qatar 2022 will be a special experience for football fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 Global Ambassador Samuel Eto'o talks World Cup host nation<br />
Former Cameroon superstar hails Qatar's suitability for visitors<br />
Compact World Cup means easy access to stadiums for players and supporters<br />
Samuel Eto&rsquo;o believes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; will offer many unique and memorable experiences for fans when the next edition of football&rsquo;s showpiece event heads to the Middle East and Arab world in two years&rsquo; time.In an interview with qatar2022.qa, the form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/etoo-qatar-2022-will-be-a-special-experience-for-football-fans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/etoo-qatar-2022-will-be-a-special-experience-for-football-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milestones continue to be reached at Qatar 2022 stadium sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark the two-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, check out the progress we are making at each of our eight stadium sites.Three stadiums &ndash; Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City &ndash; have all been inaugurated and are fully operational, with the remaining five at various stages of construction.All eight stadiums will be completed well in advance of the tournament, which will kick off on 21 November 2022.Al Bayt Stadium, QatarAl Bayt Stadium, Qatar Al Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/milestones-continue-to-be-reached-at-qatar-2022-stadium-sites/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/milestones-continue-to-be-reached-at-qatar-2022-stadium-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic curtain-raisers remembered as Qatar 2022 countdown continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; kicks off in exactly two years&rsquo; time<br />
We look back at the most memorable opening matches of all time<br />
All the goals, all the excitement and more than a surprise or two<br />
We know the date but not yet the teams who will be taking part: the Opening Match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; takes place on 21 November 2022, two years from today.A lot will happen before then, starting with the UEFA preliminary draw on 7 December, but before it does we are go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/classic-curtain-raisers-remembered-as-qatar-2022-countdown-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/classic-curtain-raisers-remembered-as-qatar-2022-countdown-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tshabalala: My 2010 goal will be special forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a famous goal in South Africa 2010&rsquo;s Opening Match<br />
With two years until Qatar 2022 kicks off, he shared his Soccer City memories<br />
&ldquo;I still get reminders about that goal every single day&rdquo;<br />
Earlier this year, Siphiwe Tshabalala wrote and released a children&rsquo;s book.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about a young boy from the dusty streets of Soweto who has a dream of playing football on the biggest stage, and who loves the game with all his heart,&rdquo; he told FIF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tshabalala-my-2010-goal-will-be-special-forever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 09:19:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tshabalala-my-2010-goal-will-be-special-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Haydos: Qatar have lofty ambitions for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; is exactly two years away<br />
Qatar captain Hasan Al Haydos looks ahead to the momentous day<br />
"I imagine everyone will ask one question: 'Were you able to sleep?'"<br />
In two years&rsquo; time, the eyes of the world will be on Qatar for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.When: 21 November 2022Where: Al Bayt Stadium, Al KhorWhat: The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;At 12:55 local time, the ceremony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-haydos-qatar-have-lofty-ambitions-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 09:19:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-haydos-qatar-have-lofty-ambitions-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years to go: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ countdown draws closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA and host country Qatar will celebrate the milestone on Saturday, 21 November<br />
Compact and modern, the tournament is set to offer fans unique experiences<br />
Infrastructure projects remain on track, while three finalised stadiums have continued to undergo operational tests<br />
Saturday, 21 November, marks exactly two years until the next and groundbreaking edition of the FIFA World Cup&trade;. The compact nature, modern landscape and fascinating culture offered by the first edition of the event to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/two-years-to-go-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-countdown-draws-closer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/two-years-to-go-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-countdown-draws-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy for Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela &amp;amp; rampant Ecuador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela claim important victories<br />
Ecuador recorded a record-breaking win over Colombia<br />
Read quotes, stats and trivia from the matchesTuesday's resultsEcuador 6-1 ColombiaVenezuela 2-1 ChileUruguay 0-2 BrazilParaguay 2-2 BoliviaPeru 0-2 ArgentinaScroll down for trivia, stats, quotes and more about each game.<br />
Peru 0-2 ArgentinaNicolas Gonzalez and Lautaro Martinez earned Argentina a 2-0 win away to Peru that lifted them on to ten points from a possible 12 in Qatar 2022 qua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/joy-for-argentina-brazil-venezuela-ampamp-rampant-ecuador/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/joy-for-argentina-brazil-venezuela-ampamp-rampant-ecuador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay-Brazil tops bill as trio eye first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[All ten teams will be in action in South American qualifying on Tuesday<br />
Uruguay-Brazil and Peru-Argentina take centre stage<br />
Ecuador and Colombia clash following contrasting results<br />
Uruguay-Brazil is the main attraction on MatchDay 4 of South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;, which will also see three countries aiming for their first wins of this campaign. FIFA.com previews all of Tuesday&rsquo;s action.Matchday 4 schedule (all times local)17 NovemberEcuador&ndash;Col]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-brazil-tops-bill-as-trio-eye-first-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-brazil-tops-bill-as-trio-eye-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Da Fonseca: Messi represents everything children dream of becoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar Da Fonseca was a professional player between 1979 and 1993<br />
Now working as a pundit on French TV<br />
A big fan of his compatriots Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi<br />
Omar Da Fonseca has always loved football. From his childhood in Buenos Aires to his professional playing days and his current job as a pundit on French TV, his passion for the game has shone through. Quite simply, he lives and breathes it.When he chatted to us about the South American qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup Qata]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/da-fonseca-messi-represents-everything-children-dream-of-becoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/da-fonseca-messi-represents-everything-children-dream-of-becoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renan Lodi: I&amp;#39;m almost another striker for Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renan Lodi discusses Brazil&rsquo;s Qatar 2022 qualifying showdown with Uruguay<br />
He recalls seeing his dad cry after the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o&rsquo;s South Africa 2010 exit<br />
The 22-year-old hails Atletico Madrid team-mates Luis Suarez &amp; Joao Felix<br />
&ldquo;He was Brazil&rsquo;s biggest danger,&rdquo; wrote Marca after the 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Friday. &ldquo;The three chances the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o created in the first half all came from his feet.&rdquo;Yet this wasn&rsquo;t, despit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/renan-lodi-iamp39m-almost-another-striker-for-brazil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/renan-lodi-iamp39m-almost-another-striker-for-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: World Cup qualifying in South America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow live updates from Colombia-Uruguay<br />
See the bulid-up to Chile-Peru &amp; Brazil-Venezuela<br />
We provide quotes, stats, trivia &amp; photosYesterday's resultsBolivia 2-3 EcuadorArgentina 1-1 Paraguay<br />
Colombia-UruguayDid you know?<br />
Colombia and Uruguay both have a centre forward called 'Luis Suarez' in their squad. The former called up theirs &ndash; an uncapped player based with Granada in Spain &ndash; due to Falcao&rsquo;s injury-enforced absence.<br />
The Celeste Suarez is joint-fourth on South]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-world-cup-qualifying-in-south-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-world-cup-qualifying-in-south-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil stay perfect, Uruguay and Chile victorious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavani &amp; Suarez score as Uruguay win 3-0 in Colombia<br />
Vidal stars for Chile in win over Peru<br />
Firmino goal means Brazil are last team standing with perfect recordFT: Brazil 1-0 VenezuelaIt was a real David and Goliath scenario in Sao Paulo as the most decorated World Cup winners took on the only South American nation yet to qualify for the world finals. Richarlison, Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus led the line for Tite.The Everton star missed a sitter midway through the first half, a chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-stay-perfect-uruguay-and-chile-victorious/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-stay-perfect-uruguay-and-chile-victorious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUILD-UP: World Cup qualifying in South America]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com has the build-up to Colombia-Uruguay, Chile-Peru &amp; Brazil-Venezuela<br />
See quotes, stats, trivia &amp; photos<br />
Live updates posted throughout the gamesYesterday's resultsBolivia 2-3 EcuadorArgentina 1-1 Paraguay<br />
Colombia-UruguayDid you know?<br />
Colombia and Uruguay both have a centre forward called 'Luis Suarez' in their squad. The former called up theirs &ndash; an uncapped player based with Granada in Spain &ndash; due to Falcao&rsquo;s injury-enforced absence.<br />
The Celeste Suarez is joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/build-up-world-cup-qualifying-in-south-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:54:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/build-up-world-cup-qualifying-in-south-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina held by Paraguay, Ecuador win away]]></title><description><![CDATA[South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 resumed on Thursday<br />
Ecuador edged Bolivia 3-2 in a La Paz thriller<br />
Paraguay held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in Buenos Aires<br />
Paraguay and Ecuador registered admirable results in Argentina and Bolivia to hike their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.Angel Romero dispatched a penalty superbly won by Miguel Almiron to put La Albirroja ahead at La Bombonera, and although Nicolas Gonzalez equalised just before the break, La Albiceleste, who ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/argentina-held-by-paraguay-ecuador-win-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/argentina-held-by-paraguay-ecuador-win-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacific classic in store as South American qualifying resumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chile-Peru in Santiago the standout fixture<br />
Argentina and Brazil aim to maintain perfect starts<br />
We preview third round of games in South American qualifiers<br />
Although it is still early days, the stakes are already high for a raft of South America sides as they gear up for the third round of qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.FIFA.com previews all the action.Matchday 3 schedule (all times local)12 NovemberBolivia&ndash;Ecuador (16:00)Argentina&ndash;Paraguay (21:00)13 Novem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pacific-classic-in-store-as-south-american-qualifying-resumes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pacific-classic-in-store-as-south-american-qualifying-resumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapia: I’m absolutely certain Peru will qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[After debuting at Russia 2018, Peru want more of the same in Qatar<br />
Contenders for one of South America&rsquo;s four direct qualifying berths<br />
Key midfielder Renato Tapia talks to FIFA.com before double header<br />
When Peru upset the odds in 2017 to reach their first FIFA World Cup&trade; for 36 years, Renato Tapia was among a crop of exciting young talents in Ricardo Gareca&rsquo;s promising squad.Three years on and the midfielder&rsquo;s resume includes World Cup experience, a Copa America final an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tapia-im-absolutely-certain-peru-will-qualify/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tapia-im-absolutely-certain-peru-will-qualify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feltscher: I get goosebumps imagining Venezuela in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolf Feltscher insists that, despite a slow start, Venezuela can reach Qatar 2022<br />
The right-back assesses upcoming opponents Brazil and Chile<br />
He also discusses Zlatan, Michael Jackson and MMA<br />
With their first two fixtures against Colombia away and Paraguay at home, Venezuela fans knew they were in for a tough start to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying. For all that, La Vinotinto would not have been expecting to lose both matches."People may be discouraged but this is a very long proce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/feltscher-i-get-goosebumps-imagining-venezuela-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/feltscher-i-get-goosebumps-imagining-venezuela-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antony Silva: I&amp;#39;m putting all my chips on being in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antony Silva was key in Paraguay's win over Venezuela<br />
Keeper talks about his penalty save and role in these qualifiers<br />
"We can work with a bit more peace of mind," he tells FIFA.com<br />
"When he stood so straight behind the ball, I felt he wouldn&rsquo;t be able to swing it inside me, so I didn't hesitate to throw myself to my left. And that&rsquo;s exactly where he put it."Antony Silva vividly remembers the stoppage-time penalty he saved from Yangel Herrera, which allowed Paraguay to return from V]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/antony-silva-iamp39m-putting-all-my-chips-on-being-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/antony-silva-iamp39m-putting-all-my-chips-on-being-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cazorla: Luis Enrique is on the right track with Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santi Cazorla was part of Spain&rsquo;s golden generation<br />
Player joined Al Sadd for a new adventure<br />
He talks about Qatar&rsquo;s World Cup preparations and being coached by Xavi<br />
Santi Cazorla wrote his name large in Spain&rsquo;s football history. He was a member of a golden generation that dominated world football for years, earning La Roja one FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships.Now 35, Cazorla made his senior Spain debut in 2008 and has proved over the years that he is a midfi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cazorla-luis-enrique-is-on-the-right-track-with-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cazorla-luis-enrique-is-on-the-right-track-with-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfaro: I’ll put my heart and soul into getting Ecuador to Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gustavo Alfaro speaks exclusively to FIFA.com<br />
Argentinian discusses his career and how he came to coach Ecuador<br />
Also analyses opening games of South American qualifiers and the challenges ahead<br />
Following his appointment as Ecuador coach, Gustavo Alfaro had less than two months to prepare the team for the start of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; and instil in his charges a belief that they could reach the finals in Qatar.The Argentinian, in charge of a national team for the first t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alfaro-ill-put-my-heart-and-soul-into-getting-ecuador-to-qatar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alfaro-ill-put-my-heart-and-soul-into-getting-ecuador-to-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohamud Ali: I’m a winner, just like my namesake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somalia won their first FIFA World Cup qualifying match in September 2019<br />
That victory over Zimbabwe was not sufficient to reach the next round<br />
It did, however, have a huge impact, according to defender Mohamud Ali<br />
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion,&rdquo; said boxing legend Muhammad Ali. One of Somali&rsquo;s defenders, who created a little bit of footballing history by contributing to his country&rsquo;s first-ever FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifyin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mohamud-ali-im-a-winner-just-like-my-namesake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2020 09:59:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mohamud-ali-im-a-winner-just-like-my-namesake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djibouti&amp;#39;s coach and captain dream of a better future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Djibouti have improved tremendously under Julien Mette<br />
Team&rsquo;s French coach discusses his philosophy with Les Riverains de la Mer Rouge<br />
Captain Waiss talks about his coach and Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
&ldquo;Discipline, beautiful football, intelligence, aesthetics, pride, unity, hard work and commitment&rdquo;Those are the eight words used by Djibouti captain Daoud Waiss to describing his coach Julien Mette, who has been doing stellar work since taking charge of Les Riverains de la Mer Rouge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/djiboutiamp39s-coach-and-captain-dream-of-a-better-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/djiboutiamp39s-coach-and-captain-dream-of-a-better-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvert-Lewin: I want to be the man England rely on to score goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the Premier League&rsquo;s joint-top goalscorer<br />
He discusses his aerial ability &amp; desire to be England&rsquo;s main man<br />
DCL hails James, Richarlison, Rashford and Lewandowski<br />
Dominic Calvert-Lewin&rsquo;s reputation has, in a few months, skyrocketed proportionately to his torso whenever James Rodriguez or Lucas Digne have swung back their arrows and aimed at the blue bullseye, AKA his head.The 23-year-old has scored 11 goals in nine appearances for Everton. He is, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calvert-lewin-i-want-to-be-the-man-england-rely-on-to-score-goals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:30:26 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calvert-lewin-i-want-to-be-the-man-england-rely-on-to-score-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan’s great hope furthering his European education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al-Taamari is a pillar of Jordan&rsquo;s national team<br />
He believes Al-Nashama can progress to the decisive round of Qatar 2022 qualifiers<br />
The player is now starring in Belgium after making his mark in Cyprus<br />
Keen to continue achieving his long list of ambitious goals, Musa Al-Taamari has had a promising start to his football journey as he hurries to accumulate experience and develop his skills. The young winger carries the hopes of a great many Jordanians, who would love to see him raise his co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/jordans-great-hope-furthering-his-european-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/jordans-great-hope-furthering-his-european-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laba: I want to emulate Coubadja for Togo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodjo Laba was just a teen when Togo appeared at the 2006 World Cup<br />
Al Ain forward is inspired by compatriot Mohamed Kader Coubadja<br />
Player celebrates his goals by performing traditional Togolese dance<br />
By any standard 13 June 2006 was a historic day for Togolese football. That was when Emmanuel Adebayor and Co played the country&rsquo;s first FIFA World Cup&trade; game.And although the Sparrowhawks failed to register a point at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany&trade; after defeats to Korea Republ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/laba-i-want-to-emulate-coubadja-for-togo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:55:27 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/laba-i-want-to-emulate-coubadja-for-togo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laba following in Coubadja’s footsteps for Togo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodjo Laba was just a teen when Togo appeared at the 2006 World Cup<br />
Al Ain forward is inspired by compatriot Mohamed Kader Coubadja<br />
Player celebrates his goals by performing traditional Togolese dance<br />
By any standard 13 June 2006 was a historic day for Togolese football. That was when Emmanuel Adebayor and Co played the country&rsquo;s first FIFA World Cup&trade; game.And although the Sparrowhawks failed to register a point at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany&trade; after defeats to Korea Republ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/laba-following-in-coubadjas-footsteps-for-togo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:26:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/laba-following-in-coubadjas-footsteps-for-togo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEFA preliminary draw for FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; to take centre stage on 7&amp;#160;December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary draw to be held in Zurich at 18:00 CET on 7 December<br />
Road to Qatar 2022 to be mapped out for 55 European member associations<br />
Ceremony to be live-streamed on FIFA.com<br />
With FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; preliminary-competition action already under way in Africa, Asia and South America, UEFA&rsquo;s 55 member associations are eagerly looking ahead to the start of their own race to reach Qatar 2022, with 13 berths available. Their anticipation will be heightened on 7 December, when the pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022trade-to-take-centre-stage-on-7amp160december/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uefa-preliminary-draw-for-fifa-world-cup-2022trade-to-take-centre-stage-on-7amp160december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavalli and Niger dreaming of historic World Cup participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niger in the same FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying group as Algeria<br />
Cavalli previously coached Algeria and some of the country&rsquo;s leading clubs<br />
The French coach discusses new mission and prospect of facing The Greens<br />
In March this year, Jean-Michel Cavalli was en route to Paris&rsquo;s Charles de Gaulle airport to fly to the Niger capital Niamey to sign a contract to coach the country&rsquo;s national team. As fate would have it, the airport closed immediately due to coronavirus fears, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavalli-and-niger-dreaming-of-historic-world-cup-participation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavalli-and-niger-dreaming-of-historic-world-cup-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2022™ First Sustainability Progress Report published]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup 2022&trade; First Sustainability Progress Report provides an update on the progress made by FIFA, the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC in 2019 regarding their five sustainability commitments, including human rights, diversity and environmental protection.&ldquo;We are very glad to provide our stakeholders and the public with an overview of how much we advanced last year with the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022-first-sustainability-progress-report-published/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-2022-first-sustainability-progress-report-published/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mabil and Sisto: Out of adversity comes opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mabil and Sisto lived in refugee camps as children<br />
Their families emigrated to Australia and Denmark<br />
Mabil plays for the Socceroos and Sisto the Danes, with both eying Qatar 2022<br />
'Out of adversity comes opportunity.'This famous saying certainly applies to Pione Sisto and Awer Mabil. Hailing from South Sudan, the pair suffered the horrors of a civil war that forced their parents to live in refugee camps in Kenya and Uganda. But after years of adversity, a humanitarian programme helped Mabil and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mabil-and-sisto-out-of-adversity-comes-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mabil-and-sisto-out-of-adversity-comes-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The African keepers leading the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa has consistently produced great goalkeepers<br />
Round 2 of CAF qualifiers for Qatar 2022 is just months away<br />
FIFA.com turns the spotlight on five of Africa's top keepers<br />
From Badou Zaki to Thomas Nkono, and Bruce Grobbelaar to Essam El Hadary and Joseph-Antoine Bell, Africa has consistently produced great goalkeepers. Their heroics in the last line of defence have not only secured their place in the history of African football but have also inspired a whole generation of players.While many k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-african-keepers-leading-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-african-keepers-leading-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender: Public Food &amp;amp; Beverage Concessionaire for FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;&amp;#160;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, 15 October 2020, FIFA invites tenderers to submit proposals for the FIFA Public Food &amp; Beverage Concessions operations in all stadiums for the following events:<br />
FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;<br />
Test Event in 2021<br />
FIFA&rsquo;s objectives in relation to the programme for these two events include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
To provide a world class food and beverage service to public ticket holders which guarantees quality products served at the right temperature via a fri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/invitation-to-tender-public-food-ampamp-beverage-concessionaire-for-fifa-world-cup-2022tradeamp160/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/invitation-to-tender-public-food-ampamp-beverage-concessionaire-for-fifa-world-cup-2022tradeamp160/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South America’s old hands steal the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[South American qualifiers for Qatar 2022 began last week<br />
Some famous names fired their teams to success<br />
Neymar, Alexis Sanchez, Luis Suarez and Radamel Falcao all starred<br />
Every FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifying competition throws up new names, reveals the players who represent the future of their respective national teams, and shows if the young guns starring at club level can also excel on the international stage. In the spotlight as the Qatar 2022 preliminaries got under way were the likes of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/south-americas-old-hands-steal-the-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/south-americas-old-hands-steal-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big two remain perfect amid late drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil and Argentina the only nations with a 100 per cent record after matchday 2<br />
Comebacks and added-time goals a theme as Colombia earn late draw in Chile<br />
FIFA.com reviews South America's latest action on the road to Qatar 2022<br />
South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; continued on Tuesday with a full roster of five matches, each of which produced either a late winner or stoppage-time goals. Brazil and Argentina were both forced to come from behind to collect victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/big-two-remain-perfect-amid-late-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/big-two-remain-perfect-amid-late-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firmino: I want to be the No9 Brazil can rely on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firmino scored twice in Brazil&rsquo;s 5-0 win over Bolivia<br />
He discusses his new position and desire to win Qatar 2022<br />
He raves about Alisson, Coutinho, Neymar and Salah<br />
Brazil coaches, throughout time, have been pestered by a persistent problem: getting their cosmically gifted but equally carefree attackers to track back.Tite has had a paradox problem. The present Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o shot-caller, indeed, requested that his spearhead do less tracking back as he endeavours to polish him into a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/firmino-i-want-to-be-the-no9-brazil-can-rely-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/firmino-i-want-to-be-the-no9-brazil-can-rely-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants out to jump on to six points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peru welcome Brazil in the standout fixture<br />
Argentina and Uruguay face tough away assignments<br />
Review what happened on the opening matchday<br />
Although the long and winding road from South America to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; only began last week, this evening&rsquo;s Matchday 2 fixtures already look important, especially for those sides who got off to a bad start. FIFA.com previews all the action.Matchday 2 schedule (all times local)13 October Bolivia-ArgentinaEcuador-UruguayVenezuela-P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/giants-out-to-jump-on-to-six-points/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/giants-out-to-jump-on-to-six-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero: There&amp;#39;s a long road ahead for Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Romero plays alongside twin brother Oscar at club and national level<br />
On Thursday, he came off the Paraguay bench to score a brace against Peru<br />
He is now focused on &ldquo;correcting mistakes ahead of the match with Venezuela&rdquo;<br />
It is likely that Eduardo Berizzo glanced two or three times at his bench before bringing in Angel Romero versus Peru in Paraguay&rsquo;s opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; qualifying campaign.With the Paraguayans trailing 1-0 with 27 minutes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/romero-thereamp39s-a-long-road-ahead-for-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/romero-thereamp39s-a-long-road-ahead-for-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaumelle: C&amp;#244;te d&amp;#39;Ivoire inspired by the golden generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrice Beaumelle is drawing on his 13 years as assistant to Herve Renard<br />
Frenchmen dreams of taking C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire to Qatar 2022<br />
He speaks about his side&rsquo;s transition and objectives<br />
Having won the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with both Zambia and C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire, Herve Renard is one of the most successful coaches in the history of African international football. Before he became head coach, the Frenchmen was an assistant to veteran Claude Le Roy, with whom he gained valuable experi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/beaumelle-camp244te-damp39ivoire-inspired-by-the-golden-generation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/beaumelle-camp244te-damp39ivoire-inspired-by-the-golden-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secrets to Deschamps&amp;#39; longevity with Les Bleus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Didier Deschamps is now France's longest-serving manager<br />
He will celebrate his 52nd birthday later next week<br />
FIFA.com looks at the secrets of his longevity<br />
When France inflicted a 7-1 thrashing on Ukraine in a friendly on Wednesday, Didier Deschamps set a new record for the longest time spent at the helm of Les Bleus. Michel Hidalgo was the previous longest-serving manager with a total of 3,014 days (eight years and three months) between 27 March 1976 and 27 June 1984. Deschamps has now gone pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-secrets-to-deschampsamp39-longevity-with-les-bleus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-secrets-to-deschampsamp39-longevity-with-les-bleus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia and Brazil cruise to opening victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 1 of FIFA World Cup qualifying continued in South America<br />
Atalanta pair lead Colombia past Venezuela, brilliant Brazil breeze past Bolivia<br />
Review all the action with FIFA.com<br />
South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; continued with two intriguing fixtures on Friday evening. Colombia, who reached the knockout stage at Russia 2018, beat Venezuela, a team that has integrated some of the players that finished runners-up at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombia-and-brazil-cruise-to-opening-victories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombia-and-brazil-cruise-to-opening-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina, Uruguay edge wins as South American qualifiers begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 kicked-off on Thursday<br />
Wins for Uruguay and Argentina; Paraguay and Peru in action-packed draw<br />
Review all the action as it happened with FIFA.com<br />
The road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; officially got underway in South America on Thursday.Arguably the world's most arduous and competitive of all continental journeys duly delivered, with three tightly contested matches and superstar names on the scoresheet.Luis Suarez had the honour of scoring the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/argentina-uruguay-edge-wins-as-south-american-qualifiers-begin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/argentina-uruguay-edge-wins-as-south-american-qualifiers-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy memories for Ecuador as Argentina loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ecuador face Argentina tonight in a qualifier for Qatar 2022<br />
The fixture will evoke pleasant memories for five Ecuador players<br />
All five helped La Tri finish third at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2019<br />
Ecuador are set to begin their campaign to reach the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; with a major test this evening. First up for La Tri is a trip to Buenos Aires to face the might of Argentina, but for some of the youngest members of the visitors' squad, this early qualifying challenge should bring ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/happy-memories-for-ecuador-as-argentina-loom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/happy-memories-for-ecuador-as-argentina-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eyes on Uruguay-Chile as Portuguese coaches clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 begins today<br />
Uruguay-Chile is the standout fixture from Round 1<br />
Five coaches making their qualifiers debut<br />
Not even a seven-month delay caused by a global pandemic can dampen expectations ahead of the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade;.Aside from how external circumstances might impact each country, three teams &ndash; Brazil, Uruguay and Peru &ndash; start with what would seem to be an advantage. In Tite, Oscar Tabarez an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/all-eyes-on-uruguay-chile-as-portuguese-coaches-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/all-eyes-on-uruguay-chile-as-portuguese-coaches-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President meets Amir of Qatar, discusses 2022 preparations and achievements to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino concluded his first visit to Doha this year with a meeting today with the Amir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022&trade;, the pair discussed matters of cooperation and the milestones achieved to date, as well as issues related to local football and development.HH the Amir also chaired the third meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) of 2020, in the presence of the FIFA P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-meets-amir-of-qatar-discusses-2022-preparations-and-achievements-to-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-meets-amir-of-qatar-discusses-2022-preparations-and-achievements-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons for green hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolivia are the rank outsiders in South American qualifying for Qatar 2022<br />
They start out with games against Brazil and Argentina<br />
FIFA.com recalls their upsets of those two superpowers<br />
Bolivia will begin South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; as the rank outsiders. They finished in the bottom two in each of the region&rsquo;s last four preliminary campaigns, while they are its lowest-positioned side on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.And if they already faced an uph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-for-green-hope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-for-green-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President praises Qatar’s World Cup preparations during his first visit to Al Bayt Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino met tournament organisers at Al Bayt Stadium<br />
President Infantino played in seven-a-side match at the 60,000-capacity venue<br />
Al Bayt will host the opening match in 2022<br />
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; as &ldquo;impressive&rdquo; during a whistle-stop tour of the country this week.President Infantino met with tournament organisers and took part in a seven-a-side match at Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capaci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-praises-qatars-world-cup-preparations-during-his-first-visit-to-al-bayt-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-praises-qatars-world-cup-preparations-during-his-first-visit-to-al-bayt-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richarlison: I want to pigeon dance many times at Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richarlison discusses his desire to be a starter at Qatar 2022<br />
The Brazilian hails Neymar, Rodriguez and Calvert-Lewin<br />
He assesses his best position and Everton&rsquo;s lofty targets<br />
Do you remember where you were when James Rodriguez executed that mind-blowing chest, swivel and volley against Uruguay? The Brazilians who can nod affirmatively are not limited to those among the 74,000 eye-witnesses at the Maracana.One 17-year-old was sardined into the dingy backroom of the amateur team he was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/richarlison-i-want-to-pigeon-dance-many-times-at-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/richarlison-i-want-to-pigeon-dance-many-times-at-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moreno: I want to play my part for Mexico in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hector Moreno reflects on his adventures with El Tri<br />
Mexican defender explains decision to play in Qatari League<br />
"We have a wonderful mix of experience and great talent"<br />
Hector Moreno is a household name in Mexican football, and one of only 15 players to represent El Tri on 100 or more occasions.He began his footballing journey with a golden generation of players that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2005 and then went from strength to strength. A fixture in the senior team for more than a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/moreno-i-want-to-play-my-part-for-mexico-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/moreno-i-want-to-play-my-part-for-mexico-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariq: This Iraqi generation has proved our worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humam Tariq dreams of making Qatar 2022<br />
Winger rose to stardom at U-20 World Cup in 2013<br />
Has represented Iraq at every tournament they participated in<br />
It was eight years ago at the AFC U-19 Championship that Humam Tariq pulled on the Iraqi national team shirt for the first time. And although the team&rsquo;s fans could not have imagined it at the time, the tournament would witness the emergence of a talented generation of players.Among them was a young Tariq, who demonstrated an exceptional lef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tariq-this-iraqi-generation-has-proved-our-worth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tariq-this-iraqi-generation-has-proved-our-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia’s Daka happy to be judged against the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zambian striker Patson Daka making a name for himself<br />
Erling Haaland&rsquo;s replacement at RB Salzburg<br />
Like the Norwegian, he broke through at the FIFA U-20 World Cup<br />
In Zambia, 21 is the age of maturity, the start of adulthood, a point in life when responsibilities must be shouldered, as national team forward Patson Daka knows full well.A footballing prodigy, the 21-year-old Chipolopolo front man has the hopes of a nation resting on him as Zambia attempt to qualify for the FIFA World Cup&trad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zambias-daka-happy-to-be-judged-against-the-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zambias-daka-happy-to-be-judged-against-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Paul: I’d go to war for Messi if he asked me to]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodrigo de Paul is one of the new crop of Argentina internationals<br />
Made the starting line-up at the 2019 Copa America<br />
Midfielder talks about his early years, the national team and upcoming qualifiers<br />
It is hard to believe that Rodrigo de Paul, the tireless midfielder known for his surging runs with Udinese and Argentina, was not always such a selfless, industrious player."It's true, I grew up thinking that football was about others getting the ball to me. Over time I understood that this is jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-paul-id-go-to-war-for-messi-if-he-asked-me-to/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-paul-id-go-to-war-for-messi-if-he-asked-me-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohr: Nigeria confident we can be at Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gernot Rohr took charge of Nigeria after they failed to qualify for the 2017 AFCON<br />
German coach rejuvenated the Super Eagles and took them to Russia 2018<br />
He wants to make Qatar 2022 and possibly grace a maiden quarter-final<br />
Before Gernot Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria, the team were at a low ebb, having failed to qualify for either the 2015 or 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.Indeed, many were questioning their ability to make it to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, especially afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rohr-nigeria-confident-we-can-be-at-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rohr-nigeria-confident-we-can-be-at-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santiago Ormeno continuing the family tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walter Ormeno's grandson having a very good 2020<br />
Player&rsquo;s allegiances split between Mexico and Peru<br />
"Playing at a World Cup is a goal and dream"<br />
Not many players have had as positive a 2020 as Santiago Ormeno. In a year sadly marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Puebla striker has turned adversity into opportunity.It really was a case of now or never when he lost his grandfather, the legendary Peruvian goalkeeper Walter Ormeno, in January. Already 25, Santiago was struggling to establish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santiago-ormeno-continuing-the-family-tradition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santiago-ormeno-continuing-the-family-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanyama: Kenya won&amp;#39;t complain about the draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya graced the last AFCON after a 15-year absence<br />
The Harambee Stars are aspiring to reach Qatar 2022<br />
Victor Wanyama discusses his career and ambitions<br />
As a young African determined to fulfil his footballing dreams, Victor Wanyama has gone on to enjoy an impressive career at the top level. Having embarked on the journey in his native Kenya, he worked his way through several European countries before finally rubbing shoulders with some of the game&rsquo;s finest in the English Premier League a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wanyama-kenya-wonamp39t-complain-about-the-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wanyama-kenya-wonamp39t-complain-about-the-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Boer named new Netherlands coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former national team great Frank de Boer announced as new Netherlands coach<br />
A famous name in Dutch football, De Boer replaces Ronald Koeman<br />
Played at two FIFA World Cups and was assistant coach at South Africa 2010<br />
Frank de Boer will have the opportunity to extend his decorated FIFA World Cup&trade; career after being named Netherlands coach for the Qatar 2022 cycle.De Boer was named on Wednesday to fill the void left by Ronald Koeman, who recently took over at Barcelona.A long-serving defender]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-boer-named-new-netherlands-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-boer-named-new-netherlands-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA’s #WorldCupAtHome digital campaign claims top industry award]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA&rsquo;s creative digital response to COVID-19 captures the Content Creation Award at Leaders Sports Awards 2020<br />
The months-long #WorldCupAtHome campaign relived celebrated FIFA World Cup&trade; matches and moments for fans like never before<br />
The digital content reached 300 million fans in 126 countries<br />
FIFA&rsquo;s ambitious #WorldCupAtHome digital campaign &ndash; which was designed to connect, engage and entertain fans during the COVID-19 pandemic &ndash; has won the Content Creation Awar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifas-worldcupathome-digital-campaign-claims-top-industry-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifas-worldcupathome-digital-campaign-claims-top-industry-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GWC announced as Regional Supporter and Official Logistics Provider for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar-based GWC (Q.P.S.C.), a leader in supply chain solutions including warehousing, freight forwarding, commercial, fine art, and event logistics services, was announced as the first Regional Supporter and Official Logistics Provider for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; today. As such, GWC will be the key operational supplier of logistics solutions for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&nbsp;GWC, which was the National Supporter and Official Logistics Provider for the FIFA Club World Cup 2019&t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gwc-announced-as-regional-supporter-and-official-logistics-provider-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gwc-announced-as-regional-supporter-and-official-logistics-provider-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald: Playing for Montserrat is something I can tell the grandkids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montserrat to face El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada &amp; US Virgin Islands<br />
Montserrat will come face-to-face with El Salvador for fourth time in two years<br />
Massiah McDonald speaks with Concacaf.com about the team's recent progress<br />
For the fourth time since September 2018, Montserrat will come face-to-face with El Salvador, this time in Group A in the first round of Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qualifying for Qatar 2022&trade;.The two sides met in week one of Concacaf Nations League (CNL) qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mcdonald-playing-for-montserrat-is-something-i-can-tell-the-grandkids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mcdonald-playing-for-montserrat-is-something-i-can-tell-the-grandkids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cahill joins Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp;amp; Legacy as an official ambassador]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#1571;&#1593;&#1604;&#1606;&#1578; &#1575;&#1604;&#1604;&#1580;&#1606;&#1577; &#1575;&#1604;&#1593;&#1604;&#1610;&#1575; &#1604;&#1604;&#1605;&#1588;&#1575;&#1585;&#1610;&#1593; &#1608;&#1575;&#1604;&#1573;&#1585;&#1579;&#1548; &#1575;&#1604;&#1580;&#1607;&#1577; &#1575;&#1604;&#1605;&#1587;&#1572;&#1608;&#1604;&#1577; &#1593;&#1606; &#1578;&#1606;&#1601;&#1610;&#1584; &#1605;&#1588;&#1575;&#1585;&#1610;&#1593; &#1576;&#1591;&#1608;&#1604;&#1577; &#1603;&#1571;&#1587; &#1575;&#1604;&#1593;&#157]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tim-cahill-joins-supreme-committee-for-delivery-ampamp-legacy-as-an-official-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tim-cahill-joins-supreme-committee-for-delivery-ampamp-legacy-as-an-official-ambassador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African draw promises entertainment and excitement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 40 African nations still in the hunt for a spot at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; discovered their fate on Tuesday during the draw for the second round of qualifiers. FIFA.com rounds up the newly formed groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-draw-promises-entertainment-and-excitement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-draw-promises-entertainment-and-excitement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South America’s road to Qatar 2022 all mapped out]]></title><description><![CDATA[South America&rsquo;s road to Qatar 2022 all mapped out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/south-americas-road-to-qatar-2022-all-mapped-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/south-americas-road-to-qatar-2022-all-mapped-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faisal: Jordan are capable of beating Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summary: Jordanian international striker Baha&rsquo; Faisal spoke to FIFA.com about his side&rsquo;s opening three games in AFC qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022&trade; and the importance of winning their November fixture against Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/faisal-jordan-are-capable-of-beating-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/faisal-jordan-are-capable-of-beating-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belmadi: Algeria must fight to reach the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Djamel Belmadi discusses winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria, his nomination this year for The Best FIFA Men's Coach Award, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup&trade; qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belmadi-algeria-must-fight-to-reach-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belmadi-algeria-must-fight-to-reach-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homecoming beckons for elated Iraqis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com spoke to several delighted Iraq players as the country prepares to play a Qatar 2022 qualifier in front of their passionate home supporters in Basra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/homecoming-beckons-for-elated-iraqis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/homecoming-beckons-for-elated-iraqis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First four win through in Africa  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: First four win through in Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/first-four-win-through-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:14:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/first-four-win-through-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ali: Palestine's home games will be crucial in achieving World Cup dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an interview with&nbsp;FIFA.com, Palestine coach Noureddine Ould Ali spoke about their chances and opponents in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; qualifiers, revealing the goals he has set for his team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ali-palestines-home-games-will-be-crucial-in-achieving-world-cup-dream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ali-palestines-home-games-will-be-crucial-in-achieving-world-cup-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African draw provides plenty of intrigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[African draw throws up plenty of intrigue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-draw-provides-plenty-of-intrigue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-draw-provides-plenty-of-intrigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria claim their second African title]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: Algeria claim their second African title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/algeria-claim-their-second-african-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/algeria-claim-their-second-african-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil back on top after 12-year wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: Brazil back on top after 12-year wait]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-back-on-top-after-12-year-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-back-on-top-after-12-year-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil opener means more for Moreno Martins]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: Brazil opener more than just a match for Bolivia&rsquo;s Moreno Martins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-opener-means-more-for-moreno-martins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-opener-means-more-for-moreno-martins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar 2022 venue Al Wakrah Stadium to be inaugurated in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar 2022]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-venue-al-wakrah-stadium-to-be-inaugurated-in-may/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-2022-venue-al-wakrah-stadium-to-be-inaugurated-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia’s first-round aspirants in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com takes a look at the 12 competing nations ahead of Round 1 AFC 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/asias-first-round-aspirants-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/asias-first-round-aspirants-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draw sets out path for Asian aspirants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; is a step closer following the completion of the AFC Round 1 draw which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/draw-sets-out-path-for-asian-aspirants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/draw-sets-out-path-for-asian-aspirants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koeman: I always believed I could improve things]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Ronald Koeman became Netherlands coach last February, he found a football nation wallowing in misery. And with the long faces came an even longer list of problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/koeman-i-always-believed-i-could-improve-things/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/koeman-i-always-believed-i-could-improve-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts from FIFA and Qatar assess progress at four proposed World Cup stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts from FIFA and Qatar assess progress at four proposed World Cup stadiums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experts-from-fifa-and-qatar-assess-progress-at-four-proposed-world-cup-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experts-from-fifa-and-qatar-assess-progress-at-four-proposed-world-cup-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CONMEBOL confirms Qatar 2022 qualifying dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South American qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; will begin in March 2020, as confirmed by the Confederacion Sudamericana de Futbol (CONMEBOL) Council after a meeting held on Thursday 24 January in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/conmebol-confirms-qatar-2022-qualifying-dates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/conmebol-confirms-qatar-2022-qualifying-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA hit reset with ‘Berhalter-ball’]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of head coach Gregg Berhalter&rsquo;s first match in charge against Panama, a team that pipped the USMNT to qualify for Russia 2018, on 27 January, FIFA.com looks at three qualities you can expect in this new era for the Stars and Stripes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/usa-hit-reset-with-berhalter-ball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/usa-hit-reset-with-berhalter-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martino announced as new Mexico head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has been announced as the new head coach of the Mexican national team, following the departure of Juan Carlos Osorio after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/martino-announced-as-new-mexico-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/martino-announced-as-new-mexico-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afif: I don't fear pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview, Qatar ace Akram Afif discusses his ambitions ahead of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, his hopes for the 2022 FIFA World Cup&trade;, his club spell in Europe and his current season with Al Sadd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/afif-i-dont-fear-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/afif-i-dont-fear-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half the world watched record-breaking 2018 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has today published the key findings of a comprehensive audit of consolidated final audience data for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, which was broadcast live in every territory around the world from 14 June to 15 July this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/more-than-half-the-world-watched-record-breaking-2018-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/more-than-half-the-world-watched-record-breaking-2018-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panamanian futbol's paradisiacal year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panamanian futbol has relished an annus mirabilis. Panama did not just swim in the sport&rsquo;s most prestigious canal in 2018, but made a splash in other waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panamanian-futbols-paradisiacal-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panamanian-futbols-paradisiacal-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive the emotions of the 2018 World Cup with the help of this e-book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relive the emotions of the 2018 World Cup with the help of this e-book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-the-emotions-of-the-2018-world-cup-with-the-help-of-this-e-book/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-the-emotions-of-the-2018-world-cup-with-the-help-of-this-e-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar unveils spectacular design for Lusail Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remaining and perhaps most-anticipated design of the eight stadiums proposed by the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar&trade; was unveiled today at a colourful gala event held at the Lusail Harbour, 15km north from Doha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-unveils-spectacular-design-for-lusail-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-unveils-spectacular-design-for-lusail-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President looks ahead to mark four years until Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the ink is only just drying on the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; chapter in football's history books, eyes are already starting to gaze forward longingly to the next edition, as we pass the four-year mark ahead of Qatar 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-looks-ahead-to-mark-four-years-until-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-looks-ahead-to-mark-four-years-until-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hat-trick hero Seferovic: Switzerland's striking solution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After his hat-trick against Belgium, is Seferovic the answer for Switzerland?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hat-trick-hero-seferovic-switzerlands-striking-solution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hat-trick-hero-seferovic-switzerlands-striking-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After his hat-trick against Belgium, is Seferovic the answer for Switzerland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After his hat-trick against Belgium, is Seferovic the answer for Switzerland?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/after-his-hat-trick-against-belgium-is-seferovic-the-answer-for-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/after-his-hat-trick-against-belgium-is-seferovic-the-answer-for-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange is the new blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange is the new blue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/orange-is-the-new-blue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/orange-is-the-new-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osorio has big plans for Paraguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osorio has big plans for Paraguay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/osorio-has-big-plans-for-paraguay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/osorio-has-big-plans-for-paraguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President praises Qatar 2022 infrastructure progress during whistle-stop tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Qatar&rsquo;s infrastructure progress and described the 2022 FIFA World Cup&trade; as a unique opportunity for football fans to experience a new culture and region during a whistle-stop tour of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-praises-qatar-2022-infrastructure-progress-during-whistle-stop-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-praises-qatar-2022-infrastructure-progress-during-whistle-stop-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 days on, still going strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember the pundits who said players coming off an exhausting FIFA World Cup&trade; would struggle to find their form in 2018/19? Well, a crop of Russia 2018 stars have made a mockery of that fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/100-days-on-still-going-strong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/100-days-on-still-going-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumphant return for Alcacer]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two and a half years in the international wilderness, the Dortmund striker was recalled to the Spain team and scored three times in two games. FIFA.com takes a closer look at his rich vein of form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/triumphant-return-for-alcacer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/triumphant-return-for-alcacer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A throwback to Russia 2018, looking ahead at Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three months after France lifted the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; and a great sense of achievement took over the Russian people following such a successful event, key members of the Local Organising Committee&rsquo;s operational staff gathered with FIFA in Zurich to debrief on the tournament. Joining the 30 participants from Moscow and eager to assimilate the main lessons learnt by the previous hosts, were another 26 experts from Qatar&rsquo;s Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy and the Lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-throwback-to-russia-2018-looking-ahead-at-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-throwback-to-russia-2018-looking-ahead-at-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matosas named new Costa Rica coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gustavo Matosas fue presentado este 9 de octubre como el nuevo seleccionador de Costa Rica de cara al proceso eliminatorio rumbo a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA Qatar 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/matosas-named-new-costa-rica-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/matosas-named-new-costa-rica-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictor champ’s unforgettable Russia 2018 adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2017 FIFA Predictor champion Geoff Guttmann tells FIFA.com about the trip he won to the Russia 2018 semi-final between France and Belgium with his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predictor-champs-unforgettable-russia-2018-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predictor-champs-unforgettable-russia-2018-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football family gathers to grow together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Football Conference, staged in London on Sunday, brought together the coaches of almost 200 member associations to discuss the principal trends that emerged from Russia 2018. At the end of the event, some of the key participants shared their experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/football-family-gathers-to-grow-together/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/football-family-gathers-to-grow-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Football Conference identifies emerging trends and tactics from 2018 FIFA World Cup™ ]]></title><description><![CDATA[70 days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; Final, coaches and technical experts from nearly 200 member associations and all confederations gathered at the FIFA Football Conference in London today to analyse the latest footballing trends and tactics showcased at this summer&rsquo;s showpiece event in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-football-conference-identifies-emerging-trends-and-tactics-from-2018-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-football-conference-identifies-emerging-trends-and-tactics-from-2018-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tabarez signs four-year contract renewal with Uruguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Uruguay Football Association announced that an agreement has been reached between long-time head coach Oscar Tabarez and his staff to continue leading the national team for another four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tabarez-signs-four-year-contract-renewal-with-uruguay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tabarez-signs-four-year-contract-renewal-with-uruguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the deaf and hard of hearing community watched Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[As well as FIFATV on YouTube and FIFA.com providing all the goals and match highlights from an unforgettable tournament in Russia, round-ups of all 64 matches were also produced by FIFA for the deaf and hard of hearing in International Sign Language.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community-watched-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community-watched-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 fairy tale in the eyes of the fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The memories of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; hosts' extraordinary moments in June and July are still fresh in the minds of Russian supporters, who gave their perspective on the Sbornaya&rsquo;s performance in this video feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018fairy-tale-in-the-eyes-of-the-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018fairy-tale-in-the-eyes-of-the-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the best of Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sit back, relax and savour the ingredients that went into making this year&rsquo;s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; one for the ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/celebrating-the-best-of-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/celebrating-the-best-of-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African big names back firing amid some surprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&nbsp;rounds up Matchday 2 of the qualifying competition for the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, to be held next June in Cameroon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-big-names-back-firing-amid-some-surprises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/african-big-names-back-firing-amid-some-surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New starts and new faces in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Africa abuzz again as qualifying resumes for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations,** FIFA.com **highlights the major recent developments on the continent's football scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/new-starts-and-new-faces-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/new-starts-and-new-faces-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane receives adidas Golden Boot at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before England&rsquo;s UEFA Nations League opener against Spain on Saturday, 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; top goalscorer Harry Kane was presented with the adidas Golden Boot award at Wembley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-receives-adidas-golden-boot-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-receives-adidas-golden-boot-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar invites volunteers to help prepare for 2022 FIFA World Cup™]]></title><description><![CDATA[People from Qatar and across the world have been invited to register their interest in volunteering to support preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup&trade;, the first World Cup in the Arab world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-invites-volunteers-to-help-prepare-for-2022-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/qatar-invites-volunteers-to-help-prepare-for-2022-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griezmann: World Cup win hasn't fully sunk in yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup&trade; winner and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann sat down with FIFA.com&nbsp;to reflect on a very eventful few months in his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-world-cup-win-hasnt-fully-sunk-in-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-world-cup-win-hasnt-fully-sunk-in-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferretti named Mexico interim head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican Football Federation has confirmed that Tigres UANL head coach Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti will coach the senior men's national team for their upcoming September friendlies against Uruguay and USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ferretti-named-mexico-interim-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ferretti-named-mexico-interim-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferretti named Mexico interim coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican Football Federation has confirmed that Tigres UANL head coach Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti will coach the senior men's national team for their upcoming September friendlies against Uruguay and USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ferretti-named-mexico-interim-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ferretti-named-mexico-interim-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps to attend FIFA Football Conference in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup&trade;-winning coach Didier Deschamps will share his view on France&rsquo;s path to glory at the FIFA Football Conference in London on 23 September 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-winning-coach-didier-deschamps-to-attend-fifa-football-conference-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-winning-coach-didier-deschamps-to-attend-fifa-football-conference-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deschamps to attend FIFA Football Conference in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup&trade;-winning coach Didier Deschamps will share his view on France&rsquo;s path to glory at the FIFA Football Conference in London on 23 September 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/deschamps-to-attend-fifa-football-conference-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/deschamps-to-attend-fifa-football-conference-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia still gripped by Dzyuba-mania]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Russia soar in the World Ranking, FIFA.com looks at the impact made - on and off the pitch - by fans' favourite&nbsp;Artem Dzyuba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-still-gripped-by-dzyuba-mania/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-still-gripped-by-dzyuba-mania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A golden year for French football]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a closer look at the unique run of success that has seen France re-emerge at the centre of the footballing universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-golden-year-for-french-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-golden-year-for-french-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com provides an overview of the facts and figures from the FIFA World Cup&trade;, one month after the final whistle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-2018-fifa-world-cup-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-2018-fifa-world-cup-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subasic, Mandzukic call time on international careers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a month after playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; Final, Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement from international football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/subasic-mandzukic-call-time-on-international-careers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/subasic-mandzukic-call-time-on-international-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subasic, Mandzukic call time on international career ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a month after playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; Final, Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement from international football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/subasic-mandzukic-call-time-on-international-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/subasic-mandzukic-call-time-on-international-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandzukic calls time on international career ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a month after playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; Final, Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement from international football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mandzukic-calls-time-on-international-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mandzukic-calls-time-on-international-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winner Silva hangs up his Roja boots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain midfielder David Silva has announced his retirement from international football after spending nearly 12 years with&nbsp;La Roja.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-winner-silva-hangs-up-his-roja-boots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-winner-silva-hangs-up-his-roja-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pique confirms international retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has confirmed his retirement from international football.&nbsp;The 31-year-old centre-half was part of the Spain team that won the country's first world title in 2010 and was also a starter in the UEFA EURO 2012 final, when&nbsp;La Roja&nbsp;won their third successive major championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pique-confirms-international-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pique-confirms-international-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[€136Bn Betting Turnover and no suspicious betting behaviour at Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the conclusion of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, an analysis of betting turnover was carried out by FIFA and Sportradar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/136bn-betting-turnover-and-no-suspicious-betting-behaviour-at-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/136bn-betting-turnover-and-no-suspicious-betting-behaviour-at-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuper takes the reins of Uzbekistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uzbekistan have hired Hector Cuper as their new coach, following the Argentinian tactician leading Egypt to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cuper-takes-the-reins-of-uzbekistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cuper-takes-the-reins-of-uzbekistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experienced Gomez returns as Ecuador coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[El colombiano Hern&aacute;n Dar&iacute;o G&oacute;mez fue presentado este mi&eacute;rcoles 1 de agosto como el nuevo seleccionador de Ecuador, dando inicio as&iacute; a su segundo ciclo al frente del equipo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experienced-gomez-returns-as-ecuador-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experienced-gomez-returns-as-ecuador-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA to analyse technical outcome of Russia 2018 with member associations in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the exciting 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, FIFA has invited the head coaches and technical directors of all 211 member associations, as well as the technical experts of all six confederations, to the FIFA Football Conference to be held on 23 September 2018 in London, the birthplace of the modern game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-to-analyse-technical-outcome-of-russia-2018-with-member-associations-in-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-to-analyse-technical-outcome-of-russia-2018-with-member-associations-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzarti takes over Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faouzi Benzarti has been named the new coach of Tunisia, replacing Nabil Maaloul, signing a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/benzarti-takes-over-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/benzarti-takes-over-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherchesov extends contract with Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov has signed a new contract with 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; hosts Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-extends-contract-with-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-extends-contract-with-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tite signs on for four more years]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Lo confirm&oacute; la CBF en un comunicado.&nbsp;El contrato es hasta el final de Qatar 2022.&nbsp;"Es un gran desaf&iacute;o, estamos felices", asegur&oacute; el entrenador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-signs-on-for-four-more-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-signs-on-for-four-more-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#RivalHug winners savour World Cup Final experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[No other sporting event on earth connects fans of all races, genders, age groups and nationalities like the FIFA World Cup&trade;. That was especially the case during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, as our omni-channel fan campaign&nbsp;#RivalHug&nbsp;united football supporters around the globe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rivalhug-winners-savour-world-cup-final-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rivalhug-winners-savour-world-cup-final-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavard's stunner voted Hyundai Goal of the Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans around the world have chosen Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina in the Round of 16 as the best of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pavards-stunner-voted-hyundai-goal-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pavards-stunner-voted-hyundai-goal-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marquez hangs up his boots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Marquez, one of only three players to play at five FIFA World Cup&trade; tournaments, has announced his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/marquez-hangs-up-his-boots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/marquez-hangs-up-his-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherchesov: Football fever in Russia really took off]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the main factors behind the success of Russia 2018 was the superb performance of the hosts on the pitch. FIFA.com spoke with *Sbornaya *head coach Stanislav Cherchesov about how his team managed to reach the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-football-fever-in-russia-really-took-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-football-fever-in-russia-really-took-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 most engaging FIFA World Cup ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a record-breaking interest from fans online during Russia 2018, resulting in over 7.5 billion engagements across FIFA digital platforms during the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-most-engaging-fifa-world-cup-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-most-engaging-fifa-world-cup-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luis Enrique: Spain’s football can evolve]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being officially unveiled as the Spain&rsquo;s new coach, Luis Enrique explained what some of the keys to his tenure would be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/luis-enrique-spains-football-can-evolve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/luis-enrique-spains-football-can-evolve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7.7 million football fans visit FIFA Fan Fest during Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Fan Fest&trade; took Russia by storm, with FIFA now able to confirm that the Russian edition welcomed 7.7 million visitors across its 11 free-of-charge venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/77-million-football-fans-visit-fifa-fan-fest-during-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/77-million-football-fans-visit-fifa-fan-fest-during-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dew.Vavavoom crowned the Match Predictor maestro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dew.Vavavoom&nbsp;accurately foresaw five of the last eight scorelines to power to FIFA World Cup&trade; Match Predictor presented by Hyundai glory and a brand new 12-inch Apple MacBook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dewvavavoom-crowned-the-match-predictor-maestro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dewvavavoom-crowned-the-match-predictor-maestro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan Dream Team and prize winners revealed!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The likes of Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe and Philippe Coutinho led the votes for the Fan Dream Team, seeing five fans win a Hisense TV after predicting all 11 players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-dream-team-and-prize-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-dream-team-and-prize-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winner of the FIFA climate campaign attends the Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Armenian fan Aram Cherkezyan saw he won a trip to the Final of Russia 2018, he thought it was too good to be true.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/winner-of-the-fifa-climate-campaign-attends-the-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/winner-of-the-fifa-climate-campaign-attends-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a stellar Russia 2018, we pick out some of the stand-out stats from a month of football you couldn't take your eyes off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate and Boothroyd plot England's path forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Gareth Southgate and U-21 coach Aidy Boothroyd talk about the Three Lions' successful FIFA World Cup&trade; and the importance of taking lessons learned to future generations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-and-boothroyd-plot-englands-path-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-and-boothroyd-plot-englands-path-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bracket boss wins Madrid trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[DavidMcD123&nbsp;is the FIFA World Cup&trade; Bracket Challenge by Wanda champion for Russia 2018, winning a trip for two to enjoy a VIP experience at an Atletico Madrid game!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bracket-boss-wins-madrid-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bracket-boss-wins-madrid-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heimir Hallgrimsson has left his role as head coach of the Iceland national team after spending seven years in the position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hallgrimsson-steps-down-as-iceland-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hallgrimsson-steps-down-as-iceland-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debutants' coaches depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heimir Hallgrimsson has left his role as head coach of the Iceland national team after spending seven years in the position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/debutants-coaches-depart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/debutants-coaches-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cahill announces retirement from Socceroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's all-time leading goalscorer Tim Cahill has announced his retirement from the Socceroos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cahill-announces-retirement-from-socceroos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cahill-announces-retirement-from-socceroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions return home to joyous celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly crowned world champions France received a hero&rsquo;s welcome from their adoring fans when they returned home on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/champions-return-home-to-joyous-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/champions-return-home-to-joyous-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes’ homecoming for Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia&rsquo;s players and staff were greeted to a heroes&rsquo; welcome upon their arrival home in the Balkan country on Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heroes-homecoming-for-croatia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heroes-homecoming-for-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia return home to a heroes’ welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia&rsquo;s players and staff were greeted to a heroes&rsquo; welcome upon their arrival home in the Balkan country on Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-return-home-to-a-heroes-welcome/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-return-home-to-a-heroes-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magicstick91 conquers the McDonald’s Fantasy, wins a Kia Sportage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magicstick91 conquers the McDonald&rsquo;s Fantasy to win a Kia Sportage, finishing top of 2.1 million players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/magicstick91-conquers-the-mcdonalds-fantasy-wins-a-kia-sportage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/magicstick91-conquers-the-mcdonalds-fantasy-wins-a-kia-sportage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magicstick81 conquers the McDonald’s Fantasy, wins a Kia Sportage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magicstick81 conquers the McDonald&rsquo;s Fantasy, wins a Kia Sportage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/magicstick81-conquers-the-mcdonalds-fantasy-wins-a-kia-sportage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/magicstick81-conquers-the-mcdonalds-fantasy-wins-a-kia-sportage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France revel in winning second world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty years on, France are back on top of the world. We give you a sneak peek at the beginning of Les Bleus'* *celebrations, which are sure to last a long time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-revel-in-winning-second-world-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-revel-in-winning-second-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griezmann: I'll be the first to buy the jersey with the two stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Griezmann eased France&rsquo;s path to glory in Sunday&rsquo;s final. We spoke to the Budweiser Man of the Match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-ill-be-the-first-to-buy-the-jersey-with-the-two-stars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-ill-be-the-first-to-buy-the-jersey-with-the-two-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden consolation for magical Modric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to seeing France lift the FIFA World Cup&trade; Trophy, the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) came together to decide where the Russia 2018 awards should go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/golden-consolation-for-magical-modric/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/golden-consolation-for-magical-modric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Russia 2018 to Qatar 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino have taken part in a ceremony to hand over the role of FIFA World Cup hosts from Russia to Qatar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-russia-2018-to-qatar-2022/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-russia-2018-to-qatar-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane crowned King, Mina the PPG VIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distinctions keep coming for Harry Kane. As well as winning the&nbsp;adidas Golden Boot, the England No9 has been crowned the McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; champion player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-crowned-king-mina-the-ppg-vip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-crowned-king-mina-the-ppg-vip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meunier and Pogba sign off in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in the Belgium XI. Back among the points. That was the case for Thomas Meunier, who returned from suspension, scored and helped keep a clean sheet against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/meunier-and-pogba-sign-off-in-style/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/meunier-and-pogba-sign-off-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buzzing Belgium believe even brighter future beckons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgium's Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard and Axel Witsel reflect on their performances at Russia 2018, which saw Roberto Martinez's side finish in third place, the country's best finish at the world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/buzzing-belgium-believe-even-brighter-future-beckons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/buzzing-belgium-believe-even-brighter-future-beckons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate's Three Lions exit with pride and room to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth Southgate's England reflect on their Russia 2018 campaign, which ended with a 2-0 defeat by Belgium in the Play-off for Third Place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-three-lions-exit-with-pride-and-room-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-three-lions-exit-with-pride-and-room-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reputations on the rise in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com takes a look at five players who stepped up to the plate over the last month at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reputations-on-the-rise-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reputations-on-the-rise-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France triumphant in ravishing Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com rounds up what has been a thrilling 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup&trade; in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-triumphant-in-ravishing-russia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-triumphant-in-ravishing-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazard, Meunier bag bronze for Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard struck at either end of their Match for Third Place with England to secure bronze at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; - their best-ever performance at the global finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hazard-meunier-bag-bronze-for-belgium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2018 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hazard-meunier-bag-bronze-for-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic: No excuses, we are ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Croatia set to take their first steps into a FIFA World Cup Final, coach Zlatko Dalic spoke about where their achievements stand in the global game and how he found himself set to lead his nation on this stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-no-excuses-we-are-ready/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-no-excuses-we-are-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pogba: I don't want to be proud just yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominant, diligent and creative, the France midfielder has radiated maturity and class in Russia. He is determined not to put that good work to waste in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pogba-i-dont-want-to-be-proud-just-yet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pogba-i-dont-want-to-be-proud-just-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delph: Making the World Cup squad is my career highlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabian Delph sat down to discuss his time at Russia 2018, which he referred to as the pinnacle of his career despite England's semi-final defeat that he expects will haunt him and his team-mates for some considerable time to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delph-making-the-world-cup-squad-is-my-career-highlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delph-making-the-world-cup-squad-is-my-career-highlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delph: Making the England squad is my career highlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabian Delph sat down to discuss his time at Russia 2018, which he referred to as the pinnacle of his career despite England's semi-final defeat that he expects will haunt him and his team-mates for some considerable time to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delph-making-the-england-squad-is-my-career-highlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delph-making-the-england-squad-is-my-career-highlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitana: It's an indescribable feeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Referee Nestor Pitana discusses what it means to be selected to officiate not only the Opening Match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia but the Final as well, becoming only the second man to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pitana-its-an-indescribable-feeling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pitana-its-an-indescribable-feeling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanboy Meunier out to rewrite history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming back from suspension during the semi-finals, Belgium defender Thomas Meunier is ready to face England at Russia 2018's play-off for third place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fanboy-meunier-out-to-rewrite-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fanboy-meunier-out-to-rewrite-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The last time France and Croatia met on the world stage ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com takes a journey down memory lane to relive the last time France and Croatia met at the World Cup, ahead of their most significant encounter to date, the 2018 Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-last-time-france-and-croatia-met-on-the-world-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-last-time-france-and-croatia-met-on-the-world-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[62 matches down – which XI make your Fan Dream Team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You, the fans, will determine the team of the tournament for Russia 2018, and you could win one of five 65&rdquo; Hisense FIFA World Cup&trade; Edition 4K UltraHD TVs doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-matches-down-which-xi-make-your-fan-dream-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-matches-down-which-xi-make-your-fan-dream-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[62 matches down – which XI make your Dream Team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You, the fans, will determine the team of the tournament for Russia 2018, and you could win one of five 65&rdquo; Hisense FIFA World Cup&trade; Edition 4K UltraHD TVs doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-matches-down-which-xi-make-your-dream-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-matches-down-which-xi-make-your-dream-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why France deserves to win the Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team reporter with France offers three reasons why Les Bleus can, must and will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia in the deciding match against Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-france-deserves-to-win-the-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-france-deserves-to-win-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why France deserve to win the Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team reporter with France offers three reasons why Les Bleus can, must and will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia in the deciding match against Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-france-deserve-to-win-the-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-france-deserve-to-win-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this has been a World Cup of set-pieces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fact that the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; has been a tournament of set-pieces will not have gone unnoticed by even the most inattentive of spectators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/why-this-has-been-a-world-cup-of-set-pieces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/why-this-has-been-a-world-cup-of-set-pieces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for Goal of the Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; having reached its conclusion, football fans around the world can cast their vote for the Goal of the Tournament, presented by Hyundai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-goal-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-goal-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why Croatia deserves to win the Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Croatia team reporter looks at three reasons why Croatia deserves to win the FIFA World Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-croatia-deserves-to-win-the-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-croatia-deserves-to-win-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why Croatia deserve to win the Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Croatia team reporter looks at three reasons why Croatia deserves to win the FIFA World Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-croatia-deserve-to-win-the-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-croatia-deserve-to-win-the-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez and Pavard, France's unexpected heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surprise inclusions in Didier Deschamps&rsquo; starting XI at Russia 2018, full-backs&nbsp;Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez have established themselves as key players in the France team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hernandez-and-pavard-frances-unexpected-heroes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hernandez-and-pavard-frances-unexpected-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalia Vodianova and Philipp Lahm to accompany the Official FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy and Travel Case designed by Louis Vuitton at the FIFA World Cup™ Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA Legend and 2014 FIFA World Cup&trade; winner&nbsp;Philipp Lahm&nbsp;will be accompanied by Russian supermodel, activist, and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova when coming onto the pitch of the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow before kick-off of the World Cup Final with the FIFA World Cup&trade; Original Trophy in the newly designed Louis Vuitton travel case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/natalia-vodianova-and-philipp-lahm-to-accompanythe-official-fifa-world-cup-original-trophy-and-travel-case-designed-by-louis-vuitton-at-the-fifa-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/natalia-vodianova-and-philipp-lahm-to-accompanythe-official-fifa-world-cup-original-trophy-and-travel-case-designed-by-louis-vuitton-at-the-fifa-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The finalists' star keepers in focus&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the FIFA World Cup Final now looming large,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;asked our dedicated Team Reporters to give us the lowdown on their sides' No1s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-finalists-star-keepers-in-focusnbsp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-finalists-star-keepers-in-focusnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lahm: We will pass on our pride to the winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup winner with Germany in 2014 Philipp Lahm speaks with FIFA.com ahead of him bringing the Trophy to Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for the 2018 Final between France and Croatia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lahm-we-will-pass-on-our-pride-to-the-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lahm-we-will-pass-on-our-pride-to-the-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of the anti-doping testing programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2018 FIFA World Cup draws to a close, FIFA can today announce that so far, the analyses of all doping tests conducted before and during the competition have yielded negative results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/results-of-the-anti-doping-testing-programme-for-the-2018-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/results-of-the-anti-doping-testing-programme-for-the-2018-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The day France's World Cup dream came true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every French person above a certain age remembers where they were on 12 July 1998. Whether they were among the lucky spectators at the Stade de France, watching in a bar or following the action on holiday, nobody can forget that historic victory. FIFA.com pays tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-day-frances-world-cup-dream-came-true/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:02:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-day-frances-world-cup-dream-came-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RELIVE: Media briefing with the FIFA Technical Study Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[H - Media briefing with the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-media-briefing-with-the-fifa-technical-study-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-media-briefing-with-the-fifa-technical-study-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Media briefing with the FIFA Technical Study Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[H - Media briefing with the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-media-briefing-with-the-fifa-technical-study-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-media-briefing-with-the-fifa-technical-study-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umtiti, Perisic headline the semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anything one France centre-back can do, the other can too! After Raphael Varane top-scored with 12 points in Round 5,&nbsp;Samuel Umtiti did the same&nbsp;in Round 6 &ndash; both thanks to a clean sheet and a header from a set-piece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/umtiti-perisic-headline-the-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/umtiti-perisic-headline-the-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Round 7 Preview: The final push]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven't yet registered, you can still play McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy and create private leagues to compete with your friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-7-preview-the-final-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-7-preview-the-final-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repeating patterns and curses lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[You will struggle to find anyone who believes the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; was predictable. Big names tumbling early, unlikely runs to the latter stages and a few major upsets made sure of that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/repeating-patterns-and-curses-lifted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/repeating-patterns-and-curses-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Bruyne: We gave it our all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin de Bruyne and Belgium accepted their fate after France ended their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; dreams in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-bruyne-we-gave-it-our-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:42:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-bruyne-we-gave-it-our-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History-maker Mandzukic sends Croatia into first Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia have reached their first FIFA World Cup&trade; Final, coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 after extra time at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow - with Mario Mandzukic's extra time goal the decisive strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/history-maker-mandzukic-sends-croatia-into-first-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/history-maker-mandzukic-sends-croatia-into-first-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umtiti, Les Bleus's latest hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a France side packed full of potential matchwinners, Samuel Umtiti stepped up as their latest hero against Belgium, flashing home the header that sent&nbsp;Les Bleus&nbsp;into Sunday&rsquo;s Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/umtiti-les-bleuss-latest-hero/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/umtiti-les-bleuss-latest-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#FIFAStadiumDJ competition results in most engaged Tweet about the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has netted its most retweeted tweet ever thanks to the #FIFAStadiumDJ competition, a global fan engagement campaign powered by Vivo.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifastadiumdj-competition-results-in-most-engaged-tweet-about-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-to-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifastadiumdj-competition-results-in-most-engaged-tweet-about-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be There with Hyundai winners experience unforgettable Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-two&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;users won big &ndash;&nbsp;really&nbsp;big &ndash; in the Be There With Hyundai contest for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/be-there-with-hyundai-winners-experience-unforgettable-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/be-there-with-hyundai-winners-experience-unforgettable-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium’s key moments in semi-final charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotlight on the key strategic decisions behind Belgium&rsquo;s run to the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgiums-key-moments-in-semi-final-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgiums-key-moments-in-semi-final-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samoura: Volunteers are the heart and soul of this World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura, along with FIFA legends Michel Salgado and Julio Baptista, have been lauding the Russia 2018 volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/samoura-volunteers-are-the-heart-and-soul-of-this-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/samoura-volunteers-are-the-heart-and-soul-of-this-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire: I will continue to grow with England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Maguire has been quickly making a name for himself as part of England's backline at Russia 2018 as the Three Lions get set for the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maguire-i-will-continue-to-grow-with-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maguire-i-will-continue-to-grow-with-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chadli, the Red Devil in seventh heaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[T: Chadli, the Red Devil in seventh heaven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chadli-the-red-devil-in-seventh-heaven/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chadli-the-red-devil-in-seventh-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giroud thriving in elder brother role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giroud thriving in elder brother role]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/giroud-thriving-in-elder-brother-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/giroud-thriving-in-elder-brother-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match officials appointed for Russia 2018's final phase&#65279;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 12 referees, 26 assistant referees and 10 Video Assistant Referees for the final phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/match-officials-appointed-for-russia-2018s-final-phase65279/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/match-officials-appointed-for-russia-2018s-final-phase65279/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia receive rapturous welcome at FIFA Fan Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sbornaya celebrated their success at Russia 2018 in Moscow today together with their supporters at the FIFA Fan Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-receive-rapturous-welcome-at-fifa-fan-fest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-receive-rapturous-welcome-at-fifa-fan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride and gratitude as Russia stars reflect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sbornaya bow out of their home World Cup with their heads held high after an unforgettable match against Croatia in the quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pride-and-gratitude-as-russia-stars-reflect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pride-and-gratitude-as-russia-stars-reflect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia show nerves of steel to make semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday night in Sochi is sure to live long in the memories of every Croatian, as the Balkan nation overcame a committed Russia side and their passionate support to win in a penalty shoot-out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-show-nerves-of-steel-to-make-semis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-show-nerves-of-steel-to-make-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'late heroes' of the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[H - The 'late heroes' of the World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-late-heroes-of-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-late-heroes-of-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia through as hosts pay the penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia break hosts' hearts on penalties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-through-as-hosts-pay-the-penalty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-through-as-hosts-pay-the-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heads hook hauls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money doesn't buy you points. Indeed, while attacking players cost the big bucks, defenders have been excelling in the McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heads-hook-hauls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heads-hook-hauls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium happy to do it the hard way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aware that they were not going to beat Brazil in a beautiful football contest, Belgium found another way to shine as they booked their place in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-happy-to-do-it-the-hard-way/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-happy-to-do-it-the-hard-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Devils happy to do it the hard way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aware that they were not going to beat Brazil in a beautiful football contest, Belgium found another way to shine as they booked their place in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/red-devils-happy-to-do-it-the-hard-way/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 11:26:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/red-devils-happy-to-do-it-the-hard-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil remain united in defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Brazil team correspondent got the reaction from several players and head coach Tite following their 2-1 defeat by Belgium in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-remain-united-in-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-remain-united-in-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gimenez: This is a new beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; campaign ended in defeat to France in the quarter-finals, Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez paid tribute to the team&rsquo;s young players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gimenez-this-is-a-new-beginning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2018 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gimenez-this-is-a-new-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Round 6 Preview: Boosters &amp;amp; 5 Free Transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can make 5 free transfers before the semi-finals, and can now pick 6 players per country. The deadline is 20:00 CET on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-6-preview-boosters-ampamp-5-free-transfers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-6-preview-boosters-ampamp-5-free-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweden's special relationship with England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Sweden team reporter takes a look at Sweden's long-time admiration for English football ahead of the countries' Russia 2018 quarter-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/swedens-special-relationship-with-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/swedens-special-relationship-with-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate's style key to England&rsquo;s success]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Gareth Southgate has been causing quite the stir back home, and his approach has undeniably led to the Three Lions&rsquo; success at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-style-key-to-englandrsquos-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-style-key-to-englandrsquos-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Sweden v England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preview Sweden and England's quarter-final at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; on 7 July in Samara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-sweden-v-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-sweden-v-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons behind Russia's historic success]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com lists the reasons behind the Sbornaya&rsquo;s unexpected success on home soil at the 2018 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-behind-russias-historic-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-behind-russias-historic-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium braced for more reunions]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Five of Europe&rsquo;s biggest clubs have both Brazil and Belgium internationals on the books, prompting us to take a close look at the match-ups within the match, one of the biggest in Belgian footballing history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-braced-for-more-reunions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-braced-for-more-reunions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach explains five keys to Brazil’s defensive strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil coach Cleber Xavier, Tite's right-hand man, speaks to FIFA.com to explain the reasons behind the team's defensive solidity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coach-explains-five-keys-to-brazils-defensive-strength/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coach-explains-five-keys-to-brazils-defensive-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which 11 make your Fan Dream Team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several players starred in the Round of 16. But they did they do enough to play their way into&nbsp;your Fan Dream Team&nbsp;presented by Hisense?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/which-11-make-your-fan-dream-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/which-11-make-your-fan-dream-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 referees, 37 assistant referees and 10 Video Assistant Referees appointed for next phase of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 17 referees, 37 assistant referees and 10 Video Assistant Referees for the final phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/17-referees-37-assistant-referees-and-10-video-assistant-referees-appointed-for-next-phase-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/17-referees-37-assistant-referees-and-10-video-assistant-referees-appointed-for-next-phase-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torreira, Uruguay’s little giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torreira-uruguays-little-giant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torreira-uruguays-little-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Uruguay v France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay and France meet in the first quarter-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, a match that promises much and a reunion or two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-uruguay-v-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-uruguay-v-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Brazil v Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil face tournament top scorers Belgium in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; in Kazan on Friday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-belgium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Russia v Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia meet Croatia in the quarter-finals on Saturday in the last match to be played in Sochi at this year's FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-russia-v-croatia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-russia-v-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quarter-finalists' unsung heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com looks at several unsung heroes from each team that advanced to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-quarter-finalists-unsung-heroes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-quarter-finalists-unsung-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate's England banish penalty demons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our England team correspondent gets reaction from manager Gareth Southgate after his side became the first Three Lions side in history to win a penalty shootout at a World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-england-banish-penalty-demons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgates-england-banish-penalty-demons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andersson brings back the team ethic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of their quarter-final against England, our Sweden team correspondent profiles head coach Janne Andersson and how he has brought a positive team ethic to the national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/andersson-brings-back-the-team-ethic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/andersson-brings-back-the-team-ethic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Russia with love: Hosts wow the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters from all continents and cultures have found themselves welcomed with open arms, both by smiling locals and ever-helpful tournament volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-russia-with-love-hosts-wow-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-russia-with-love-hosts-wow-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland miss chance to make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switzerland miss chance to make history]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/switzerland-miss-chance-to-make-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/switzerland-miss-chance-to-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteering at the FIFA World Cup: A unique experience ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks with a couple of volunteers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; to learn about the special and unique experience of being part of the world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/volunteering-at-the-fifa-world-cup-a-unique-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/volunteering-at-the-fifa-world-cup-a-unique-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely heroes save the day for Red Devils]]></title><description><![CDATA[T: Unlikely heroes save the day for Red Devils]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unlikely-heroes-save-the-day-for-red-devils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:42:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unlikely-heroes-save-the-day-for-red-devils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium dig deep to edge out Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: Belgium dig deep to edge out Japan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-dig-deep-to-edge-out-japan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:21:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-dig-deep-to-edge-out-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lift-off for Willian in Russia’s rocket city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Brazil team reporter puts the spotlight on 'Little Rocket' Willian, a player who has gradually grown into this tournament thanks to the patience of head coach Tite, and his impact in a city known as Russia's aerospace centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lift-off-for-willian-in-russias-rocket-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lift-off-for-willian-in-russias-rocket-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar leads Brazil to the last eight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar scored a goal and provided an assist in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Mexico to send Tite's side to the quarter-finals at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-leads-brazil-to-the-last-eight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-leads-brazil-to-the-last-eight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Colombia v England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read FIFA.com's match preview featuring analysis from our team reporters ahead of Colombia and England's Round of 16 match at Spartak Stadium in Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-colombia-v-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-colombia-v-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia's five stars shine brightly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The *Sbornaya *have emerged victorious in their first ever penalty shoot-out at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-five-stars-shine-brightly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:17:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-five-stars-shine-brightly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iniesta bids farewell as host curse strikes Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[They had a favourable head-to-head record against Russia and went into the game as heavy favourites. But Spain were unable to conquer a curse that has haunted them since 1934.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-bids-farewell-as-host-curse-strikes-spain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iniesta-bids-farewell-as-host-curse-strikes-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Hazard intent on having fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eden Hazard speaks to FIFA.com about his role as Belgium captain and how he balances that with maintaining his fun-loving approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/captain-hazard-intent-on-having-fun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/captain-hazard-intent-on-having-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay sweating on Cavani after Saturday night fever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay sweating on Cavani after Saturday night fever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-sweating-on-cavani-after-saturday-night-fever/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-sweating-on-cavani-after-saturday-night-fever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan-favourite Embolo humbled to have his own song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team reporter catches up with Switzerland's young forward Breel Embolo to talk about having a song dedicated to him from the Swiss fans, the birth of his daughter and his and the team's ambitions at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-favourite-embolo-humbled-to-have-his-own-song/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-favourite-embolo-humbled-to-have-his-own-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pavard makes his presence felt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pavard makes his presence felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pavard-makes-his-presence-felt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 23:39:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pavard-makes-his-presence-felt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavani fires La Celeste past European champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay, the team with the best defence in the group stage with zero goals conceded, held firm to sink Portugal in Sochi on Saturday and set up a quarter-final tie against France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavani-fires-la-celeste-past-european-champions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 23:39:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavani-fires-la-celeste-past-european-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France into quarter-finals after seven-goal thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[France into quarter-finals after seven-goal thriller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-into-quarter-finals-after-seven-goal-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/france-into-quarter-finals-after-seven-goal-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henderson: You can't get too emotional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Henderson&nbsp;has emerged as one of England&rsquo;s most influential players at Russia 2018, but as he revealed to&nbsp;FIFA.com, even leaders have to keep their emotions in check.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/henderson-you-cant-get-too-emotional/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/henderson-you-cant-get-too-emotional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Brazil v Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil and Mexico meet in the Round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;. Our team reporters give their take ahead of the encounter at Samara Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Belgium v Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top scorers in the group phase, Belgium meet sole Asian survivors Japan as Rostov Arena&nbsp;hosts its final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-japan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four things Russia must do to beat Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia face a huge task against Spain in the Round of 16, though the hosts' group-stage showing gives them grounds for optimism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-things-russia-must-do-to-beat-spain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-things-russia-must-do-to-beat-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons learned for Argentina ahead of France test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina&rsquo;s defeat of Nigeria took them into the last 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; and allowed them to draw some valuable conclusions ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s meeting with France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lessons-learned-for-argentina-ahead-of-france-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:19:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lessons-learned-for-argentina-ahead-of-france-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing of the guard brings new hope for Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia journey has ended for Panama. Now it&rsquo;s time to apply what they have learned so that they can be back by Qatar 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/changing-of-the-guard-brings-new-hope-for-panama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2018 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/changing-of-the-guard-brings-new-hope-for-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ospina leads from the back for Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ospina kept his Colombia team alive when the going got tough against Senegal, playing a crucial role in their victory and qualification for the Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ospina-leads-from-the-back-for-colombia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ospina-leads-from-the-back-for-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans drive record digital interest in FIFA World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA's digital and social media platforms are experiencing record-breaking interest from fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fans-drive-record-digital-interest-in-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fans-drive-record-digital-interest-in-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Roja on red alert over defensive lapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite progressing to the knockout stage as group winners, Spain are concerned by how porous they have been at the back and are searching for solutions ahead of the Round of 16 tie against Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/la-roja-on-red-alert-over-defensive-lapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/la-roja-on-red-alert-over-defensive-lapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium stay perfect, England finish second]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-stay-perfect-england-finish-second/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:21:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-stay-perfect-england-finish-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium, Colombia on top as Japan squeeze through]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a first in FIFA World Cup&trade; history on Thursday, as the final standings in one of the groups was decided by the fair play rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-colombia-on-top-as-japan-squeeze-through/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/belgium-colombia-on-top-as-japan-squeeze-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-half surge sees Tunisia bow out in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia overcame a first-half own goal to take down Panama 2-1 to end their Russia 2018 campaign on a high, marking the first win for the Carthage Eagles at the FIFA World Cup in 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/second-half-surge-sees-tunisia-bow-out-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/second-half-surge-sees-tunisia-bow-out-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan progress despite defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outcome in the other match in Group H meant that even defeat was enough for Akira Nishino&rsquo;s side to qualify for the Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-progress-despite-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-progress-despite-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pogba ready to prove his worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though still only 25, Paul Pogba has already cemented his place as a senior figure in the France team. Capped 56 times by his country, the midfielder arrived in Russia with big expectations, having won the FIFA Young Player award at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pogba-ready-to-prove-his-worth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pogba-ready-to-prove-his-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons for Germany’s historic exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five reasons for Germany&rsquo;s historic exit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-for-germanys-historic-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-for-germanys-historic-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you predict who’ll win the knockout ties?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you reckon you can foresee who will go through from the aforelisted Round-of-16 matches and the rest of the knockout-phase ties at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, then play the My Knockout Bracket by Wanda now!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/can-you-predict-wholl-win-the-knockout-ties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/can-you-predict-wholl-win-the-knockout-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Uruguay v Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read FIFA.com's preview of the Round of 16 encounter between Uruguay and Portugal and get our team correspondents' analysis on the match ahead of the big kick-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-uruguay-v-portugal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-uruguay-v-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixed emotions for relieved Mexico  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mixed emotions for relieved Mexico]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mixed-emotions-for-relieved-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mixed-emotions-for-relieved-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Departing Ticos unable to repeat Brazilian exploits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team reporter speaks with Celso Borges and Joel Campbell about Costa Rica's Russia 2018 campaign, which fell below their expectations coming off an historic Brazil 2014 performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/departing-ticos-unable-to-repeat-brazilian-exploits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/departing-ticos-unable-to-repeat-brazilian-exploits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia advance to last 16, Senegal eliminated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read FIFA.com's review of Senegal and Colombia's crucial clash in Group H at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; at Samara Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombia-advance-to-last-16-senegal-eliminated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombia-advance-to-last-16-senegal-eliminated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Korean miracle in Kazan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Korea Republic team reporter spoke with the Taeguk Warriors' key players in defence, following their historic 2-0 win over reigning world champions Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-korean-miracle-in-kazan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-korean-miracle-in-kazan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Round 4 Preview: Unlimited transfers &amp;amp; boosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can keep changing your entire squad up until Saturday&rsquo;s deadline. Picking players who advance through the knockout rounds is advantageous, though, because you&rsquo;ll only get a limited number of free transfers for Rounds 5, 6 and 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-4-preview-unlimited-transfers-ampamp-boosts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-4-preview-unlimited-transfers-ampamp-boosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Round 4 Preview: Unlimited transfers &amp;amp; boosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can keep changing your entire squad up until Saturday&rsquo;s deadline. Picking players who advance through the knockout rounds is advantageous, though, because you&rsquo;ll only get a limited number of free transfers for Rounds 5, 6 and 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-4-preview-unlimited-transfers-ampamp-boosters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-4-preview-unlimited-transfers-ampamp-boosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany ousted, Brazil take care of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some things that are never supposed to change: the sky is blue, water is wet and Germany are always there or thereabouts in the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup&trade;.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/germany-ousted-brazil-take-care-of-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/germany-ousted-brazil-take-care-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland make their point against Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switzerland played out a 2-2 draw with the already-eliminated Costa Rica to seal their place in the last 16 at Russia 2018.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/switzerland-make-their-point-against-costa-rica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:38:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/switzerland-make-their-point-against-costa-rica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweden looking back as they dream big]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Sweden team reporter takes a look back at one of Sweden's greatest World Cup finals and how the side at Russia 2018 is out to emulate them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sweden-looking-back-as-they-dream-big/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sweden-looking-back-as-they-dream-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil see off Serbia to top group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil will face Mexico in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash in Samara after they won Group E by beating Serbia 2-0 at the Spartak Moscow Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-see-off-serbia-to-top-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-see-off-serbia-to-top-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabaly, Senegal’s model student]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there is one player who has set a high standard in both his first two matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, producing two near-perfect displays, it is Senegal&rsquo;s Youssouf Sabaly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sabaly-senegals-model-student/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sabaly-senegals-model-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovren: We can go far if we're brave&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com catches up with Croatia defender Dejan Lovren after three successive wins at Russia 2018 to see what has been the key ingredient to their stellar start to the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lovren-we-can-go-far-if-were-bravenbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lovren-we-can-go-far-if-were-bravenbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria determined to come back stronger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's dramatic exit from Russia 2018 has expectedly disappointed the Super Eagles, but they are determined to return to the World Cup in fours years' time as a stronger, more experienced side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nigeria-determined-to-come-back-stronger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nigeria-determined-to-come-back-stronger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rojo’s premonition becomes glorious reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rojo&rsquo;s premonition becomes glorious reality]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rojos-premonition-becomes-glorious-reality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rojos-premonition-becomes-glorious-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Japan v Poland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan are within touching distance of reaching the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup for the third time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-japan-v-poland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-japan-v-poland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia send brave Iceland home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia beat a determined Iceland side 2-1 to take the top spot in Group D at Russia 2018 as the defeat eliminated the World Cup debutants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-send-brave-iceland-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-send-brave-iceland-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Panama v Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia and Panama both seek a winning send-off from their time at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, as the two sides have already been eliminated from the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-panama-v-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-panama-v-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peru sign off in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peru, having already been eliminated from Russia 2018, assigned Australia to the same fate following the South American's 2-0 win in Sochi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/peru-sign-off-in-style/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/peru-sign-off-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspas rides to Spain's rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA speaks with Spain's saviour in their 2-2 draw with Morocco, Iago Aspas, whose strike in injury time helped them ultimately top Group B.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aspas-rides-to-spains-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aspas-rides-to-spains-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Senegal v Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal and Colombia meet in a crucial match in Group H at Samara Arena, with both teams in with a chance to qualify to the knockout stage at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-senegal-v-colombia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-senegal-v-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rojo returns to haunt Nigeria as Argentina progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 at Russia 2018 in dramatic fashion with a late Marcos Rojo winner, which in turn sent Nigeria out of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rojo-returns-to-haunt-nigeria-as-argentina-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rojo-returns-to-haunt-nigeria-as-argentina-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five lessons for Russia from Uruguay defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia suffered a painful defeat to Uruguay yesterday, but it should help the hosts to prepare better for their Round of 16 match against Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-lessons-for-russia-from-uruguay-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-lessons-for-russia-from-uruguay-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IR Iran keep dream alive until very last moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[After narrowly missing out on the World Cup knockout stage, our IR Iran team reporter spoke with the players about their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ir-iran-keep-dream-alive-until-very-last-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ir-iran-keep-dream-alive-until-very-last-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favourites progress on day of records and anniversaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two impressive performances, hosts Russia were finally undone by Uruguay, while Spain and Portugal did enough to advance to the Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/favourites-progress-on-day-of-records-and-anniversaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/favourites-progress-on-day-of-records-and-anniversaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auckland memories inspiring Milinkovic-Savic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was part of a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/auckland-memories-inspiring-milinkovic-savic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/auckland-memories-inspiring-milinkovic-savic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrero: This young squad will be back]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke with Peru forward Paolo Guerrero on the eve of their final match at Russia 2018 about the future of La Blanquirroja.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/guerrero-this-young-squad-will-be-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/guerrero-this-young-squad-will-be-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Hadary makes World Cup History  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Hadary makes World Cup History]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-hadary-makes-world-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-hadary-makes-world-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Switzerland v Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preview Switzerland and Costa Rica's final match in Group E at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-switzerland-v-costa-rica/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-switzerland-v-costa-rica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cry for The Tiger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falcao gets his goal at last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-cry-for-the-tiger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-cry-for-the-tiger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mascherano: Fate will decide how our story ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier Mascherano spoke to FIFA.com about Argentina&rsquo;s crunch match with Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mascherano-fate-will-decide-how-our-story-ends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mascherano-fate-will-decide-how-our-story-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panama find a historic silver lining]]></title><description><![CDATA[pewpewpew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panama-find-a-historic-silver-lining/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panama-find-a-historic-silver-lining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Australia v Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia are playing for points and Peru for pride when they meet on the final matchday in Group C. To advance, the Socceroos must win and hope Denmark lose to France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-australia-v-peru/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-australia-v-peru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions proud of record-breaker Wague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moussa Wague became Africa's youngest goalscorer when he netted in the Lions of Teranga's 2-2 draw with Japan in their Group H match at Russia 2018. FIFA spoke with the youngster from Bignona after the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lions-proud-of-record-breaker-wague/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lions-proud-of-record-breaker-wague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-critical Shibasaki spurring Samurai Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although it is his first FIFA World Cup&trade;, Gaku Shibasaki has wasted no time in making an impact in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/self-critical-shibasaki-spurring-samurai-blue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/self-critical-shibasaki-spurring-samurai-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohr: The whole world will be watching ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr previews the crucial match against Argentina in Group D, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rohr-the-whole-world-will-be-watching/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rohr-the-whole-world-will-be-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia's second-half surge sends Poland packing]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a hard-fought first half, Colombia pulled away to beat Poland 3-0 to greatly improve the South Americans' chances of reaching the Round of 16 at Russia 2018, while the defeat eliminated Poland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombias-second-half-surge-sends-poland-packing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/colombias-second-half-surge-sends-poland-packing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions roar as Colombia cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com reflects on a day of action that took England and Belgium through while eliminating Panama, Poland and Tunisia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lions-roar-as-colombia-cruise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lions-roar-as-colombia-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Iceland v Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com previews the crucial Group D clash between Iceland and Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-iceland-v-croatia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-iceland-v-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Style debate looms over Hareide's Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substance over style? Free-flowing football or pragmatic success? That's the debate surrounding Denmark's progress so far at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/style-debate-looms-over-hareides-denmark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/style-debate-looms-over-hareides-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France's fringe members doing their bit]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak with defender Djibril Sidibe and forward Florian Thauvin about what it's like not being a starting player in the France squad at the World Cup, how they stay positive and understand their role in the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/frances-fringe-members-doing-their-bit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/frances-fringe-members-doing-their-bit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England romp past Panama and into last 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[England hit a brittle Panama side for six to seal qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; knockout stage, a result that booked Belgium's Round of 16 berth too while eliminating Los Canaleros and Tunisia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/england-romp-past-panama-and-into-last-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/england-romp-past-panama-and-into-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group leaders Japan and Senegal share spoils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan twice came from behind to peg back Senegal as the two Group H leaders played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Ekaterinburg Arena. The result keeps the pair at the group summit after each had won their respective opening outings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-leaders-japan-and-senegal-share-spoils/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-leaders-japan-and-senegal-share-spoils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignashevich happy to hold back time]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the star performers in Russia&rsquo;s brilliant start to their home World Cup has been 38-year-old veteran Sergei Ignashevich, who returned to the side specially for the tournament]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ignashevich-happy-to-hold-back-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ignashevich-happy-to-hold-back-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Saudi Arabia v Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Fans can expect a competitive contest between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as both teams are set on ending their World Cup campaigns on a positive note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-saudi-arabia-v-egypt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-saudi-arabia-v-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sigurdsson sizes up a familiar foe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gylfi Sigurdsson speaks to FIFA ahead of the showdown between Iceland and a Croatia team they have met several times over recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sigurdsson-sizes-up-a-familiar-foe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sigurdsson-sizes-up-a-familiar-foe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Denmark v France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preview Denmark and France's final match in Group C as the Danes look to secure their place in the Round of 16, while Les Bleus have already qualified for the knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-denmark-v-france/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-denmark-v-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Spain v Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain and Morocco will have different aims when they meet in Kaliningrad on Monday 25 June, in what will be each team's final Group B fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-spain-v-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-spain-v-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroos strikes late in thrilling win]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats to the final moment, Toni Kroos's stunning free-kick earned Germany a 2-1 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kroos-strikes-late-in-thrilling-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kroos-strikes-late-in-thrilling-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroos, from zero to hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany midfielder Toni Kroos produced one of the stunning moments at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; when he curled in a last-second, stoppage-time winner in the holders' 2-1 win over Sweden. We got his reaction along with those of his coach and team-mates after the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kroos-from-zero-to-hero/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kroos-from-zero-to-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico momentum continues, Korea Republic left reeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid scorching heat in Rostov and a cauldron-like atmosphere created by almost 20,000 fans, Mexico beat Korea Republic 2-1 in Group F to put one foot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; knockout stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mexico-momentum-continues-korea-republic-left-reeling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mexico-momentum-continues-korea-republic-left-reeling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Options for Argentina in last-change saloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much to ponder as Argentina look to seize lifeline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/options-for-argentina-in-last-change-saloon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/options-for-argentina-in-last-change-saloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaqiri: Switzerland's man for the big occasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaqiri: the man for the big occasion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/shaqiri-switzerlands-man-for-the-big-occasion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/shaqiri-switzerlands-man-for-the-big-occasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double goal-scorer Musa on a mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having bagged his second ever brace at a FIFA World Cup, fans are now hoping Ahmed Musa can repeat his heroics against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/double-goal-scorer-musa-on-a-mission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/double-goal-scorer-musa-on-a-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic wins for Brazil, Swiss as Nigeria stay alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil and Switzerland left it late to claim victory and overcome defiant performances from Costa Rica &ndash; the fifth team to be knocked out of the tournament &ndash; and Serbia, while Nigeria also won to keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dramatic-wins-for-brazil-swiss-as-nigeria-stay-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2018 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dramatic-wins-for-brazil-swiss-as-nigeria-stay-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Poland v Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having both suffered defeats during their Russia 2018 debuts, Poland and Colombia can ill afford to drop points in Kazan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-poland-v-colombia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-poland-v-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coutinho’s moment has arrived]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a big year for Philippe Coutinho, the Brazil star is finally beginning to shine for A Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o after his indirect route to the standing out in the famous yellow shirt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coutinhos-moment-has-arrived/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coutinhos-moment-has-arrived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: England v Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panama, following their nervy World Cup debut, take on an England side eager to take six points from their first two games since 2006, but the Central Americans physical presence may cause problems for the Three Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-england-v-panama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-england-v-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musa brace brings Nigeria back into contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musa brace brings Nigeria back into contentionNigeria got their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; this afternoon, beating tournament debutants Iceland 2-0 in Volgograd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/musa-brace-brings-nigeria-back-into-contention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/musa-brace-brings-nigeria-back-into-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rybus hoping for third time lucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com caught up with Poland's Maciej Rybus, who has plenty of ties with hosts Russia, ahead of their crucial match against Colombia in Group H.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rybus-hoping-for-third-time-lucky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rybus-hoping-for-third-time-lucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Germany v Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one can take anything for granted at this FIFA World Cup&trade;, not even the reigning champions. Shocked by a skilful, combative Mexico side last time out, Germany &ndash; who dazzled en route to winning last year's FIFA Confederations Cup with a youthful side &ndash; now face another test from Sweden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-germany-v-sweden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-germany-v-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Germany-Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one can take anything for granted at this FIFA World Cup&trade;, not even the reigning champions. Shocked by a skilful, combative Mexico side last time out, Germany &ndash; who dazzled en route to winning last year's FIFA Confederations Cup with a youthful side &ndash; now face another test from Sweden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-germany-sweden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-germany-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bring Someone Special winners celebrate in Moscow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lucky winners of last year&rsquo;s Bring Someone Special Contest are in Russia!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bring-someone-special-winners-celebrate-in-moscow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bring-someone-special-winners-celebrate-in-moscow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Youssef: Let’s strike the right balance against Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Youssef: Let&rsquo;s strike the right balance against Belgium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ben-youssef-lets-strike-the-right-balance-against-belgium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ben-youssef-lets-strike-the-right-balance-against-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Korea Republic v Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico face Korea Republic in Rostov-on-Don on Saturday, a day on which they could advance to the Round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; with a game to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-korea-republic-v-mexico/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-korea-republic-v-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloris savouring his century]]></title><description><![CDATA[H &ndash; Captain Lloris savours his century and the last 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lloris-savouring-his-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lloris-savouring-his-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Danes hopeful of advancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should one laugh or should one cry? That indeed seems to have been the question in the Danish camp after they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Australia in their second Group C match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, leaving them with four points from two matches played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/frustrated-danes-hopeful-of-advancing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/frustrated-danes-hopeful-of-advancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia and France advance as Argentina fret]]></title><description><![CDATA[France and Croatia go through; Argentina on the brink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-and-france-advance-as-argentina-fret/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-and-france-advance-as-argentina-fret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos laud ice-cool Jedinak]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Australia shaky and unconvincing, they needed a player who would not wilt under the pressure. Step forward Mile Jedinak, who equalised with his second penalty in as many games and his third overall at the FIFA World Cup&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/socceroos-laud-ice-cool-jedinak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/socceroos-laud-ice-cool-jedinak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Forsberg is one to watch for Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com features Sweden's first star in the post-Zlatan Ibrahimovic era, midfielder Emil Forsberg, ahead of their match against Germany in Group F at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/why-forsberg-is-one-to-watch-for-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/why-forsberg-is-one-to-watch-for-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentancur: the young talent of a consistent Uruguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighteen months after stepping out for Uruguay at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship, Rodrigo Bentancur has helped propel the senior team to the last 16 at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bentancur-the-young-talent-of-a-consistent-uruguay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bentancur-the-young-talent-of-a-consistent-uruguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Fan Fest™ celebrates 2.5 million visitors milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA, the Local Organising Committee and the Host Cities of the FIFA World Cup&trade; are thrilled to announce that the FIFA Fan Fest&trade; has already welcomed 2.5 million visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-fan-fest-celebrates-25-million-visitors-milestone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-fan-fest-celebrates-25-million-visitors-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Belgium v Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off a convincing 3-0 win over Panama in their opening match, Belgium will look to secure their place in the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia when they meet Tunisia in Moscow on Saturday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe sends France forward, Peru's hopes ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[France needed a lone first-half strike from teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe to edge past Peru and end the South American&rsquo;s hopes of reaching Russia 2018's Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappe-sends-france-forward-perus-hopes-ended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappe-sends-france-forward-perus-hopes-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe sends France forward as Peru's hopes end]]></title><description><![CDATA[France needed a lone first-half strike from teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe to edge past Peru and end the South American&rsquo;s hopes of reaching Russia 2018's Round of 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappe-sends-france-forward-as-perus-hopes-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappe-sends-france-forward-as-perus-hopes-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa proves his worth with goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a much-questioned figure in the Spain side, Diego Costa is cementing his place with some vital goals, the latest of them giving La Roja a 1-0 win over IR Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/costa-proves-his-worth-with-goals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/costa-proves-his-worth-with-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark, Australia share the spoils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the match summary of Denmark v Australia at 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, including expert analysis from our team reporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/denmark-australia-share-the-spoils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/denmark-australia-share-the-spoils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Nigeria v Iceland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having pulled off one of the shocks of the opening round of fixtures at Russia 2018, Iceland will be looking for victory against Nigeria at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-nigeria-v-iceland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-nigeria-v-iceland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa on target to give Spain victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[IR Iran and Spain rounded off Matchday 2 in Group B, with La Roja securing a deserved 1-0 win to record their first victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/costa-on-target-to-give-spain-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/costa-on-target-to-give-spain-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyata in the best possible Kompany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedryck Boyata had the chance on Monday to show what he could do on the biggest stage of all. He did this in front of his mentor, Vincent Kompany, the man he deputised for as Belgium began their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; campaign with a 3-0 win over Panama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boyata-in-the-best-possible-kompany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boyata-in-the-best-possible-kompany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay take Russia through as three fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has not taken long for the first two Round-of-16 places to be claimed. Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to make it two wins out of two and progress to the knockout phase. In the process, they eliminated the Saudis and ensured that hosts Russia also advanced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-take-russia-through-as-three-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-take-russia-through-as-three-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Serbia v Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two enticing and confident teams are set to go head-to-head in Kaliningrad on 21 June in an all-European clash. Fresh from a one-nil win over Costa Rica in their opening game, Serbia now face a Switzerland team that held group favourites Brazil to a one-all draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-serbia-v-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-serbia-v-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay seal their place in last-16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay made sure of their place in the Round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; after a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-seal-their-place-in-last-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-seal-their-place-in-last-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artem Dzyuba's dreams came true&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artyom Dzyuba&rsquo;s call-up to the Russia squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup came at the very last minute but the striker is now one of the players of the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-artem-dzyubas-dreams-came-truenbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-artem-dzyubas-dreams-came-truenbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N'Diaye rises to occasion for Senegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surprise starter for Senegal in their opening 2-1 win over Poland, Alfred N'Diaye speaks about his performance and gives his outlook for the rest of the matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ndiaye-rises-to-occasion-for-senegal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ndiaye-rises-to-occasion-for-senegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dier: England need a plan B, C, D, E and F]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Dier has vowed England will not underestimate Panama as they continue their pursuit of the FIFA World Cup&trade; knockout stage, and believes the team have the versatility to adapt to different styles of opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dier-england-need-a-plan-b-c-d-e-and-f/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dier-england-need-a-plan-b-c-d-e-and-f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo grabs winner, Morocco eliminated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo was the star man for Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; for the second match running, scoring the winner against Morocco at the Luzhniki Stadium to eliminate the North Africans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ronaldo-grabs-winner-morocco-eliminated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ronaldo-grabs-winner-morocco-eliminated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA's Digital channels top the charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup&trade; fans have helped FIFA top the digital league tables during the first round of matches at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifas-digital-channels-top-the-charts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifas-digital-channels-top-the-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endurance fuelling Japan’s strong start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having picked up an opening victory over Colombia, Japan find themselves sitting pretty alongside Senegal at the top of Group H.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/endurance-fuelling-japans-strong-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/endurance-fuelling-japans-strong-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tie-breakers for Russia 2018 groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the group stages at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; well underway, FIFA.com brings you everything you need to know about the regulations regarding tie-breakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tie-breakers-for-russia-2018-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tie-breakers-for-russia-2018-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quintero: James has my unconditional support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombian playmaker Juan Quintero speaks with FIFA.com about his free-kick goal in his side's 2-1 defeat by Japan, his rejuvenated international career and his friendship with James Rodriguez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/quintero-james-has-my-unconditional-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/quintero-james-has-my-unconditional-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosts march on as Japan, Senegal break new ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 32 teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; have now been in action, and logic was turned on its head as Group H got underway.&nbsp; Russia, meanwhile, moved to within touching distance of the last 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-march-on-as-japan-senegal-break-new-ground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-march-on-as-japan-senegal-break-new-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goal puts the Chery on top as Salah stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our McDonald's FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy&nbsp; experts rounds up everything you need to know after Matchday 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/goal-puts-the-chery-on-top-as-salah-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/goal-puts-the-chery-on-top-as-salah-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan stun Colombia to earn historic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan stun Colombia to earn historic win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-stun-colombia-to-earn-historic-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-stun-colombia-to-earn-historic-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Da Costa, the Moroccan lion of Portuguese origin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuel da Costa, the Moroccan lion of Portuguese origin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/da-costa-the-moroccan-lion-of-portuguese-origin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/da-costa-the-moroccan-lion-of-portuguese-origin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England kick off campaign with hard-fought victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#1573;&#1606;&#1580;&#1604;&#1578;&#1585;&#1575; &#1578;&#1587;&#1578;&#1607;&#1604; &#1605;&#1576;&#1575;&#1585;&#1610;&#1575;&#1578;&#1607;&#1575; &#1576;&#1601;&#1608;&#1586; &#1576;&#1588;&#1602;&#1617; &#1575;&#1604;&#1571;&#1606;&#1601;&#1615;&#1587; &#1593;&#1604;&#1609; &#1578;&#1608;&#1606;&#1587;&nbsp;<br />
&#1575;&#1602;&#1578;&#1606;&#1589; &#1575;&#1604;&#1605;&#1606;&#1578;&#1582;&#1576; &#1575;&#1604;&#1573;&#1606;&#1580;&#1604;&#1610;&#1586;&#1610; &#1601;&#1608;&#1586;&#1575;&#1611;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/england-kick-off-campaign-with-hard-fought-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/england-kick-off-campaign-with-hard-fought-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star strikers secure full house for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com reflects on a dramatic day of action that brought victories for the European trio of Sweden, Belgium and England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/star-strikers-secure-full-house-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/star-strikers-secure-full-house-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Round 2 preview: Transfers, captains &amp;amp; boosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our fantasy scout highlights six players you should consider signing for your McDonald's FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-2-preview-transfers-captains-ampamp-boosts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-round-2-preview-transfers-captains-ampamp-boosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elneny: We have no option other than to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Elneny is currently one of the standout players in Hector Cuper's squad, but the Egyptian midfielder had major obstacles to overcome before he made it to international stardom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/elneny-we-have-no-option-other-than-to-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/elneny-we-have-no-option-other-than-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aleksandr Golovin, Russia's new shining star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attacking midfielder Aleksandr Golovin was Russia&rsquo;s most productive player in the Opening Match against Saudi Arabia, capturing the attention of the watching world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aleksandr-golovin-russias-new-shining-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/aleksandr-golovin-russias-new-shining-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four things Serbia got right in beating Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbia&rsquo;s World Cup campaign is off to an ideal start after the Orlovi defeated Costa Rica 1-0. We take a look at what went right for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-things-serbia-got-right-in-beating-costa-rica/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-things-serbia-got-right-in-beating-costa-rica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A carefully planned Mexican victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders undone by Mexican planning // &ldquo;We play for the love of winning not the fear of losing&rdquo;, said coach Juan Carlos Osorio, explaining one of the keys to Mexico&rsquo;s defeat of Germany in Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-carefully-planned-mexican-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-carefully-planned-mexican-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Tri and Die Nati foil favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[H : El Tri and Die Nati foil favourites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-tri-and-die-nati-foil-favourites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-tri-and-die-nati-foil-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubborn Swiss stifle Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil looked all set to party at one stage but ended up trapped in Switzerland&rsquo;s intricate defensive web, with a 1-1 draw a fair result as the two sides made their Group E debuts at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/stubborn-swiss-stifle-brazil/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/stubborn-swiss-stifle-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Russia v Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia and Egypt could not arrive in Saint Petersburg with more disparate emotions following their opening games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-russia-v-egypt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-russia-v-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia's star man Aleksandr Golovin]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Attacking midfielder Aleksandr Golovin was Russia&rsquo;s most productive player in the Opening Match against Saudi Arabia, capturing the attention of the watching world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-star-man-aleksandr-golovin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-star-man-aleksandr-golovin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Colombia v Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colombia eyeing more joy against Japan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-colombia-v-japan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-colombia-v-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Tunisia v England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Against Tunisia on Monday, England will be hoping to end a winless streak at the World Cup that stretches back eight years.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-tunisia-v-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-tunisia-v-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolarov stunner seals Serbia win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbia edged Costa Rica 1-0 after Aleksandar Kolarov scored the third direct free-kick of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kolarov-stunner-seals-serbia-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kolarov-stunner-seals-serbia-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eriksen: We certainly weren’t at our best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard-fought and very unconvincing, Denmark kicked off their Russia 2018 campaign in far from traditional fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/eriksen-we-certainly-werent-at-our-best/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/eriksen-we-certainly-werent-at-our-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modric-inspired Croatia open with a win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia defeated Nigeria 2-0 in Kaliningrad in a game illuminated by the talents of star Croatian playmaker Luka Modric.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/modric-inspired-croatia-open-with-a-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/modric-inspired-croatia-open-with-a-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Belgium v Panama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preview: Belgium v Panama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-panama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-belgium-v-panama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark do just enough to edge out Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark do just enough to edge out Peru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/denmark-do-just-enough-to-edge-out-peru/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:05:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/denmark-do-just-enough-to-edge-out-peru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penalty pain and a dream debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com looks back on a day of penalties aplenty, which ended with European teams still unbeaten and South Americans licking their wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/penalty-pain-and-a-dream-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/penalty-pain-and-a-dream-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dele thinks self-belief can spur England to glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of England&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup opener against Tunisia on Monday, Dele believes the Three Lions&rsquo; self-confidence can lead them to success at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dele-thinks-self-belief-can-spur-england-to-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dele-thinks-self-belief-can-spur-england-to-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own goal sees France edge Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third matchday of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; began with the Group C encounter between France and Australia in Kazan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/own-goal-sees-france-edge-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/own-goal-sees-france-edge-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Differences amid déjà vu for Germany and Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having locked horns in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, Germany and Mexico meet on the big stage again in their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; opener. **FIFA.com **analyses where the game could be won and lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/differences-amid-dj-vu-for-germany-and-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/differences-amid-dj-vu-for-germany-and-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo illuminates stellar draw with Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo was Portugal&rsquo;s saviour once again as he scored a hat-trick to secure a draw against Spain. It was the Real Madrid man&rsquo;s highest goal tally in a FIFA World Cup&trade; match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ronaldo-illuminates-stellar-draw-with-spain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ronaldo-illuminates-stellar-draw-with-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A day defined by late drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: A day defined by late drama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-day-defined-by-late-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-day-defined-by-late-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Brazil v Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil and Switzerland kick off their Russia 2018 Group E campaigns with a high-profile duel at the Rostov Arena. FIFA.com looks ahead to the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-switzerland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-brazil-v-switzerland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran construct crucial 11th-hour escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facts were clear: IR Iran had to win their first match, in order to remain hopeful. With tough fixtures ahead, leaving with a handful of points was key to their dream of escaping a menacing Group B.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iran-construct-crucial-11th-hour-escape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iran-construct-crucial-11th-hour-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own goal hands Iran dramatic victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time on Friday, a last-minute goal has transformed the state of a group at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, and cut down a North African side.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/own-goal-hands-iran-dramatic-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/own-goal-hands-iran-dramatic-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran snatch late win with own goal heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time on Friday, a last-minute goal has transformed the state of a group at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, and cut down a North African side.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iran-snatch-late-win-with-own-goal-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iran-snatch-late-win-with-own-goal-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sommer: Brazil won’t find it easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Brazil currently firm favourites to beat Switzerland, backing the Europeans seems fanciful, but history shows things may not be as clear as you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sommer-brazil-wont-find-it-easy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sommer-brazil-wont-find-it-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sassi: Tunisia can achieve something big]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sassi: Eagles of Carthage&nbsp;can soar in Russia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sassi-tunisia-can-achieve-something-big/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sassi-tunisia-can-achieve-something-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Costa Rica v Serbia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preview Costa Rica and Serbia's encounter in Samara in Group E at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-costa-rica-v-serbia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-costa-rica-v-serbia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheryshev lives out his dream by following in his father's footsteps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hero of the 2018 World Cup Opening Match is a footballer with a surprising backstory: the son of a former Russia striker and a product of Real Madrid&rsquo;s academy, he has finally achieved his major breakthrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cheryshev-lives-out-his-dream-by-following-in-his-fathers-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cheryshev-lives-out-his-dream-by-following-in-his-fathers-footsteps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain for returning Egypt, as Uruguay earn late win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay were made to work overtime before finally edging a late 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening Group A contest in Ekaterinburg.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pain-for-returning-egypt-as-uruguay-earn-late-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pain-for-returning-egypt-as-uruguay-earn-late-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosts Russia kick off World Cup in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts Russia made the perfect start to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, soundly beating Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the second-highest win ever recorded in an Opening Match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-russia-kick-off-world-cup-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-russia-kick-off-world-cup-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Croatia v Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Respectively knocked out in the group stage and Round of 16 four years ago, Croatia and Nigeria open their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; campaigns against one another in a mouth-watering encounter in Kaliningrad on 16 June. It will be the first meeting between the countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-croatia-v-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-croatia-v-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: France v Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[An intriguing match-up in Kazan to open Group C as all-star European heavyweights France take on a new-look Australia coached by wily Dutchman Bert van Marwijk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-france-v-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-france-v-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheryshev, Golovin thrive as Russians revel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denis Cheryshev and Aleksandr Golovin top-scored with 13 points apiece in the McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy, while the game&rsquo;s joint-cheapest midfielder shone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cheryshev-golovin-thrive-as-russians-revel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cheryshev-golovin-thrive-as-russians-revel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From U-12s to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the remarkable journey of Australia's Jackson Irvine and Jamie Maclaren to world football's greatest stage after starting out as boyhood team-mates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-u-12s-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-u-12s-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From U-12s to the FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the remarkable journey of Australia's Jackson Irvine and Jamie Maclaren to world football's greatest stage after starting out as boyhood team-mates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-u-12s-to-the-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-u-12s-to-the-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons England can thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laure James delivers five reasons England, who have so often underachieved, can enjoy a successful FIFA World Cup in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-england-can-thrive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-england-can-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griezmann and Mbappe reveal their World Cup memories and dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much is expected of France&rsquo;s feared front line at Russia 2018. Seizing the moment, FIFA spoke to Les Bleus&rsquo; two most prominent spearheads: Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-and-mbappe-reveal-their-world-cup-memories-and-dreams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/griezmann-and-mbappe-reveal-their-world-cup-memories-and-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt eager after long wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com assesses the mood in the Egypt camp ahead of their opening match at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/egypt-eager-after-long-wait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/egypt-eager-after-long-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burruchaga: Argentina have as good a squad as anybody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burruchaga: We have to reach the last four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/burruchaga-argentina-have-as-good-a-squad-as-anybody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/burruchaga-argentina-have-as-good-a-squad-as-anybody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distance no object for Senegalese dreamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[H - Distance no object for Senegalese dreamers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/distance-no-object-for-senegalese-dreamers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/distance-no-object-for-senegalese-dreamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Portugal v Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veritable clash of the titans, this match pits two FIFA World Cup title pretenders against each other right from the outset. Although the neighbouring nations are old foes,&nbsp;this will be only their second-ever meeting on football&rsquo;s greatest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-portugal-v-spain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-portugal-v-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Portugal-Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veritable clash of the titans, this match pits two FIFA World Cup title pretenders against each other right from the outset. Although the neighbouring nations are old foes,&nbsp;this will be only their second-ever meeting on football&rsquo;s greatest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-portugal-spain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/preview-portugal-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pioneers breaking new ground in Russia 2018 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priscilla Janssens and Jo Fernandes are breaking new ground in Russia by becoming the first women in the history of the FIFA World Cup&trade; to assume the role of General Coordinator, one of the highest positions of responsibility at the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/two-pioneers-breaking-new-ground-in-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/two-pioneers-breaking-new-ground-in-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Riyadh to Moscow: one Saudi fan's epic journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com spoke to Saudi Arabia fan Fahd Al-Yahya, who has cycled all the way from Riyadh to Moscow to support his team at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-riyadh-to-moscow-one-saudi-fans-epic-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/from-riyadh-to-moscow-one-saudi-fans-epic-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco’s new breed ready to revive past glories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in the FIFA World Cup&trade; after a 20-year absence, Morocco and their new breed are hoping to emulate the feats of heroes past, not least Mustapha Hadji and the class of 1998.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/moroccos-new-breed-ready-to-revive-past-glories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/moroccos-new-breed-ready-to-revive-past-glories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia's star men eager to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Russia's leading players, Fyodor Smolov and Aleksandr Samedov, look ahead to the 2018 World Cup on home soil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-star-men-eager-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-star-men-eager-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kramaric focused on the Round of 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia's in-form midfielder Andrej Kramaric talks about his expectations for the tournament, their toughest opponent in Group D, and the extent to which the team relies on Luka Modric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kramaric-focused-on-the-round-of-16/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kramaric-focused-on-the-round-of-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictors ready for opening match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predict the scorelines to the 64 Russia 2018 matches, answer some intriguing bonus questions on each of them and compete for some great prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predictors-ready-for-opening-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predictors-ready-for-opening-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Legends set the scene for the Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team CAF emerge victorious in the FIFA Legends Football Tournament, which brought members of the FIFA Council, delegates and former players together for a day of football ahead of the FIFA Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-legends-set-the-scene-for-the-congress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-legends-set-the-scene-for-the-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopetegui set to take Real Madrid reins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid have announced that Julen Lopetegui will take over at the club following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, looking set to lead the current European champions into the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-set-to-take-real-madrid-reins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-set-to-take-real-madrid-reins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan Dream Team is here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can vote for which 11 players make the Fan Dream Team for Russia 2018 and, in the process, compete for one of five 65&rdquo; Hisense FIFA World Cup&trade; Edition 4K Ultra HD TVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-dream-team-is-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fan-dream-team-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five keys to Tite’s Seleção shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just two years, Tite has revolutionised Brazil: he qualified them for Russia 2018, and the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o arrive at the tournament as one of the favourites. We analyse the key elements of this "Tite effect".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-keys-to-tites-seleo-shift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-keys-to-tites-seleo-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Russia players to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com looks at a quintet of Russian players capable of leading the team's charge at the World Cup and inspiring fans both at home and the world over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-russia-players-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-russia-players-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten records that could fall in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messrs Cahill, Deschamps, Maradona, Messi, Mondragon, Muller and Ronaldo feature as FIFA.com highlights ten FIFA World Cup records that could be set at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ten-records-that-could-fall-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ten-records-that-could-fall-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Legends visit Moscow State University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former FIFA World Cup&trade; winners Andreas Brehme and Iker Casillas were joined by ex-Russia international Valeri Karpin, as they attended a FIFA Legends Fan Interaction event organised by members of the Fan Movement, at Moscow State University on Monday 11 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-legends-visit-moscow-state-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-legends-visit-moscow-state-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience the sound of Russia 2018 with official Playlists ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the football so close to beginning, what better way to send your excitement for kick-off through the roof than the perfect 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; Official Playlists!&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experience-the-sound-of-russia-2018-with-official-playlists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experience-the-sound-of-russia-2018-with-official-playlists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Trophy completes its journey across Russia and the globe]]></title><description><![CDATA[After&nbsp;more than 172,000km, 91 cities and 51 countries, the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola came to an end in Moscow ahead of the kick off of Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-completes-its-journey-across-russia-and-the-globe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-completes-its-journey-across-russia-and-the-globe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Bargain Shopping: Forwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Fantasy scouts highlights four cut-price, good-value forwards to help you free up some cash for Lionel Messi, Neymar or Cristiano Ronaldo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-forwards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-forwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t miss the deadline for Fantasy fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy deadline is fast approaching. Have you bought your 15 players and put yourself in line to complete for a brand new Kia Sportage?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dont-miss-the-deadline-for-fantasy-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dont-miss-the-deadline-for-fantasy-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five captains in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The players chosen to captain their sides at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; are ready to take to the field, but only one of them can fulfil the dream of lifting that famous trophy on 15 July in Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-captains-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-captains-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silvestre: I'm a Bleus fan first and foremost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikael Silvestre experienced virtually every emotion on the FIFA World Cup&trade; stage with France: disbelief and disappointment in 2002 and hope and sadness in 2006. FIFA.com spoke to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/silvestre-im-a-bleus-fan-first-and-foremost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/silvestre-im-a-bleus-fan-first-and-foremost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting spirit underpinning Icelandic miracles ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia 2018]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fighting-spirit-underpinning-icelandic-miracles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fighting-spirit-underpinning-icelandic-miracles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Germany facing ‘mission impossible’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No team has succeeded in defending their title at a FIFA World Cup&trade; since Pele&rsquo;s Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia in the 1962 Final to repeat their 1958 triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/are-germany-facing-mission-impossible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/are-germany-facing-mission-impossible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Bargain Shopping: Midfielders]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&rsquo;s McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy scouts highlight four cut-price midfielders who could free up some cash for you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-midfielders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-midfielders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last call for the Bracket Predictor!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have until Wednesday at 17:00 CET to enter the FIFA World Cup&trade; Bracket Challenge by Wanda. It&rsquo;s free, fun and you will compete for some amazing prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-call-for-the-bracket-predictor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-call-for-the-bracket-predictor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The favourites in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is a lengthy list of potential World Cup winners, discussion of pre-tournament favourites has tended to focus on four star-studded sides. FIFA.com&nbsp;takes a closer look at this quartet of leading contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-favourites-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-favourites-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Bargain Shopping: Defenders ]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&rsquo;s McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy scouts highlight four cheap defenders who could free up some cash for you to spend more on those hard-to-resist attacking players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-defenders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-defenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 days to go: Three jewels in Pele’s crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 days to go: Three jewels in Pele&rsquo;s crown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/3-days-to-go-three-jewels-in-peles-crown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/3-days-to-go-three-jewels-in-peles-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup: 120,000 additional tickets allocated within first hours of sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few hours after an additional inventory of 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets became available at&nbsp;FIFA.com/tickets, 120,000 tickets have already been allocated and currently only a limited inventory for selected matches is remaining available for purchase online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-120000-additional-tickets-allocated-within-first-hours-of-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-120000-additional-tickets-allocated-within-first-hours-of-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Bargain Shopping: Goalkeepers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&rsquo;s McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy scouts highlight three goalkeepers who could free up some cash for you to spend more on attacking players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-goalkeepers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fantasy-bargain-shopping-goalkeepers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso: There’s no team better than Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xabi Alonso: There&rsquo;s no better team than Spain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xabi-alonso-theres-no-team-better-than-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xabi-alonso-theres-no-team-better-than-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 days to go: Serial final scorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just&nbsp;4&nbsp;days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/4-days-to-go-serial-final-scorers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/4-days-to-go-serial-final-scorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA signs LUCI as Asian Regional Supporter for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a week to go until kick-off, LUCI, a global technology and entertainment experience company, has joined the line-up of Asian Regional Supporters for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-signs-luci-as-asian-regional-supporter-for-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-signs-luci-as-asian-regional-supporter-for-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Russia 2018 Official Song music video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the music video for the Official Song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, 'Live It Up' by Nicky Jam, featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-russia-2018-official-song-music-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-russia-2018-official-song-music-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA signs DIKING as Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ for Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA announces that DIKING, leading brand in men&rsquo;s business attire in China, has been added to their line-up of Asian Regional Supporters for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-signs-diking-as-regional-supporter-of-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-for-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-signs-diking-as-regional-supporter-of-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-for-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calculating Russia 2018’s toughest groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the final instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia being released, we take a look across which group is judged to be the toughest on paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calculating-russia-2018s-toughest-groups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calculating-russia-2018s-toughest-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy is live!]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Fantasy allows you to emulate Didier Deschamps, Joachim Low and Tite and be a Russia 2018 coach from the comfort of your mobile phone or desktop.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mcdonalds-fifa-world-cup-fantasy-is-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mcdonalds-fifa-world-cup-fantasy-is-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One week to go: Infantino looks forward to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With exactly one week to go to Russia 2018, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sits down with FIFA.com to talk about his expectations for Russia as a Host Country, the journey so far and aspects of the competition that he looks forward to most personally as a fan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/one-week-to-go-infantino-looks-forward-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/one-week-to-go-infantino-looks-forward-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berthold: Germany are not clear favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak with two-time FIFA World Cup finalist Thomas Berthold, who talks on the chances of Germany retaining the title they won four years ago and the challenges they will face in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/berthold-germany-are-not-clear-favourites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/berthold-germany-are-not-clear-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maracana memories as a new chapter awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last in our series on memorable World Cup images, FIFA.com looks back to the most recent match at the global showpiece: the Final of Brazil 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maracana-memories-as-a-new-chapter-awaits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maracana-memories-as-a-new-chapter-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoshida relishing Colombia rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks with experienced Japan defender Maya Yoshida about Samurai Blue's ambitions under their new coach, as well as casting aside the anguish of their heavy defeat four years ago against Russia 2018 opening opponents Colombia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/yoshida-relishing-colombia-rematch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/yoshida-relishing-colombia-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IR Iran first team to arrive in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine days ahead of the Opening Match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, IR Iran became the first team to arrive in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ir-iran-first-team-to-arrive-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ir-iran-first-team-to-arrive-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 days to go: Irmatov’s World Cup record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 9 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/9-days-to-go-irmatovs-world-cup-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/9-days-to-go-irmatovs-world-cup-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA files criminal complaint against viagogo ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; in Russia, FIFA filed a criminal complaint on 4 June 2018 based on a breach of the law on unfair competition against viagogo AG with the public prosecutor&rsquo;s office in Geneva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-files-criminal-complaint-against-viagogo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-files-criminal-complaint-against-viagogo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The squads in stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Absences, appearances, omissions, bases, teenagers and veterans feature as FIFA.com highlights the numbers behind the 736 players bound for Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-squads-in-stats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-squads-in-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 days to go: No8s' spectacular strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 8 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/8-days-to-go-no8s-spectacular-strikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/8-days-to-go-no8s-spectacular-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup players revealed – now make your predictions!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The squads have been announced. How will they impact your decisions in FIFA.com&rsquo;s fascinating predictor games?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-players-revealed-now-make-your-predictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-players-revealed-now-make-your-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosts survive South American shootout drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-survive-south-american-shootout-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hosts-survive-south-american-shootout-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbie Williams, Aida Garifullina and Ronaldo to brighten up 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Williams, Aida Garifullina and Ronaldo to brighten up 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/robbie-williams-aida-garifullina-and-ronaldo-to-brighten-up-2018-fifa-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/robbie-williams-aida-garifullina-and-ronaldo-to-brighten-up-2018-fifa-world-cup-opening-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monitoring system strengthens working conditions on Russia 2018 stadiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monitoring system put in place to review and strengthen working conditions in stadiums being renovated or built for the FIFA World Cup&trade; has proven a success since its inception over two and a half years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/monitoring-system-strengthens-working-conditions-on-russia-2018-stadiums/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/monitoring-system-strengthens-working-conditions-on-russia-2018-stadiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 squads officially confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; just ten days away, the full squads for all 32 teams can finally be confirmed as anticipation for kick off cranks up another notch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-squads-officially-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-squads-officially-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: Watch the Legends match from Kaliningrad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaliningrad was the setting of a special friendly match as a team of FIFA Legends consisting of Pascal Zuberbuhler, Niko Kranjcar, Nuno Gomes, Wes Brown, Cafu and Kanu took on a side of Russian Legends on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-watch-the-legends-match-from-kaliningrad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-watch-the-legends-match-from-kaliningrad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legends meet for match in Kaliningrad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaliningrad is the setting of a special friendly match as a team of FIFA Legends consisting Pascal Zuberbuhler, Niko Kranjcar, Nuno Gomes, Wes Brown, Cafu and Kanu take on a side of Russian Legends on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/legends-meet-for-match-in-kaliningrad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/legends-meet-for-match-in-kaliningrad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 days to go: The second trophy’s 11 outings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 11 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/11-days-to-go-the-second-trophys-11-outings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/11-days-to-go-the-second-trophys-11-outings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Petersburg Stadium: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[All you need to know about Saint Petersburg Stadium, venue for seven matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/saint-petersburg-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/saint-petersburg-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Youth Programme brings children closer to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia action ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, the FIFA Youth Programme will see the dreams of thousands of children come true by making them a key part of the action on matchdays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-youth-programme-brings-children-closer-to-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-youth-programme-brings-children-closer-to-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 days to go: Goals galore at Switzerland 1954]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 12 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/12-days-to-go-goals-galore-at-switzerland-1954/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/12-days-to-go-goals-galore-at-switzerland-1954/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 days to go: Fontaine's record haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 13 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/13-days-to-go-fontaines-record-haul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/13-days-to-go-fontaines-record-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishino announces provisional Japan squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan head coach Akira Nishino announced his 23-man provisional Japan squad for Russia 2018 at a press conference in Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nishino-announces-provisional-japan-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nishino-announces-provisional-japan-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage Kawashima aims to scale new heights with Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima heads to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia with a clear goal to realise: to make up for their heart-breaking Round-of-16 exit at South Africa 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vintage-kawashima-aims-to-scale-new-heights-with-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vintage-kawashima-aims-to-scale-new-heights-with-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai and Kia hand over Russia 2018 vehicle fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; kicks off, 530 vehicles have been handed over by Official Partners Hyundai and Kia to FIFA to help with logistical operations during world football's showpiece event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hyundai-and-kia-hand-over-russia-2018-vehicle-fleet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hyundai-and-kia-hand-over-russia-2018-vehicle-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep talk: coaches give advice to World Cup fans ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Tite to Gareth Southgate, Didier Deschamps to Fernando Santos, several renowned coaches at Russia 2018 have given important advice to supporters that will follow &ndash; and be a part of &ndash; all the action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pep-talk-coaches-give-advice-to-world-cup-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pep-talk-coaches-give-advice-to-world-cup-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share it! FIFA's Digital coverage at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of FIFA's digital coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/share-it-fifas-digital-coverage-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/share-it-fifas-digital-coverage-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 days to go: Zabivaka welcomes guests from all over the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 14 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/14-days-to-go-zabivaka-welcomes-guests-from-all-over-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/14-days-to-go-zabivaka-welcomes-guests-from-all-over-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parreira: The essence of the game is talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set to lead FIFA's Technical Study Group at Russia 2018, we spoke to former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Perreira about guiding a team to FIFA World Cup glory and what he hopes to see this time around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/parreira-the-essence-of-the-game-is-talent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/parreira-the-essence-of-the-game-is-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home wins for Peru and Messi-inspired Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina and Peru kick-started their final preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia with morale-boosting home wins on Tuesday, while Panama had to settle for a scoreless draw against the visiting Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-wins-for-peru-and-messi-inspired-argentina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/home-wins-for-peru-and-messi-inspired-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: World Cup’s leading marksman]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com looks back on Miroslav Klose becoming the global finals&rsquo; all-time leading marksman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-world-cups-leading-marksman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-world-cups-leading-marksman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 days to go: Butragueno breaks Danish hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 15 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/15-days-to-go-butragueno-breaks-danish-hearts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/15-days-to-go-butragueno-breaks-danish-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal's next generation reinforcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Fernando Santos guided&nbsp;A Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o das Quinas&nbsp;to their first international title two years ago, he will have a few exciting young additions at his disposal when facing the likes of Spain, Iran and Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/portugals-next-generation-reinforcements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/portugals-next-generation-reinforcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VAR: The virtual offside line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calibrated three-dimensional offside lines are being used at the FIFA World Cup to help officials with decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/var-the-virtual-offside-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/var-the-virtual-offside-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four reasons why Tico lightning could strike twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Costa Rica were surprise quarter-finalists at Brazil 2014. FIFA.com gives four reasons why they could do it again at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-reasons-why-tico-lightning-could-strike-twice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/four-reasons-why-tico-lightning-could-strike-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 days to go: Whiteside makes history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 17 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/17-days-to-go-whiteside-makes-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/17-days-to-go-whiteside-makes-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 days to go: King of goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 16 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/16-days-to-go-king-of-goals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/16-days-to-go-king-of-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA, Portugal play out a last-gasp thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/usa-portugal-play-out-a-last-gasp-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2018 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/usa-portugal-play-out-a-last-gasp-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 days to go! The World Cup’s penalty kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 18 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/18-days-to-go-the-world-cups-penalty-kings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/18-days-to-go-the-world-cups-penalty-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 days to go: Gazza dazzles for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen is the shirt number worn by Paul Gascoigne at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Italy&trade;, when the 23-year-old midfielder turned in a series of captivating displays to make an indelible mark on the competition and trigger a craze known as 'Gazzamania'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/19-days-to-go-gazza-dazzles-for-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/19-days-to-go-gazza-dazzles-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samara Arena: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samara Arena: All you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/samara-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/samara-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caniggia: Argentina's best attacking players can put fear into anyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caniggia: Messi doesn&rsquo;t get the same support as Maradona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caniggia-argentinas-best-attacking-players-can-put-fear-into-anyone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/caniggia-argentinas-best-attacking-players-can-put-fear-into-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The childhood memories inspiring World Cup-bound stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the FIFA World Cup&trade; looming, we look at the at the tournaments, players and matches that stood out for the likes of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Harry Kane and Paul Pogba when these star players were in the role of supporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-childhood-memories-inspiring-world-cup-bound-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-childhood-memories-inspiring-world-cup-bound-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for the greatest World Cup player of all time on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Pele to Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane to Ronaldo, titans of the beautiful game have graced the FIFA World Cup&trade; since 1930. But who do you think is the all-time greatest to have featured at the global finals?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-the-greatest-world-cup-player-of-all-time-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-the-greatest-world-cup-player-of-all-time-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbodji: We have to rise to the occasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's Kara Mbodji is fit again after a five-month injury layoff and ready for Russia 2018. The defender discusses his return to action and Senegal's ambitions at the global finals.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbodji-we-have-to-rise-to-the-occasion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbodji-we-have-to-rise-to-the-occasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen to 'Live It Up' the Official Song of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia !]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans can now discover the music that will help to define the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; following the release of the Official Song &ndash; &lsquo;Live It Up&rsquo; by Nicky Jam, featuring Will Smith and Era Isterefi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/listen-to-live-it-up-the-official-song-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/listen-to-live-it-up-the-official-song-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Football Museum to host major exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Moscow]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the duration of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, the Hyundai Motorstudio on New Arbat Avenue in Moscow will host a major exhibition staged by the FIFA World Football Museum.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-football-museum-to-host-major-exhibition-at-hyundai-motorstudio-moscow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-football-museum-to-host-major-exhibition-at-hyundai-motorstudio-moscow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edison Flores, Peru's man in Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Peru midfielder Edison Flores talks about playing in Denmark, having inside knowledge on Peru's first opponents at Russia 2018 and why the team is feeling optimistic despite it being the country's first appearance at the global finals since 1982.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/edison-flores-perus-man-in-denmark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/edison-flores-perus-man-in-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 days to go: Previous editions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 20 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/20-days-to-go-previous-editions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/20-days-to-go-previous-editions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REWIND: Watch Brazil-Germany from 2014 live today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Brazil-Germany &ndash; will be streamed live on our World Cup Facebook page on Friday 25 May.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-watch-brazil-germany-from-2014-live-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-watch-brazil-germany-from-2014-live-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REWIND: Watch Brazil-Germany from 2014 live on Friday  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Brazil-Germany &ndash; will be streamed live on our World Cup Facebook page on Friday 25 May.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-watch-brazil-germany-from-2014-live-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-watch-brazil-germany-from-2014-live-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 2014 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the last of those choices &ndash; Brazil-Germany &ndash; streamed live on our World Cup Facebook page on Friday 25 May.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2014-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2014-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 days to go: Multiple gold medals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the thousands of players who have graced the FIFA World Cup&trade; on the 20 occasions it has been held to date, only a very select band of 422 have had the honour of winning the Trophy. And within that small number, only 21 have experienced the joy of claiming it twice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/21-days-to-go-multiple-gold-medals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/21-days-to-go-multiple-gold-medals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be There With Hyundai winners crowned]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have our 32 winners for the Be There With Hyundai at the FIFA World Cup&trade; Contest! The winning slogans, chosen from 96 put up for a public vote between 26 April and 14 May 2018, will be displayed on the 32 team buses at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/be-there-with-hyundai-winners-crowned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/be-there-with-hyundai-winners-crowned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; Official Song 'Live It Up' to be performed by all-star line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of another exciting collaboration between FIFA and Sony Music, Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi will perform &ldquo;Live It Up&rdquo;, the Official Song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; produced by DJ and songwriter Diplo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russiatrade-official-song-live-it-up-to-be-performed-by-all-star-line-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russiatrade-official-song-live-it-up-to-be-performed-by-all-star-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Official Song “Live It Up” to be performed by all-star line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of another exciting collaboration between FIFA and Sony Music, Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi will perform &ldquo;Live It Up&rdquo;, the Official Song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; produced by DJ and songwriter Diplo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-official-song-live-it-up-to-be-performed-by-all-star-line-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-official-song-live-it-up-to-be-performed-by-all-star-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When El Loco lived up to his name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing our series on classic FIFA World Cup images, we look back to 2010 and Sebastian Abreu's legendary 'Panenka' against Ghana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/when-el-loco-lived-up-to-his-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/when-el-loco-lived-up-to-his-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia welcomes the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia welcomes the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-welcomes-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-welcomes-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swedish hero talks 1994 feats and 2018 dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roland Nilsson relives some thrilling games from Sweden's run to third place at USA 1994, talks about the strengths of that aside and assesses the chances of Janne Andersson's side enjoying similar success at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/swedish-hero-talks-1994-feats-and-2018-dreams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/swedish-hero-talks-1994-feats-and-2018-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sampaoli names 23-man provisional squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli announced his provisional list of 23 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sampaoli-names-23-man-provisional-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sampaoli-names-23-man-provisional-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 days to go: Squads set to assemble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia can select a maximum of 23 players in their tournament squad. While many sides have released provisional lists in recent weeks, the final 23-man lists will be announced by FIFA on 4 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/23-days-to-go-squads-set-to-assemble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/23-days-to-go-squads-set-to-assemble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopetegui names provisional Spain squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has revealed the provisional list of 23 players who will make up his squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-names-provisional-spain-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-names-provisional-spain-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nainggolan misses out as Martinez names Belgium squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Martinez a mis fin &agrave; un premier suspense ce lundi 21 mai en d&eacute;voilant une liste de 28 joueurs convoqu&eacute;s pour repr&eacute;senter la Belgique lors de sa 13&egrave;me participation &agrave; une Coupe du Monde de la FIFA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nainggolan-misses-out-as-martinez-names-belgium-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nainggolan-misses-out-as-martinez-names-belgium-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Kwon inspired by Cannavaro's endorsement&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[We hear from rising Korea Republic star Kwon Kyungwon about his Russia 2018 selection and the mentorship provided by legendary Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-kwon-inspired-by-cannavaros-endorsementnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-kwon-inspired-by-cannavaros-endorsementnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Kwon inspired by Cannavaro's endorsement]]></title><description><![CDATA[We hear from rising Korea Republic star Kwon Kyungwon about his Russia 2018 selection and the mentorship provided by legendary Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-kwon-inspired-by-cannavaros-endorsement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-kwon-inspired-by-cannavaros-endorsement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U-20 stars working for World Cup chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Russia 2018 approaching, FIFA.com looks at stars of the most recent editions of the U-20 World Cup who could feature at the senior finals this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/u-20-stars-working-for-world-cup-chance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/u-20-stars-working-for-world-cup-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26 days to go: Cambiasso completes exceptional move]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 26 touches &ndash; 25 passes and the strike itself &ndash; is what Argentina had prior to Esteban Cambiasso scoring against Serbia and Montenegro in the group stage at Germany 2006.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/26-days-to-go-cambiasso-completes-exceptional-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/26-days-to-go-cambiasso-completes-exceptional-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mordovia Arena: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mordovia Arena: All you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mordovia-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mordovia-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Neuer make it to the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After establishing himself as the embodiment of the modern goalkeeper at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&trade;, Manuel Neuer&rsquo;s involvement in Russia this summer has been thrown into doubt by two foot injuries.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/will-neuer-make-it-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/will-neuer-make-it-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24 days to go: Ruiz rocks Gli Azzurri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match 24 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil produced one of the tournament&rsquo;s most dramatic results. A solitary Bryan Ruiz goal secured a 1-0 win for Costa Rica over four-time champions Italy and sent both Gli Azzurri and England tumbling towards an early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/24-days-to-go-ruiz-rocks-gli-azzurri/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/24-days-to-go-ruiz-rocks-gli-azzurri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Eagles suffer Albiceleste de ja vu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/super-eagles-suffer-albiceleste-de-ja-vu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/super-eagles-suffer-albiceleste-de-ja-vu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last glimpse of legends at Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Javier Mascherano, Tim Cahill, Andres Iniesta and Rafa Marquez set to bow out of international football at Russia 2018, we take a look at their remarkable careers and FIFA World Cup highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-glimpse-of-legends-at-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-glimpse-of-legends-at-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 days to go: Schon’s coaching record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countdown: 25 days to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/25-days-to-go-schons-coaching-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/25-days-to-go-schons-coaching-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia name squad for pre-World Cup camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi is closer to finalising his 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia roster after announcing a 28-man squad to participate in their upcoming camp and friendly matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/saudi-arabia-name-squad-for-pre-world-cup-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/saudi-arabia-name-squad-for-pre-world-cup-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deschamps names provisional France squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[France head coach Didier Deschamps has named a 23-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, with a few players with little international experience making the cut after successful seasons with their clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/deschamps-names-provisional-france-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/deschamps-names-provisional-france-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco and Senegal announce provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco head coach Herve Renard and Senegal coach Aliou Cisse announced their provisional lists of players that will make up their sides at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/morocco-and-senegal-announce-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/morocco-and-senegal-announce-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwijk: France have a big chance of winning the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com hears exclusively from new Australia coach Bert van Marwijk, with the veteran Dutchman offering his views on the Socceroos' qualities, the outlook for opening opponent France and his memorable experience at South Africa 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-france-have-a-big-chance-of-winning-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-france-have-a-big-chance-of-winning-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 days to go: Suker stars in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davor Suker was the 22nd player to finish as FIFA World Cup top scorer, with that title having been shared by six men in 1962 and two in 1994. The Croatia legend scored six times in seven appearances at France 1998 to win the adidas Golden Boot outright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/22-days-to-go-suker-stars-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/22-days-to-go-suker-stars-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate names provisional England squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Gareth Southgate has named a 23-man provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, with a few surprise names making the cut in a youthful-looking list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-names-provisional-england-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-names-provisional-england-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hector Moreno and the four keys to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hector Moreno and the four keys to success]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hector-moreno-and-the-four-keys-to-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hector-moreno-and-the-four-keys-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27 days to go: Record-setting Mighty Magyars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hungary netted a staggering 27 goals at Switzerland 1954, the most scored by a team at a single FIFA World Cup tournament. Inspired by Ferenc Puskas, the 'Magical Magyars' were eventually defeated in the Final by West Germany.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/27-days-to-go-record-setting-mighty-magyars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/27-days-to-go-record-setting-mighty-magyars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 days to go: Marching orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we continue to countdown we to Russia 2018, we look back on when 28 dismissals were issued by referees at Germany 2006, a record for a single FIFA World Cup finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/28-days-to-go-marching-orders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/28-days-to-go-marching-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavani, Suarez highlight preliminary Uruguay squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has named a preliminary squad of 26 players for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavani-suarez-highlight-preliminary-uruguay-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cavani-suarez-highlight-preliminary-uruguay-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Player stats tablets to be used at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following approval by the IFAB for the use of small handheld technologies on the bench, FIFA is set to offer all the teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; a technical setup for match analysts and coaching team to interact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/player-stats-tablets-to-be-used-at-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/player-stats-tablets-to-be-used-at-the-2018-fifa-world-cup-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boghossian: I have zero regrets about my World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty years on from France's historic performance at the 1998 FIFA World Cup on home soil, FIFA.com spoke with Alain Boghossian, one of the lesser-known players from who played a key role in Les Bleus' success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boghossian-i-have-zero-regrets-about-my-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/boghossian-i-have-zero-regrets-about-my-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[29 days to go: Scoring sensations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we continue our countdown to Russia, we look back on the 29 players from 19 different nations to finish a FIFA World Cup&trade; as top goalscorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/29-days-to-go-scoring-sensations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/29-days-to-go-scoring-sensations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 days to go: Diop sinks Les Bleus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 30 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/30-days-to-go-diop-sinks-les-bleus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/30-days-to-go-diop-sinks-les-bleus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Germany unveil Russia 2018 preliminary squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup&trade; holders Germany unveil their preliminary squad for Russia 2018, while Joachim Low announced he has signed a contract that will run until Qatar 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/holders-germany-unveil-russia-2018-preliminary-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/holders-germany-unveil-russia-2018-preliminary-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Goal of the Century]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com looks back on Diego Maradona's immortal 11-second dash at Mexico 1986.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-goal-of-the-century/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-goal-of-the-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santos names preliminary Portugal squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernando Santos has picked 35 names for his 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, which will be trimmed to 23 on 4 June when FIFA publishes the official squad lists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-names-preliminary-portugal-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-names-preliminary-portugal-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal and Sweden name preliminary squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal and Sweden have announced their provisional squads for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which will be finalised on 4 June when FIFA publishes the official squad lists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/portugal-and-sweden-name-preliminary-squads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/portugal-and-sweden-name-preliminary-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwijk trims Socceroos’ provisional squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia coach Bert van Marwijk has culled six players from his provisional 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-trims-socceroos-provisional-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-trims-socceroos-provisional-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwick trims Socceroos’ preliminary squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia coach Bert van Marwick has culled six players from his preliminary 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwick-trims-socceroos-preliminary-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwick-trims-socceroos-preliminary-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Falcao headline Colombia's provisional squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colombian Football Federation announced on Monday a provisional list of 35 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/james-falcao-headline-colombias-provisional-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/james-falcao-headline-colombias-provisional-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience aplenty in Colombia, Panama provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colombian Football Federation announced on Monday a provisional list of 35 players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experience-aplenty-in-colombia-panama-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/experience-aplenty-in-colombia-panama-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predict Russia 2018 matches and win prizes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com announces the FIFA World Cup&trade; Match Predictor, where fans can predict the outcome of Russia 2018 matches and have the chance to win prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predict-russia-2018-matches-and-win-prizes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/predict-russia-2018-matches-and-win-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico unveil preliminary squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[South American giants Argentina and Brazil have named their provisional squad lists for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;. Mexico, meanwhile, unveiled a 28-man squad list on Monday.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-argentina-and-mexico-unveil-preliminary-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-argentina-and-mexico-unveil-preliminary-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia, Costa Rica, Peru reveal provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia, Costa Rica and Peru have announced their provisional squads for the 2018 FIFA World Russia on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-costa-rica-peru-reveal-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-costa-rica-peru-reveal-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia and Costa Rica reveal provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia and Costa Rica announced their provisional squads for the 2018 FIFA World Russia on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-and-costa-rica-reveal-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-and-costa-rica-reveal-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia and Costa Rica reveal preliminary squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia and Costa Rica announced their provisional squads for the 2018 FIFA World Russia on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-and-costa-rica-reveal-preliminary-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tunisia-and-costa-rica-reveal-preliminary-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maaloul reveals preliminary Tunisia squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul has outlined his squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, naming a 29-man preliminary squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maaloul-reveals-preliminary-tunisia-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/maaloul-reveals-preliminary-tunisia-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfinished business awaiting in Russia ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a closer look at four Russia 2018 games which will certainly have a feeling of unfinished business when the teams line up in the tunnel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unfinished-business-awaiting-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/unfinished-business-awaiting-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 days to go! Spectacular cities provide the stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 31 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/31-days-to-go-spectacular-cities-provide-the-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/31-days-to-go-spectacular-cities-provide-the-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic names provisional Croatia squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has announced a provisional 32-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-names-provisional-croatia-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-names-provisional-croatia-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia, Denmark, and Nigeria name provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia, Denmark, and Nigeria each named preliminary squads for the the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; on Monday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-denmark-and-nigeria-name-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/croatia-denmark-and-nigeria-name-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands, Socceroos serve up five-goal classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/netherlands-socceroos-serve-up-five-goal-classic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/netherlands-socceroos-serve-up-five-goal-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kluivert: We're going to see an entertaining, attacking World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two decades after his only four appearances at the World Cup as a player, and four years on from serving as Louis van Gaal's assistant at Brazil 2014, Patrick Kluivert is getting ready to follow Russia 2018 as a spectator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kluivert-were-going-to-see-an-entertaining-attacking-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kluivert-were-going-to-see-an-entertaining-attacking-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea Republic, Egypt &amp;amp; Iran name provisional squads for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korea Republic coach Shin Taeyong has announced a provisional extended squad for next month&rsquo;s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-egypt-ampamp-iran-name-provisional-squads-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-egypt-ampamp-iran-name-provisional-squads-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One month to go: Boban looking forward to special World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With exactly one month until Russia 2018 gets underway, FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban discusses his own World Cup memories, expectations for Russia as the host nation and the first use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the competition&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/one-month-to-go-boban-looking-forward-to-special-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/one-month-to-go-boban-looking-forward-to-special-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Russia 2018 with the experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just one month until the eyes of the world turn to Russia for the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, the first milestone of FIFA's digital offering for the globe's biggest football extravaganza is here: the launch of our Team Reporters' Twitter accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-russia-2018-with-the-experts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/follow-russia-2018-with-the-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 days to go: France 1998 opens its arms wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; with just 32 days to go!&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/32-days-to-go-france-1998-opens-its-arms-wide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/32-days-to-go-france-1998-opens-its-arms-wide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[33 days to go: Swiss successes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is drawing ever nearer &ndash; 33 days to go!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/33-days-to-go-swiss-successes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/33-days-to-go-swiss-successes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dani Alves ruled out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil right-back Dani Alves has been ruled out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; after he suffered a knee ligament injury playing for his club Paris Saint-Germain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dani-alves-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dani-alves-ruled-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volgograd Arena: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As anticipation builds ahead of the arrival of supporters in June to watch the best players on the planet vie for the game's most coveted Trophy, FIFA.com continues its series introducing fans to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; venues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/volgograd-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/volgograd-arena-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia, Iceland &amp;amp; Poland name provisional squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia, Iceland and Poland have announced their provisional squads ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. FIFA.com looks at some of the highlights and notable storylines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-iceland-ampamp-poland-name-provisional-squads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-iceland-ampamp-poland-name-provisional-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munir, Bounou and the fight for Morocco’s No1 jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[H: Munir, Bounou and the fight for the Atlas Lions&rsquo; No1 jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/munir-bounou-and-the-fight-for-moroccos-no1-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/munir-bounou-and-the-fight-for-moroccos-no1-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milivojevic: Last 16 would be huge for Serbia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having proved reliable from the penalty spot for south London side Crystal Palace this 2017/18 Premier League season, Luka Milivojevic is aiming deliver for Serbia when it matters most, at the FIFA World Cup&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/milivojevic-last-16-would-be-huge-for-serbia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/milivojevic-last-16-would-be-huge-for-serbia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[34 days to go: Negrete's spectacular strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every now and again, a goal is scored that becomes the stuff of legend &ndash; and Manuel Negrete&rsquo;s remarkable volley for Mexico in their 1986 FIFA World Cup&trade; Round of 16 match against Bulgaria is one such strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/34-days-to-go-negretes-spectacular-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/34-days-to-go-negretes-spectacular-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for the greatest World Cup team of all time on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Russia 2018 looming fast on the horizon, we now offer fans the opportunity to vote for the FIFA World Cup's greatest team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-the-greatest-world-cup-team-of-all-time-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vote-for-the-greatest-world-cup-team-of-all-time-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 2010 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Uruguay-Ghana &ndash; is available to watch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2010-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2010-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clodoaldo acclaims Cristiano, Messi and Neymar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clodoaldo has hailed Lionel Messi, Neymar and particularly Cristiano Ronaldo, and opined that the Russia 2018 winners will be Argentina, Brazil, England or France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/clodoaldo-acclaims-cristiano-messi-and-neymar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/clodoaldo-acclaims-cristiano-messi-and-neymar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Vuitton release exclusive FIFA World Cup™ collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worldwide known fashion company Louis Vuitton has announced three unique projects to celebrate the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/louis-vuitton-release-exclusive-fifa-world-cup-collection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/louis-vuitton-release-exclusive-fifa-world-cup-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensive heroes hoping for Russian repeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so much focus on the other end of the pitch, defenders and goalkeepers are often neglected. FIFA.com are here to rectify that, with a look at the outstanding defensive records in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/defensive-heroes-hoping-for-russian-repeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/defensive-heroes-hoping-for-russian-repeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islas: Armani has to start over Romero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luis Islas, who kept goal for Argentina at USA 1994, believes Franco Armani&rsquo;s superb form and Sergio Romero&rsquo;s lack of playing time should mean the former gets the nod to start at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/islas-armani-has-to-start-over-romero/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/islas-armani-has-to-start-over-romero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[36 days to go: Match officials assemble]]></title><description><![CDATA[WM-Countdown: 36 days to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/36-days-to-go-match-officials-assemble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 14:45:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/36-days-to-go-match-officials-assemble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[35 days to go: Long-serving Liedholm sets goalscoring benchmark  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[35 days to go: Long-serving Liedholm sets goalscoring benchmark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/35-days-to-go-long-serving-liedholm-sets-goalscoring-benchmark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/35-days-to-go-long-serving-liedholm-sets-goalscoring-benchmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vava leaps into the history books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just four players have scored in two FIFA World Cup Finals, and only one has managed it in successive editions. That man was Vava, and in the process of helping Brazil to glory in 1958 and 1962, he proved to be the ultimate big-game player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vava-leaps-into-the-history-books/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vava-leaps-into-the-history-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic: Croatia must stop living off France 1998]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zlatko Dalic has hailed Croatia's &ldquo;great generation&rdquo; of players, urged them to stop living off former glory and embraced a testing group at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-croatia-must-stop-living-off-france-1998/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-croatia-must-stop-living-off-france-1998/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Panini fever reaches four million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans have been taking part in the Panini Digital Sticker Album in their droves, opening and swapping packs in their millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/digital-panini-fever-reaches-four-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/digital-panini-fever-reaches-four-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho: Messi and Ronaldo make their nations contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho believes Brazil and Spain are the teams to beat at Russia 2018, but feels the presence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gives Argentina and Portugal a chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mourinho-messi-and-ronaldo-make-their-nations-contenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mourinho-messi-and-ronaldo-make-their-nations-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godin: I dream of lifting the Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Godin has revealed he dreams of lifting the Trophy at Russia 2018, discussed the secret of Uruguay&rsquo;s success under Oscar Tabarez and urged them to keep playing to their strengths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/godin-i-dream-of-lifting-the-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/godin-i-dream-of-lifting-the-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[37 days to go: Germany, the corner kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[J-37]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/37-days-to-go-germany-the-corner-kings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/37-days-to-go-germany-the-corner-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mendy: I’m at full power for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Mendy has insisted he will be in in perfect condition &ndash; physically and mentally &ndash; to represent France at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mendy-im-at-full-power-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mendy-im-at-full-power-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[38 days to go: Sharing the wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; will receive $38 million USD in prize money. The runners-up, meanwhile, will collect $28 million &ndash; drawn from an overall prize money pot of $400 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/38-days-to-go-sharing-the-wealth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/38-days-to-go-sharing-the-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desert Foxes stand tall against Taeguk Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desert-foxes-stand-tall-against-taeguk-warriors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desert-foxes-stand-tall-against-taeguk-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwijk names provisional squad, includes Cahill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bert van Marwijk has named a 32-man provisional Australia squad for Russia 2018, keeping alive Tim Cahill&rsquo;s dream of emulating Uwe Seeler, Pele and Miroslav Klose and handing maiden call-ups to two youngsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-names-provisional-squad-includes-cahill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-names-provisional-squad-includes-cahill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herrera: Mexico must stop thinking we’re a small team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hector Herrera has urged Mexico to shed its small-side mentality and start thinking about winning the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/herrera-mexico-must-stop-thinking-were-a-small-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/herrera-mexico-must-stop-thinking-were-a-small-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Samurai’s two decades on the big stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set to mark 20 years since their FIFA World Cup debut, we look back on the ups and downs of Japan's five trips so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-blue-samurais-two-decades-on-the-big-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-blue-samurais-two-decades-on-the-big-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez: I want to reach the semis or Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rodriguez has targeting helping Colombia record their best-ever FIFA World Cup finish in Russia and salivated over a potential clash with Germany in the knockout phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-i-want-to-reach-the-semis-or-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rodriguez-i-want-to-reach-the-semis-or-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Kerzhakov and Desailly at the FIFA Fan Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[As well as getting to watch the FIFA World Cup surrounded by supporters from across the globe, you can celebrate with Aleksandr Kerzhakov and Marcel Desailly at the FIFA Fan Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/join-kerzhakov-and-desailly-at-the-fifa-fan-fest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/join-kerzhakov-and-desailly-at-the-fifa-fan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[39 days to go: Taking a break in Fortaleza]]></title><description><![CDATA[39 days to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/39-days-to-go-taking-a-break-in-fortaleza/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2018 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/39-days-to-go-taking-a-break-in-fortaleza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morata: I'll fight till the end to go to Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alvaro Morata &ldquo;would love&rdquo; to go to Russia 2018, but admits he is in danger of missing out on being part of Julen Lopetegui&rsquo;s Spain squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/morata-ill-fight-till-the-end-to-go-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2018 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/morata-ill-fight-till-the-end-to-go-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisht Stadium: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com continues its series introducing fans to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; arenas. Today we present the southernmost venue at the tournament, the Fisht Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fisht-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2018 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fisht-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Gea: Spain are in great shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[David de Gea believes Russia 2018 will be an &ldquo;unforgettable experience&rdquo; and that Spain can recapture at the Luzhniki Stadium the FIFA World Cup Trophy they lifted at Soccer City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-gea-spain-are-in-great-shape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/de-gea-spain-are-in-great-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Clásico’s Croatians set to shine in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Croatia are not among the favourites for this year&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup, they do have one clear and considerable area of strength.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-clsicos-croatians-set-to-shine-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-clsicos-croatians-set-to-shine-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relive a dramatic classic from Germany 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Italy-France &ndash; is set to be streamed 'live' on Friday 4 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-a-dramatic-classic-from-germany-2006/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/relive-a-dramatic-classic-from-germany-2006/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 2006 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Italy-France &ndash; streamed 'live' on Friday 4 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2006-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2006-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: 2006 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Italy-France &ndash; is streaming 'live' on Friday 4 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-2006-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-2006-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yobo: Nigeria have talented, fearless youngsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Yobo has urged Nigeria to focus on their first game rather than dream of the Russia 2018 Final, and backed them to hold their own against Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/yobo-nigeria-have-talented-fearless-youngsters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/yobo-nigeria-have-talented-fearless-youngsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presidents pick up their FAN IDs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, collected their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; FAN IDs in Sochi yesterday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/presidents-pick-up-their-fan-ids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/presidents-pick-up-their-fan-ids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacquet: France have so many good players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aime Jacquet has explained why the months preceding a FIFA World Cup are tortuous for a coach and why he's &ldquo;very confident&rdquo; in France&rsquo;s chances at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/jacquet-france-have-so-many-good-players/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/jacquet-france-have-so-many-good-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamann: I think Argentina, Brazil or Spain will triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dietmar Hamann would be &ldquo;very surprised&rdquo; if Germany become the first side in 56 years to retain the FIFA World Cup and believes the Russia 2018 winners will be Argentina, Brazil or Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hamann-i-think-argentina-brazil-or-spain-will-triumph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hamann-i-think-argentina-brazil-or-spain-will-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[41 days to go: The worst goal to score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty one own goals have been scored in the history of the FIFA World Cup&trade;, with arguably the most famous coming when Marcelo put through his own net to give Croatia the lead in the Opening Match of Brazil 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/41-days-to-go-the-worst-goal-to-score/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/41-days-to-go-the-worst-goal-to-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iwobi: I almost cried seeing my parents celebrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Iwobi has discussed the &ldquo;crazy&rdquo; feeling of sending Nigeria to the FIFA World Cup, seeing his parents jump for joy and his confidence he can shine in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iwobi-i-almost-cried-seeing-my-parents-celebrate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/iwobi-i-almost-cried-seeing-my-parents-celebrate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[88 years of World Cup history]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com's new Classic World Cup homepage transports users back in time, allowing you to revisit every previous tournament through Final highlights, iconic images and exclusive interviews from FIFA World Cup&trade; legends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/88-years-of-world-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/88-years-of-world-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40 days to go: Hosts make their mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; is getting closer &ndash;&nbsp;40 days to go!&nbsp;Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/40-days-to-go-hosts-make-their-mark/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/40-days-to-go-hosts-make-their-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solano: I want to write a World Cup revenge story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nolberto Solano has discussed making up for the regret of having never played in the FIFA World Cup and the importance of Peru playing as a team at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/solano-i-want-to-write-a-world-cup-revenge-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/solano-i-want-to-write-a-world-cup-revenge-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krstajic: Leading Serbia doesn't scare me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mladen Krstajic has discussed the pressure and privilege of coaching Serbia at Russia 2018, and outlined why he believes they can upset the odds in Group E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/krstajic-leading-serbia-doesnt-scare-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/krstajic-leading-serbia-doesnt-scare-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cahill: My goal was like an out-of-body experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Cahill has enthused about his spectacular volley against the Netherlands at Brazil 2014 and explained why hitting Row Z does not bother him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cahill-my-goal-was-like-an-out-of-body-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cahill-my-goal-was-like-an-out-of-body-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi &amp;amp; Ronaldo: A final shot at their peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[With them set to be 35 and 37 by the time Qatar 2022 rolls into view, Russia 2018 looks to be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's last shot at the FIFA World Cup while at the top of their game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-ampamp-ronaldo-a-final-shot-at-their-peak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-ampamp-ronaldo-a-final-shot-at-their-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A final shot at their peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[With them set to be 35 and 37 by the time Qatar 2022 rolls into view, this looks set to be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's last shot at the FIFA World Cup while at the top of their game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-final-shot-at-their-peak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-final-shot-at-their-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[42 days to go: Uruguay the first champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[xxx]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/42-days-to-go-uruguay-the-first-champions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/42-days-to-go-uruguay-the-first-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coman: I’ll be fit for the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[France winger Kingsley Coman, out since undergoing ankle surgery in February, has insisted he will be ready for Russia 2018 and revealed when he hopes to make his Bayern Munich return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coman-ill-be-fit-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coman-ill-be-fit-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 set to take over EA SPORTS FIFA 18!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to guide your favourite national side to FIFA World Cup glory? Now may be your chance!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-set-to-take-over-ea-sports-fifa-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-set-to-take-over-ea-sports-fifa-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santos: I won’t pick the EURO winners on sentiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernando Santos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is the only player guaranteed a place in his Russia 2018 squad and that he won&rsquo;t pick those who helped Portugal win the UEFA EURO for sentimental reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-i-wont-pick-the-euro-winners-on-sentiment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-i-wont-pick-the-euro-winners-on-sentiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[44 days to go: Poland's goalscoring haul so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 44 days to go until Russia 2018, we look back on Poland's success in front of goal so far at the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/44-days-to-go-polands-goalscoring-haul-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/44-days-to-go-polands-goalscoring-haul-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: France put World Cup blues to bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com looks back on France's 1998 triumph on home soil.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-france-put-world-cup-blues-to-bed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-france-put-world-cup-blues-to-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[43 days to go: Colombia's golden oldie]]></title><description><![CDATA[43 years and three days &ndash; that was the age of Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon when he came on in the 85th minute of his country&rsquo;s group match against Japan at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil&trade;, making him the oldest player ever to appear at the world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/43-days-to-go-colombias-golden-oldie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/43-days-to-go-colombias-golden-oldie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son: I’m enjoying every moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now firmly established as the Taeguk Warriors star player, Son sat down with FIFA.com to talk London life at Spurs, his memories of the 2002 World Cup and Korea Republic&rsquo;s ambitions having been drawn in a tough group at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/son-im-enjoying-every-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/son-im-enjoying-every-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ volunteers uniform unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 30 April, a presentation was held to unveil the eye-catching uniform that all 17,040 volunteers from the Local Organising Committee will be wearing during the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-volunteers-uniform-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-volunteers-uniform-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badri senses big things for Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia forward Anice Badri has taken his career to the next level since moving to Esperance Sportive de Tunis and is looking to maintain his momentum with the Eagles of Carthage at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/badri-senses-big-things-for-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/badri-senses-big-things-for-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[45 days to go: The World Cup's first substitute]]></title><description><![CDATA[45 days to go: Unprecedented substitution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/45-days-to-go-the-world-cups-first-substitute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/45-days-to-go-the-world-cups-first-substitute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at the finish line]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 1 May, the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will return to Russia and visit nine remaining cities: Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Samara, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Saint Petersburg and Moscow, making it the longest host country tour in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-tour-at-the-finish-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-tour-at-the-finish-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirteen video assistant referees appointed for 2018 FIFA World Cup™]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 13 referees who will act solely as video assistant referees (VARs) during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/thirteen-video-assistant-referees-appointed-for-2018-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/thirteen-video-assistant-referees-appointed-for-2018-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim: We can progress beyond the group phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Russia 2018, we hear exclusively from towering Korea Republic forward Kim Shinwook about his form, FIFA World Cup ambitions and devotion to God.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kim-we-can-progress-beyond-the-group-phase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2018 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kim-we-can-progress-beyond-the-group-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Stars halt Germany's title charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/black-stars-halt-germanys-title-charge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/black-stars-halt-germanys-title-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[47 days to go: El Maestro returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark 47 days to go until the action begins in Russia, we take a closer look at the oldest coach who will be stood on the sidelines there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/47-days-to-go-el-maestro-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/47-days-to-go-el-maestro-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[47 day to go: El Maestro returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark 47 days to go until the action begins in Russia, we take a closer look at the oldest coach who will be stood on the sidelines there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/47-day-to-go-el-maestro-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/47-day-to-go-el-maestro-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[46 days to go: Football’s famous Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[H : 46 days to go: The Trophy gets a new name&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/46-days-to-go-footballs-famous-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/46-days-to-go-footballs-famous-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bacca: Competition for places is good for Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Bacca believes the battle for strikers&rsquo; places in Jose Pekerman&rsquo;s squad benefits Colombia and is confident he will be selected for Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bacca-competition-for-places-is-good-for-colombia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bacca-competition-for-places-is-good-for-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vieira: The France-Brazil games were exceptional for football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Vieira has recalled France&rsquo;s wins over Brazil in the 1998 Final and the 2006 quarter-finals and explained why they were fantastic for the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vieira-the-france-brazil-games-were-exceptional-for-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/vieira-the-france-brazil-games-were-exceptional-for-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[48 days to go: Was it over the line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 48 days to go, we take a look back at the first goal ever to require goal-line technology at a FIFA World Cup, which crossed the line in France's favour versus Honduras in the 48th minute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/48-days-to-go-was-it-over-the-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/48-days-to-go-was-it-over-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan welcomes Trophy Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airplane which has been carrying the prized possession around the planet took its penultimate flight on the morning of 27 April from China PR to Tokyo, with Japan the final country to be visited during the global phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-welcomes-trophy-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/japan-welcomes-trophy-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Icardi: Aguero and Higuain deserve to go to Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauro Icardi has expressed his desire for a Russia 2018 call-up, insisted Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain deserve to go, and declared that whether selected or not, he is 100 per cent behind Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/icardi-aguero-and-higuain-deserve-to-go-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/icardi-aguero-and-higuain-deserve-to-go-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewind to a clash of rivals from 2002 today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; USA-Mexico &ndash; is set to be streamed 'live' on Friday 27 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-to-a-clash-of-rivals-from-2002-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-to-a-clash-of-rivals-from-2002-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewind to a clash of rivals from 2002 on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; USA-Mexico &ndash; is set to be streamed 'live' on Friday 27 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-to-a-clash-of-rivals-from-2002-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rewind-to-a-clash-of-rivals-from-2002-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 2002 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; USA-Mexico &ndash; is set to be streamed 'live' on Friday 27 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2002-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-2002-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replacing England’s lost caps]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have lost some vastly experienced players to international retirement since the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney having boasted over 300 caps between them when they called it a day. FIFA.com takes a look at the contenders to fill their boots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/replacing-englands-lost-caps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/replacing-englands-lost-caps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oviedo’s World Cup dream driven by family spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryan Oviedo experienced FIFA World Cup heartbreak when he suffered a broken leg months before Brazil 2014, having helped Costa Rica reach the global finals. After making a recovery, and playing his part on the road to Russia, he told FIFA.com how he hopes to make his family proud by achieving his World Cup dream this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/oviedos-world-cup-dream-driven-by-family-spirit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/oviedos-world-cup-dream-driven-by-family-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Ukraine and Switzerland both made history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing our series on memorable FIFA World Cup images, we look back to 2006 and Ukraine's Oleg Gusev celebrating victory in a historic penalty shootout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/when-ukraine-and-switzerland-both-made-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/when-ukraine-and-switzerland-both-made-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 DAYS TO GO! Heroic hat-tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we reach the half-way point in our 100-day countdown, we take a look back at some of the 50 hat-tricks scored at the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/50-days-to-go-heroic-hat-tricks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/50-days-to-go-heroic-hat-tricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49 days to go! Costa Rica make their mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark 49 days until the next FIFA World Cup&trade;, we look back on how Costa Rica made a splash in their first appearance at Italy 1990.&#65279;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/49-days-to-go-costa-rica-make-their-mark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/49-days-to-go-costa-rica-make-their-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting now open! You decide the Team Bus slogans ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can now vote for slogans that will be emblazoned on the 32 team buses at Russia 2018 &ndash; and win each of their creators a fantastic trip to the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/voting-now-open-you-decide-the-team-bus-slogans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/voting-now-open-you-decide-the-team-bus-slogans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey on the Wright path for Socceroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com hears from Australia defender Bailey Wright who talks of his experiences under new coach Bert van Marwijk, and his hunger to feature at Russia 2018 after watching from the sidelines in Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bailey-on-the-wright-path-for-socceroos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bailey-on-the-wright-path-for-socceroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahmoud Trezeguet: Egypt must fear no one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt star Mahmoud Hassan 'Trezeguet' can pride himself on having earned the confidence of coach Hector Cuper, becoming a stalwart of the team set to dispute the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mahmoud-trezeguet-egypt-must-fear-no-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mahmoud-trezeguet-egypt-must-fear-no-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[51 days to go: Peru's red and white charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 51 days until the action gets under way at Russia, we take a look at the number of players to represent one of the long-absent participants this year: Peru.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/51-days-to-go-perus-red-and-white-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/51-days-to-go-perus-red-and-white-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopetegui: We’re excited about seeing Iniesta in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julen Lopetegui has hailed the form of Andres Iniesta leading into Russia 2018 and the way he can win opposing supporters over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-were-excited-about-seeing-iniesta-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopetegui-were-excited-about-seeing-iniesta-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torres: I enjoy the big moments a lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is every footballers&rsquo; dream to shine in the big moments of a match or a competition. Panama captain Roman Torres can consider himself fortunate to have created such moments on more than one occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torres-i-enjoy-the-big-moments-a-lot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/torres-i-enjoy-the-big-moments-a-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bjelland makes his case for the Danish defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andreas Bjelland has waited almost eight years for his FIFA World Cup chance, with Denmark returning to the global stage for the first time since South Africa 2010. FIFA.com spoke to the Brentford defender about the road to Russia and his hopes for the global finals.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bjelland-makes-his-case-for-the-danish-defence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bjelland-makes-his-case-for-the-danish-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higuita: I achieved something even Pele, Maradona and Messi haven't]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his eye-catching long hair and even more noticeable style of play, iconic Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita shares FIFA World Cup&trade; memories and explains how he changed the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/higuita-i-achieved-something-even-pele-maradona-and-messi-havent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/higuita-i-achieved-something-even-pele-maradona-and-messi-havent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take the FIFA World Cup Bracket Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&rsquo;s Bracket Predictor Challenge will make every match at Russia 2018 even more interesting to you and your friends. It&rsquo;s free, it&rsquo;s fun, and it offers some fantastic prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/take-the-fifa-world-cup-bracket-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/take-the-fifa-world-cup-bracket-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smolov: I'm ready to take on more responsibility for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fyodor Smolov: "I&rsquo;ll hit my peak at the World Cup"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/smolov-im-ready-to-take-on-more-responsibility-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/smolov-im-ready-to-take-on-more-responsibility-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[52 days to go: Batista's red mist]]></title><description><![CDATA[52 days to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/52-days-to-go-batistas-red-mist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/52-days-to-go-batistas-red-mist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Japan headline France-bound Asian quintet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan retained their AFC Asian Women&rsquo;s Cup crown in a tournament which determined the five nations that will represent the world&rsquo;s most populous continent at the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup France 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/champions-japan-headline-france-bound-asian-quintet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/champions-japan-headline-france-bound-asian-quintet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chile qualify for maiden Women’s World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chile broke through for their first-ever FIFA Women&rsquo;s World CupTM qualification in spectacular fashion with a 4-0 win over Argentina in the final round of the Copa America Femenina on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chile-qualify-for-maiden-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chile-qualify-for-maiden-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Ain book UAE 2018 berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Ain became the first team to book a berth at the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup after clinching the UAE Pro-League title on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-ain-book-uae-2018-berth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-ain-book-uae-2018-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irresistible Oranje mark the end of an era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week until Russia 2018 begins we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/irresistible-oranje-mark-the-end-of-an-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/irresistible-oranje-mark-the-end-of-an-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reyes: Mexico going to Russia to win the Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Reyes reckons Mexico will win Russia 2018 and has pointed out why people shouldn&rsquo;t call him &lsquo;crazy&rsquo; for saying so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reyes-mexico-going-to-russia-to-win-the-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2018 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/reyes-mexico-going-to-russia-to-win-the-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spartak Stadium: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spartak Stadium: All you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/spartak-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/spartak-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53 days to go: Super Sanchez]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 53 FIFA World Cup matches played by players with the surname Sanchez. Chile's Leonel won the adidas Golden Boot in 1962, while Mexico's Hugo appeared at three world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/53-days-to-go-super-sanchez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/53-days-to-go-super-sanchez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar: I'll arrive at World Cup in good shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar has backed Mo Salah, Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Luis Suarez to dazzle at Russia 2018 and opined that Brazil are the team to beat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-ill-arrive-at-world-cup-in-good-shape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-ill-arrive-at-world-cup-in-good-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil win ticket to France with room to spare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil booked passage to the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup France 2019 on Thursday with a match to spare in South American qualifying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-win-ticket-to-france-with-room-to-spare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/brazil-win-ticket-to-france-with-room-to-spare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xavi: Talent is the next evolution of football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes that enhancing the level of talent in football is the game&rsquo;s future evolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xavi-talent-is-the-next-evolution-of-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/xavi-talent-is-the-next-evolution-of-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Order your tickets for France 2018!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As well as France, hosts of the event, 15 nations have booked a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women&rsquo;s World Cup France 2018, which is scheduled to take place in Brittany from 5 to 24 August 2018. As of 11 April, when tickets were first put on sale, supporters of competing countries have also been able to do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/order-your-tickets-for-france-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/order-your-tickets-for-france-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 1998 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the latest of those choices &ndash; Brazil-France from France 1998 - is set to be streamed 'live' on Friday 20 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-1998-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-1998-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[164,136 FIFA World Cup tickets allocated within first 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[164,136 tickets have been allocated to fans around the world via FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours of the last-minute sales phase, which started on 18 April at 12:00 Moscow time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/164136-fifa-world-cup-tickets-allocated-within-first-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/164136-fifa-world-cup-tickets-allocated-within-first-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three reasons why Mexico can reach the quinto partido]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mexico have reached the round of 16 at the last six World Cups but failed to advance to the quarter-finals on each of those occasions. FIFA.com explores three reasons why El Tri could finally break that pattern at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-mexico-can-reach-the-quinto-partido/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/three-reasons-why-mexico-can-reach-the-quinto-partido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonderful World Cup goals under the microscope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai Anatomy of a Goal series takes a closer analytical look at some of the best goals in FIFA World Cup history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wonderful-world-cup-goals-under-the-microscope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wonderful-world-cup-goals-under-the-microscope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[55 days to go: Maradona's moment of magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Diego Maradona's indiscretion - the 'Hand of God' - four minutes earlier, fans at the Estadio Azteca did not have long to wait until the 55th minute of Argentina's clash against England at Mexico 1986 to see the 'Goal of the Century'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/55-days-to-go-maradonas-moment-of-magic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/55-days-to-go-maradonas-moment-of-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[56 days to go: Goals conceded by the Three Lions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifty-six is the number of goals that England have conceded in their FIFA World Cup&trade; appearances to date. Germany have scored past English goalkeepers ten times &ndash; more than any other team that has faced the Three Lions in the world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/56-days-to-go-goals-conceded-by-the-three-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/56-days-to-go-goals-conceded-by-the-three-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup ticket holders: Help the environment and win two Final tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has launched a campaign encouraging successful ticket applicants to offset the carbon emissions resulting from their travel to the tournament for free - while also having the chance to see the FIFA World Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-ticket-holders-help-the-environment-and-win-two-final-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-ticket-holders-help-the-environment-and-win-two-final-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Pele, a footballing titan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com looks back on one of the all-time legends of the beautiful game: Pele.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-pele-a-footballing-titan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-pele-a-footballing-titan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chivas edge closer to continental crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second-half winner from Alan Pulido has given Chivas Guadalajara a crucial 2-1 away win in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League finalin freezing conditions on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chivas-edge-closer-to-continental-crown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chivas-edge-closer-to-continental-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uruguay 2018 berths on the line for CONCACAF's elite&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top eight teams from the North, Central America and Caribbean region will compete at the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship Nicaragua for three berths to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018. FIFA.com previews the qualifying tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-2018-berths-on-the-line-for-concacafs-elitenbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/uruguay-2018-berths-on-the-line-for-concacafs-elitenbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-form Ueki aiming to fire Japan to the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from the 16 qualified teams have high expectations ahead of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup n France and Japan forward Riko Ueki is no exception, as FIFA.com discovered.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-ueki-aiming-to-fire-japan-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/in-form-ueki-aiming-to-fire-japan-to-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the debutants compare?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been some outstanding FIFA World Cup debuts in previous editions, and FIFA.com takes a look back at a selection of the most memorable, to see the standard bearers that Iceland and Panama will look up to before their bow at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-will-the-debutants-compare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-will-the-debutants-compare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-minute Russia 2018 sales phase starts and FIFA Venue Ticketing Centres open]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 12:00 Moscow time on 18 April the last-minute sales phase for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; will begin, while fans will be able to visit FIFA Venue Ticketing Centres in the Host Cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-minute-russia-2018-sales-phase-starts-and-fifa-venue-ticketing-centres-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/last-minute-russia-2018-sales-phase-starts-and-fifa-venue-ticketing-centres-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[58 days to go: Brothers in arms]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark 58 days to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia kicks off, we look back at how 58 brothers have appeared at the tournament over the years, including two pairs of twins and two brothers on opposing teams!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/58-days-to-go-brothers-in-arms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/58-days-to-go-brothers-in-arms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[57 days to go: Argentina's glut of global goalscorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[One the way to two FIFA World Cup titles and five finals, an impressive 57 players have scored for Argentina on the globe's biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/57-days-to-go-argentinas-glut-of-global-goalscorers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/57-days-to-go-argentinas-glut-of-global-goalscorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[54 days to go: Beamed around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark 54 days before kick off in Russia, we recall the first FIFA World Cup to be beamed around the world: Switzerland 1954.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/54-days-to-go-beamed-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/54-days-to-go-beamed-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea Republic secure France 2019 qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korea Republic claimed Asia&rsquo;s fifth and final qualification spot for the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup 2019 after a 5-0 victory over Philippines in Monday&rsquo;s match for fifth place at the AFC Women&rsquo;s Asian Cup Jordan 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-secure-france-2019-qualification/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/korea-republic-secure-france-2019-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Falcon MSDossary' crowned in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight more slots have been filled at the 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup after an exciting weekend of action in Manchester, which saw Saudi Arabian Mosaad 'Falcon MSDossary' Aldossary lift the FUT Champions Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/falcon-msdossary-crowned-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/falcon-msdossary-crowned-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A golden generation's best chance to shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a star-studded squad including names like De Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku and Kompany, Belgium have been touted as potential title contenders at Russia 2018. FIFA.com looks at the reasons for believing they could go all the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-golden-generations-best-chance-to-shine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-golden-generations-best-chance-to-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardo: Germany are the best mentally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pavel Pardo has hailed Germany&rsquo;s mental strength and told Mexico they must improve their own if they are to cause an upset in the sides&rsquo; Russia 2018 opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pardo-germany-are-the-best-mentally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pardo-germany-are-the-best-mentally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santos: Portugal aren’t among the five favourites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernando Santos has labelled Brazil, Germany, Spain, Argentina and France as the five teams to beat at Russia 2018 and discussed Cristiano Ronaldo&rsquo;s importance to Portugal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-portugal-arent-among-the-five-favourites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/santos-portugal-arent-among-the-five-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cottee: England don’t have a better passer than Shelvey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Cottee has hailed Jonjo Shelvey&rsquo;s passing and urged England manager Gareth Southgate to take the Newcastle United midfielder to Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cottee-england-dont-have-a-better-passer-than-shelvey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cottee-england-dont-have-a-better-passer-than-shelvey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Li Ying, Steel Roses' unsung heroine]]></title><description><![CDATA[China PR Li Ying has been in exceptional form at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Jordan where she has helped her country qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019. FIFA.com chatted with the in-form striker to learn her story and get her thoughts looking ahead to next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/li-ying-steel-roses-unsung-heroine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/li-ying-steel-roses-unsung-heroine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanchope discusses 2002, 2018 battles with Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paulo Wanchope reminisces about scoring in Costa Rica&rsquo;s thrilling 5-2 defeat by Brazil at Korea/Japan 2002, the sides&rsquo; upcoming encounter in Russia and what his country lack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wanchope-discusses-2002-2018-battles-with-brazil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/wanchope-discusses-2002-2018-battles-with-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch FUT Champions Cup Manchester final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama, action, twists and turns &ndash; Day 1 and 2 of the FUT Champions Cup Manchester produced some enticing matches as the competition approaches the quarter-final stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-fut-champions-cup-manchester-final-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-fut-champions-cup-manchester-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[59 days to go: Fans flock to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 59 FIFA World Cup matches have registered crowds of over 80,000 fans cheering on their heroes in the stadiums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/59-days-to-go-fans-flock-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/59-days-to-go-fans-flock-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60 days to go: Gli Azzurri's super sixty&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty is the number of players who have scored for Italy in the history of the FIFA World Cup&trade;.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/60-days-to-go-gli-azzurris-super-sixtynbsp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/60-days-to-go-gli-azzurris-super-sixtynbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batistuta: Depending on Messi is very dangerous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Batistuta has warned that Argentina can&rsquo;t rely on Lionel Messi at Russia 2018 and opined that Gonzalo Higuain should be their No9 ahead of the likes of Sergio Aguero and Mauro Icardi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/batistuta-depending-on-messi-is-very-dangerous/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/batistuta-depending-on-messi-is-very-dangerous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishino: Japan can reach the knockout phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akira Nishino has discussed his sudden appointment as Japan coach and what they must do to reach the knockout phase at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nishino-japan-can-reach-the-knockout-phase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/nishino-japan-can-reach-the-knockout-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia and Japan qualify for France 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia and Japan are the latest two sides to have qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 by advancing to the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/australia-and-japan-qualify-for-france-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/australia-and-japan-qualify-for-france-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUT Champions Cup comes to Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the shadow of Manchester United&rsquo;s fabled stadium Old Trafford, Victoria Warehouse plays host to the FUT Champions Cup on 13-15 April &ndash; and you can keep across it all!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fut-champions-cup-comes-to-manchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fut-champions-cup-comes-to-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[61 days to go: Record-breaker Matthaus]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the year 1961 &ndash; on 21 March 1961, to be precise &ndash; Lothar Matthaus came into the world in Erlangen, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/61-days-to-go-record-breaker-matthaus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/61-days-to-go-record-breaker-matthaus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forlan: No one likes to play against Uruguay]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since Italy 1990, Diego Forlan is preparing to cheer Uruguay on at the FIFA World Cup&trade; as a supporter, a situation that will no doubt take some getting used to for a player who represented La Celeste at each of their world finals appearances since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/forlan-no-one-likes-to-play-against-uruguay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/forlan-no-one-likes-to-play-against-uruguay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand qualify for second successive Women's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand have qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 by advancing to the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/thailand-qualify-for-second-successive-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/thailand-qualify-for-second-successive-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia excel in first round of African qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com reviews the first of Africa&rsquo;s two rounds of qualifying for the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations and the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019&trade;, which took place earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ethiopia-excel-in-first-round-of-african-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ethiopia-excel-in-first-round-of-african-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RE-LIVE: 1994 World Cup Rewind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world voted for their favourite FIFA World Cup matches, and the fourth of those choices &ndash; Netherlands-Brazil from USA 1994 - is now being streamed 'live'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-1994-world-cup-rewind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/re-live-1994-world-cup-rewind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[62 days to go: England’s chequered history]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have played 62 matches at the FIFA World Cup, and have emerged with mixed memories. But amid the disappointments and penalty shoot-out defeats, there has been one unrivalled highlight: their triumph in the 1966 Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-days-to-go-englands-chequered-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/62-days-to-go-englands-chequered-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[63 days to go: Extra-time drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the history of the FIFA World Cup, 63 matches have gone to extra time &ndash; including some of the tournament&rsquo;s most memorable and significant encounters. Among them were the last three Finals, with Italy, Spain, and Germany having triumphed after 120 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/63-days-to-go-extra-time-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/63-days-to-go-extra-time-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[64 days to go: Trophy Tour thrills the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour&trade; by Coca-Cola will visit 64 destinations outside Russia during its traditional pre-tournament tour around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/64-days-to-go-trophy-tour-thrills-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/64-days-to-go-trophy-tour-thrills-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophy Tour offers fans VR experience ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time the FIFA World Cup&trade; Trophy is handed over to the winning captain on 15 July at Moscow&rsquo;s Luzhniki Stadium, the iconic prize will have already travelled to over 50 countries across the globe and seen by hundreds of thousands of adoring fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trophy-tour-offers-fans-vr-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trophy-tour-offers-fans-vr-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panini Digital Sticker Album powered by Coca-Cola hits two million users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just three weeks since returning for a third time ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the Panini Digital Sticker Album has seen more than two million players sign up to take part, with almost 200m stickers being opened in the process!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panini-digital-sticker-album-powered-by-coca-cola-hits-two-million-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panini-digital-sticker-album-powered-by-coca-cola-hits-two-million-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miranda hoping his time has come]]></title><description><![CDATA[While his defensive prowess has been a well-known fact for many years, at the age of 33, Miranda is only now looking set to appear at his first FIFA World Cup with Brazil. He can't wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/miranda-hoping-his-time-has-come/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/miranda-hoping-his-time-has-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halilhodzic out, Nishino in for Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic has departed his role as Japan head coach, just under two months before the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia begins, with the Japanese Football Association (JFA) appointing Akira Nishino as his replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/halilhodzic-out-nishino-in-for-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/halilhodzic-out-nishino-in-for-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negrete's wonder volley voted World Cup's greatest goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuel Negrete&rsquo;s sublime volley for Mexico against Bulgaria at Mexico 1986 has been voted by football fans on Facebook as the greatest goal scored at the FIFA World Cup&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/negretes-wonder-volley-voted-world-cups-greatest-goal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/negretes-wonder-volley-voted-world-cups-greatest-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[65 days to go: Japan stars make their mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 65 players have represented Japan at the FIFA World Cup, with the likes of Hidetoshi Nakata, Shunsuke Nakamura, Keisuke Honda, and Shinji Kagawa all having made their mark.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/65-days-to-go-japan-stars-make-their-mark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/65-days-to-go-japan-stars-make-their-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell: Russia is ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[England legend Sol Campbell was in Volgograd to help with the launch of the Russia 2018 Football Park, which gave locals and visitors a taste of the upcoming festival of football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/campbell-russia-is-ready/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/campbell-russia-is-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[66 days to go: Willie sparks mascot mania]]></title><description><![CDATA[The colourful tradition of FIFA World Cup mascots started at the 1966 edition in England.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/66-days-to-go-willie-sparks-mascot-mania/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/66-days-to-go-willie-sparks-mascot-mania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panama welcomes the Trophy Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Panamanian fans already unable to contain themselves ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the arrival of the Trophy Tour has helped stoke the anticipation among the awaiting debutants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panama-welcomes-the-trophy-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/panama-welcomes-the-trophy-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[67 days to go: James's joy of six]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rodriguez averaged a goal every 67 minutes at Brazil 2014 en route to claiming the tournament&rsquo;s adidas Golden Boot award. The Colombia star scored six times and claimed two assists in Los Cafateros&rsquo; run to the quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/67-days-to-go-jamess-joy-of-six/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/67-days-to-go-jamess-joy-of-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limbering up for Italy 1934]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training regimes have developed a lot in the last eight decades, as Argentina's pre-match warm-up ahead of their Italy 1934 opener against Sweden showed!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/limbering-up-for-italy-1934/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/limbering-up-for-italy-1934/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauding Lewandowski: In praise of Poland's goal king]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup&trade; will have its key players. Some of these stars do, though, shine a little more brightly than others, with Poland's Robert Lewandowski a prime example.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lauding-lewandowski-in-praise-of-polands-goal-king/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lauding-lewandowski-in-praise-of-polands-goal-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ki: Opponents will be afraid of Son ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking exclusively with FIFA.com, Korea Republic captain Ki Sungyueng talks FIFA World Cup memories, the tough task facing his country at Russia 2018 and why opponents will fear team-mate Son Heungmin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ki-opponents-will-be-afraid-of-son/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ki-opponents-will-be-afraid-of-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romario: We made a downtrodden nation ecstatic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romario chatted to FIFA.com about his telepathic understanding with Bebeto, their baby-cradling celebration, suddenly volunteering to take a penalty in the Final shootout, and lifting the FIFA World Cup Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/romario-we-made-a-downtrodden-nation-ecstatic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/romario-we-made-a-downtrodden-nation-ecstatic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa put on a show. It was decorated by an octopus, exhilarating individuals, wonder goals, 11th-hour drama, the unlikeliest of undefeatables and an inimitable style sweeping Spain to glory. Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute winner against the Netherlands put La Roja into the record books as the eighth country to capture football's most prized crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pride-for-africa-as-spain-strike-gold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pride-for-africa-as-spain-strike-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kempes: The moustache had to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario Kempes talks to FIFA.com about how shaving off his moustache helped Argentina to glory in 1978, the shot that almost won the Netherlands the FIFA World Cup, Daniel Passarella&rsquo;s Trophy-hogging and a chocolate gift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kempes-the-moustache-had-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kempes-the-moustache-had-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy birthday, Cristiano!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, on Cristiano Ronaldo's 33rd birthday, FIFA.com pays tribute to the Portuguese star, who is readying himself for his fourth FIFA World Cup this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/happy-birthday-cristiano/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/happy-birthday-cristiano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Main stadium of Russia 2018 receives ‘green’ certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup has always had a strong influence on many aspects of society in Host Nations, and Russia is no exception. With just over four months remaining until the start of the tournament, the venue hosting the Opening Match and Final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; has received a final certificate of pass from international green standard BREEAM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/main-stadium-of-russia-2018-receives-green-certification/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/main-stadium-of-russia-2018-receives-green-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Jaber: My World Cup memories are vivid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 12 years on from scoring the last of his world finals goals, former Saudi Arabia forward Sami Al Jaber spoke with&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;about his World Cup memories and what Russia 2018 means to the country's players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-jaber-my-world-cup-memories-are-vivid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/al-jaber-my-world-cup-memories-are-vivid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rimet’s World Cup vision realised]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we go right back to the start with a shot of Jules Rimet arriving for the tournament's first edition in Uruguay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rimets-world-cup-vision-realised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/rimets-world-cup-vision-realised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophy Tour provides fresh boost for PNG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour&trade; by Coca-Cola made a special and historic stop on its global journey today as it touched down for the first time in Papua New Guinea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trophy-tour-provides-fresh-boost-for-png/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/trophy-tour-provides-fresh-boost-for-png/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwijk: I will do it my way]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Australia coach Bert van Marwijk says the Socceroos are good enough to progress into the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-i-will-do-it-my-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-i-will-do-it-my-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcao: I’ve often pictured myself scoring at a World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radamel Falcao speaks to FIFA.com to share some of his memories and heroes from watching the FIFA World Cup down the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/falcao-ive-often-pictured-myself-scoring-at-a-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/falcao-ive-often-pictured-myself-scoring-at-a-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup™ tickets: impressive figures mark the closing of the current sales window]]></title><description><![CDATA[4,905,169&nbsp;2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; tickets had been requested by fans from all over the world before the random selection draw sales period concluded on 31 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-impressive-figures-mark-the-closing-of-the-current-sales-window/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-impressive-figures-mark-the-closing-of-the-current-sales-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalic: My dream has come true with Croatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic speaks to FIFA.com about how he revived the team's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, the importance of Luka Modric and the enduring importance of France 1998 to his country's people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-my-dream-has-come-true-with-croatia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dalic-my-dream-has-come-true-with-croatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alves: Neymar had to step out of Messi’s shadow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dani Alves is hoping to make 2018 one of his most memorable years to date.&nbsp;The charismatic defender spoke to FIFA.com about his UEFA Champions League dreams with PSG, his team-mate Neymar, and more besides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alves-neymar-had-to-step-out-of-messis-shadow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/alves-neymar-had-to-step-out-of-messis-shadow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeping great Buffon turns 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[On his 40th birthday, FIFA.com celebrates the winner of the inaugural The Best FIFA Goalkeeper award and a FIFA World Cup&trade; winner with Italy, Gianluigi Buffon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/goalkeeping-great-buffon-turns-40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/goalkeeping-great-buffon-turns-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sochi prepares to welcome World Cup teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 27-28 February, the Team Workshop for competing nations at the 2018 FIFA World Cup&nbsp; is being organised in Sochi. FIFA.com has all the details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sochi-prepares-to-welcome-world-cup-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/sochi-prepares-to-welcome-world-cup-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luzhniki Stadium: All you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&nbsp;is beginning a series on the venues where the teams will be playing, starting with the arena that will host the Opening Match of the tournament on 14 June: the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/luzhniki-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/luzhniki-stadium-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup: over four million tickets requested, sales window closes on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the random selection draw ticket sales period of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; set to draw to a close in just six days&rsquo; time, interest in FIFA&rsquo;s flagship tournament shows no sign of letting up. 4,021,211 tickets have been requested since the start of the current sales period on 5 December 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-over-four-million-tickets-requested-sales-window-closes-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-over-four-million-tickets-requested-sales-window-closes-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musa: Nigeria are aiming for the semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks to Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa about his country's qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; and his expectations for the Super Eagles in Russia.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/musa-nigeria-are-aiming-for-the-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/musa-nigeria-are-aiming-for-the-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Asia’s first World Cup team]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back on the Dutch East Indies' journey at the 1938 FIFA World Cup France.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-asias-first-world-cup-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-asias-first-world-cup-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Marwijk named new Australia coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bert van Marwick has been announced as Australia&rsquo;s new coach with the Dutchman to take the Socceroos to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-named-new-australia-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/van-marwijk-named-new-australia-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaney: Denmark's expectations are very high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark and Werder Bremen midfielder Thomas Delaney speaks to FIFA.com&nbsp;about his memories as a seven-year-old watching his country at France 1998, expectations for his country at Russia 2018 and much more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delaney-denmarks-expectations-are-very-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/delaney-denmarks-expectations-are-very-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pozzo's Azzurri in stats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing our look at the number behind previous FIFA World Cup winners, FIFA.com highlights the enchanting statistical story of Italy&rsquo;s 1934 and &rsquo;38 FIFA World Cup&trade; campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pozzos-azzurri-in-stats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pozzos-azzurri-in-stats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes off from London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today the global leg of the FIFA World Cup&trade; Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicked off with an official launch ceremony in London as fans get #ReadyFor the highly anticipated tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-tour-by-coca-cola-takes-off-from-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-trophy-tour-by-coca-cola-takes-off-from-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your creativity could take you to the World Cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could be just one winning phrase away from an unforgettable trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;. Submit your slogans now!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/your-creativity-could-take-you-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/your-creativity-could-take-you-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA obtains preliminary injunction against viagogo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hamburg District Court has issued a preliminary injunction against Switzerland-based viagogo AG, banning the company from offering tickets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; via its viagogo.de online ticket marketplace prior to FIFA officially allocating such tickets and/or to viagogo AG physically possessing them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-obtains-preliminary-injunction-against-viagogo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-obtains-preliminary-injunction-against-viagogo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes' welcome for defeated Dutch]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week we look back to 1974 and the spectacular scenes that greeted the beaten Netherlands team on their return to Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heroes-welcome-for-defeated-dutch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/heroes-welcome-for-defeated-dutch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineker: World Cup goals are an explosion of emotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having evolved from a supreme penalty box poacher to a recognisable sports broadcaster and social media heavyweight, we sat down with former England striker Gary Lineker to talk FIFA World Cup memories and Russia 2018 expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lineker-world-cup-goals-are-an-explosion-of-emotion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lineker-world-cup-goals-are-an-explosion-of-emotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Di Maria: Messi is already the greatest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina star Angel Di Maria speaks with&nbsp;www.sc.qa&nbsp;(the website of the Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy, the body responsible for delivering the infrastructure and host country operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup&trade;) about the huge impact the World Cup in Qatar will have across the Arab world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/di-maria-messi-is-already-the-greatest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/di-maria-messi-is-already-the-greatest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simonyan: Russia reaching final four would be huge success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain of the USSR team at Sweden 1958, who also scored the Soviets' first ever goal in FIFA's most prestigious competition, Nikita Simonyan speaks with FIFA.com&nbsp;to revisit the World Cup 60 years ago and share his thoughts on the upcoming tournament on home soil in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/simonyan-russia-reaching-final-four-would-be-huge-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/simonyan-russia-reaching-final-four-would-be-huge-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup: over three million tickets requested as sales go on]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 150 days left until the start of the biggest single-sport event in the world, the demand for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; tickets keeps increasing &ndash; both from domestic and international football fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-over-three-million-tickets-requested-as-sales-go-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-over-three-million-tickets-requested-as-sales-go-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristiano's top three World Cup moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portugal's captain and all-time record scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo has succeeded in making his mark in each of the three FIFA World Cups in which he has taken part. FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back on his best moment from each.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cristianos-top-three-world-cup-moments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cristianos-top-three-world-cup-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khazri: Tunisia can go far in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Present at three successive FIFA World Cups between 1998 and 2006, the Eagles of Carthage were surprise absentees from South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014. Tunisia midfielder Wahbi Khazri speaks with FIFA.com in an exclusive interview about his team's ambitions in Russia after a lengthy absence from the world finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/khazri-tunisia-can-go-far-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/khazri-tunisia-can-go-far-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Croatia's dream debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[H -&nbsp;Video Vault: Croatia's dream debutIn the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;hears from Luka Modric, who shares his memories of watching Croatia make history at France 1998.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-croatias-dream-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-croatias-dream-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Klose: Good chance my record will be broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&nbsp;sat down with the FIFA World Cup's record goalscorer, and 2014 winner, Miroslav Klose to talk about his World Cup experiences, the tournament in Russia and his record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/klose-good-chance-my-record-will-be-broken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/klose-good-chance-my-record-will-be-broken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The records being hunted in 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferenc Puskas, Claudio Pizarro, Alexandra Popp, Homare Sawa, Aston Villa and Real Madrid are among the hunted. Who are the hunters of records in 2018?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-records-being-hunted-in-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-records-being-hunted-in-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup legends heading to Russia in new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back on some previous World Cup stars who will be returning as part of the support team for competing nations at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-legends-heading-to-russia-in-new-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-legends-heading-to-russia-in-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuper and Egypt, united by humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hector Cuper guided Egypt to their first FIFA World Cup&trade; in 28 years and was awarded the&nbsp;Confederation of African Football (CAF) Coach of the Year on 4 January. Speaking to FIFA.com, the 62-year-old reveals five things which helped his side reach Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cuper-and-egypt-united-by-humility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cuper-and-egypt-united-by-humility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilavert goes for goal in Jeju]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back to 2002 and Jose Luis Chilavert bidding to make history with a free-kick.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chilavert-goes-for-goal-in-jeju/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/chilavert-goes-for-goal-in-jeju/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardado's mixed memories and enduring dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com asked Mexico captain Andres Guardado to reminisce on the three FIFA World Cups he has played in and to pick out his abiding memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/guardados-mixed-memories-and-enduring-dream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/guardados-mixed-memories-and-enduring-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scolari&rsquo;s Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o of '02 in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Big Phil&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Express Train&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Invisible Wall&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Phenomenon&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Little Devil&rsquo; and Co did what few expected in the Far East. FIFA.com delivers the captivating stats behind their campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/scolarirsquos-seleccedilatildeo-of-02-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/scolarirsquos-seleccedilatildeo-of-02-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: A landmark World Cup for Russian football]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com hears from former Soviet Union defender Vladimir Ponomaryov, who shares his memories of helping the Russians to their best ever standing at a global finals, at England 1966.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-a-landmark-world-cup-for-russian-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-a-landmark-world-cup-for-russian-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danes delighted with dynamic 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the year in which Denmark sealed their return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010, they went unbeaten and as a result were the best movers in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking by points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/danes-delighted-with-dynamic-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/danes-delighted-with-dynamic-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Walter-weather miracle men in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singing in the shower and a freakish silence, The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean, and Batigol and El Cholo feature as FIFA.com delivers some spellbinding stats behind West Germany&rsquo;s 1954 triumph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-walter-weather-miracle-men-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-walter-weather-miracle-men-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arab teams star on the road to Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia having booked their berths at next year&rsquo;s global finals,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back on the four Arab nations&rsquo; journeys to Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/arab-teams-star-on-the-road-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/arab-teams-star-on-the-road-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage kicks as Altafini strikes in Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back on Jose Altafini netting a brace&nbsp;in Brazil&rsquo;s 1958 FIFA World Cup opener.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/teenage-kicks-as-altafini-strikes-in-sweden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/teenage-kicks-as-altafini-strikes-in-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons Iceland can shock the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an undeniable novelty factor to Iceland&rsquo;s participation at Russia 2018.&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;has five reasons why the Nordic newcomers are a team worth fearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-iceland-can-shock-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/five-reasons-iceland-can-shock-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup ticket sales proceed on FIFA.com – over 2,300,000 tickets requested since 5 December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans from all around the world can apply for 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; tickets as the first window of sales phase 2 proceeds through the official platform&nbsp;FIFA.com/tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-proceed-on-fifacom-over-2300000-tickets-requested-since-5-december/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales-proceed-on-fifacom-over-2300000-tickets-requested-since-5-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappe’s year to remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark his 19th birthday,FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back at what an outstanding year 2017 has been for Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappes-year-to-remember/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/mbappes-year-to-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerging Asano eyes World Cup breakthrough with Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com hears from&nbsp;rising star Takuma Asano whose performances helped Japan qualify for Russia 2018, and who is shaping&nbsp;as a key figure for Samurai Blue&nbsp;after improving his game in the Bundesliga with Stuttgart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/emerging-asano-eyes-world-cup-breakthrough-with-japan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/emerging-asano-eyes-world-cup-breakthrough-with-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopetegui's four keys to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julen Lopetegui speaks to FIFA.com about four key factors that have been key to reviving Spain's national team during his reign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopeteguis-four-keys-to-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lopeteguis-four-keys-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Hadary: Egypt are one family]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com hears from Egypt's veteran goalkeeper&nbsp;Essam El Hadary, who looks ahead to the Pharaohs' Russia 2018 campaign and talks recently finding the net in the&nbsp;Saudi Professional League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-hadary-egypt-are-one-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/el-hadary-egypt-are-one-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Wanchope's opening day brace]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;hears from Costa Rica legend&nbsp;Paulo Wanchope, who discusses the honour of opening the 2006 FIFA World Cup against host nation Germany.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-wanchopes-opening-day-brace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-wanchopes-opening-day-brace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent meeting of the Disciplinary Committee, FIFA can today confirm the latest sanctions imposed for incidents that occurred during the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup&trade; as well as in international friendlies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/latest-decisions-of-the-fifa-disciplinary-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/latest-decisions-of-the-fifa-disciplinary-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gareca: I want Peru to boss matches at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricardo Gareca tells FIFA.com about his journey from villain to hero in Peru, reaction to the team's return to the FIFA World Cup after a 36-year exile, and how they will approach their opponents at Russia 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gareca-i-want-peru-to-boss-matches-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/gareca-i-want-peru-to-boss-matches-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA meets the world at Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[In six languages across multiple digital platforms, FIFA engaged international football fans around the globe as they thirsted for coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; Final Draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-meets-the-world-at-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-meets-the-world-at-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018’s potential classic match-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the moment that the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; was made, fans around the globe have been poring over each of the groups and contemplating who might face who in the knockout rounds.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018s-potential-classic-match-ups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018s-potential-classic-match-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Platt’s “perfect moment” breaks Belgian hearts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back to 1990 and David Platt's 119th-minute winner against Belgium - a team England will face again at Russia 2018.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/platts-perfect-moment-breaks-belgian-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/platts-perfect-moment-breaks-belgian-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low: We want to lift the Trophy again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany coach Joachim Low reflected on their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil triumph during his recent visit to the FIFA World Football Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/low-we-want-to-lift-the-trophy-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/low-we-want-to-lift-the-trophy-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup: 1,318,109 tickets requested in 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticket sales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia resumed on 5 December exclusively on FIFA.com/tickets and the excitement sparked by the Final Draw brought another wave of worldwide interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-1318109-tickets-requested-in-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-1318109-tickets-requested-in-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get your 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Final Draw, which determined the group breakdown for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, ticket sales for FIFA&rsquo;s flagship tournament resumed at 5 December at 12:00 (Moscow time).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/get-your-2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/get-your-2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup tickets: sales resume on 5 December]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Final Draw, which determined the group breakdown for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, ticket sales for FIFA&rsquo;s flagship tournament resume on 5 December at 12:00 (Moscow time).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-sales-resume-on-5-december/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-sales-resume-on-5-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Submissions now open! Create, submit and win!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could be just one winning phrase away from an unforgettable trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Submit your slogans now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/submissions-now-open-create-submit-and-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/submissions-now-open-create-submit-and-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hareide: It’s an interesting group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Age Hareide believes his Denmark side were drawn into an intriguing group after Friday&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; Final Draw at the State Kremlin Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hareide-its-an-interesting-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hareide-its-an-interesting-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 stadiums ready to welcome fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Final Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; now complete, we look at the 12 stadiums that will hold all 64 matches in Russia next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-stadiums-ready-to-welcome-fans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-stadiums-ready-to-welcome-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia 2018 colourful installation built on Manezhnaya Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A colourful new installation dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; has been opened in front of the Moscow Manege exhibition centre ahead of the Final Draw on Friday, when the competing nations discover their fate in the Russia 2018 group stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-colourful-installation-built-on-manezhnaya-square/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russia-2018-colourful-installation-built-on-manezhnaya-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup rivalries reprised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Friday's Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, FIFA.com highlights some of the 'throwback' matches we can expect to see at the world finals in Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-rivalries-reprised/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/world-cup-rivalries-reprised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hallgrimsson: A romantic feeling to face Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is looking forward to facing two-time champions Argentina in their FIFA World Cup debut after being drawn in Group D.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hallgrimsson-a-romantic-feeling-to-face-argentina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hallgrimsson-a-romantic-feeling-to-face-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southgate: We have a lot of potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[England coach Gareth Southgate gave his reaction to being drawn with Belgium, Panama, and Tunisia in Group G at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-we-have-a-lot-of-potential/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/southgate-we-have-a-lot-of-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group F: Tough to call behind Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group F of the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; contains holders Germany and could provide some fascinating encounters. Yet while the world champions are favourites to top the group, there is little to separate the remaining three teams at first glance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-f-tough-to-call-behind-germany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-f-tough-to-call-behind-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group H: Poland head wide open group]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a global feel to Group H at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, with top seed Poland drawn alongside&nbsp; Senegal, Colombia and Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-h-poland-head-wide-open-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-h-poland-head-wide-open-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group B: European heavyweights to do battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[After beating Italy to top spot in Europe&rsquo;s Group G, Spain now face another stern test after being pitted against Portugal, Morocco and IR Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-b-european-heavyweights-to-do-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-b-european-heavyweights-to-do-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group A: Hosts to face Arabic test]]></title><description><![CDATA[After learning they would host the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; in December 2010, Russia finally found out their long-awaited opponents on 1 December 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-a-hosts-to-face-arabic-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-a-hosts-to-face-arabic-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherchesov: Russia is on the right track]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an interview with&nbsp;FIFA.com, Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov drew some conclusions from the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; and revealed his expectations for the tournament next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-russia-is-on-the-right-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-russia-is-on-the-right-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherchesov: Russia are on the right track]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an interview with&nbsp;FIFA.com, Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov drew some conclusions from the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; and revealed his expectations for the tournament next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-russia-are-on-the-right-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cherchesov-russia-are-on-the-right-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group E: No easy task for five-time champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[After qualifying first from the always-difficult South American qualifying competition, five-time FIFA World Cup&trade; winners Brazil will now have designs on topping Group E at Russia 2018.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-e-no-easy-task-for-five-time-champions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-e-no-easy-task-for-five-time-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group D: Argentina and Croatia head tricky Group D]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group D looks likely to be one of the most fiercely-contested groups at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. It pits historic giants Argentina against two blossoming European sides in Croatia and Iceland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-d-argentina-and-croatia-head-tricky-group-d/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-d-argentina-and-croatia-head-tricky-group-d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group C: Favourable draw for Les Bleus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like in 2014, France were placed in what appears, on paper at least, to be a favourable group during the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-c-favourable-draw-for-les-bleus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-c-favourable-draw-for-les-bleus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group G: Golden generations looking to shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top spot in Group G looks set to be disputed by two teams boasting gifted generations of talent. Belgium and England will both be calling on an impressive pool of players as they each target first place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-g-golden-generations-looking-to-shine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/group-g-golden-generations-looking-to-shine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All set for your trip to Russia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the fates of the 32 finalists of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; have been revealed, we bring you up to speed on everything you need to know to plan your trip next year, including match tickets, FAN ID and the match schedule. Get ready to pack your bags!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/all-set-for-your-trip-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/all-set-for-your-trip-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balanced groups drawn for Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a long road of qualifying joy and heartache, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; has finally snapped into focus after the Final Draw on 1 December in Moscow&rsquo;s Kremlin State Palace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/balanced-groups-drawn-for-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/balanced-groups-drawn-for-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Draw Red Carpet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as football legends, national team coaches and celebrities from around the globe arrive at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; Final Draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/final-draw-red-carpet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/final-draw-red-carpet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REPLAY: Infantino, Mutko take questions in Moscow]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; LOC Vitaly Mutko discussed hot topics and answered questions from media at the Kremlin State Palace ahead of the Final Draw in Moscow on 1 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/replay-infantino-mutko-take-questions-in-moscow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/replay-infantino-mutko-take-questions-in-moscow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Talk show with FIFA President and LOC Chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Chairman of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; LOC Vitaly Mutko discuss hot topics ahead of the Final Draw in Moscow on 1 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-talk-show-with-fifa-president-and-loc-chairman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/live-talk-show-with-fifa-president-and-loc-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superfans to attend Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnessing the Final Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; and being handed a ticket to a match in your home town by a genuine football legend &ndash; what could be a better gift for a life-long football fan? Eleven lucky supporters experienced that feeling in Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/superfans-to-attend-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/superfans-to-attend-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineker: The World Cup is very special]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the lead-up to the Russia 2018 Final Draw, legendary England striker Gary&nbsp;Lineker&nbsp;shared his views with FIFA.com on Friday&rsquo;s ceremony and next year&rsquo;s big event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lineker-the-world-cup-is-very-special/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/lineker-the-world-cup-is-very-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching quartet voice Final Draw hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com&nbsp;spoke with four coaches ahead of Friday&rsquo;s Final Draw at the State Kremlin Palace and asked them what they are hoping for from the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coaching-quartet-voice-final-draw-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coaching-quartet-voice-final-draw-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win a trip to the FIFA World Cup Opening Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be in with a chance of winning this trip of a lifetime by entering our exciting competition on the official FIFA World Cup Facebook page!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/win-a-trip-to-the-fifa-world-cup-opening-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/win-a-trip-to-the-fifa-world-cup-opening-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Vault: Tshabalala opens South Africa 2010 with a bang]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series,&nbsp;FIFA.com looks back on Siphiwe Tshabalala's marvellous Opening Match strike for Bafana Bafana against Mexico at South Africa 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-tshabalala-opens-south-africa-2010-with-a-bang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-vault-tshabalala-opens-south-africa-2010-with-a-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do clubs benefit from the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As announced on 27 October 2017, the FIFA Council confirmed contributions for all FIFA World Cup&trade; participants and in that regard the FIFA Club Benefits Programme is an integral component.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-do-clubs-benefit-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-do-clubs-benefit-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi: I hope football pays its debt to me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about hitting 30, his fourth FIFA World Cup and the heroics he produced to lead Argentina to Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-i-hope-football-pays-its-debt-to-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-i-hope-football-pays-its-debt-to-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: World Cup stars congratulate each other]]></title><description><![CDATA[They all have one thing in common: they are heading to the FIFA World Cup&trade;.&nbsp;Now, ahead of Friday&rsquo;s Final Draw, 32 players - each key men in the teams heading to Russia - have taken time to congratulate each other.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-world-cup-stars-congratulate-each-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/video-world-cup-stars-congratulate-each-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar: The Brazil everyone respects is back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Final Draw, Neymar spoke to&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;about the Brazilian national team, regaining the respect they had lost, the role luck plays in winning the World Cup and the extent to which the traumatic experience at the last finals influenced the player he has become.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-the-brazil-everyone-respects-is-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/neymar-the-brazil-everyone-respects-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puyol: I want to give back to society what football has given me]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his glittering playing career now over, FIFA World Cup winner Carles Puyol is determined to help develop the game. We dropped in on a FIFA Legend who is always on the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/puyol-i-want-to-give-back-to-society-what-football-has-given-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/puyol-i-want-to-give-back-to-society-what-football-has-given-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia’s football capital awaits the Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without question, the eyes of the footballing world will be on Moscow this week, as the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; takes place on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-football-capital-awaits-the-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/russias-football-capital-awaits-the-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desailly and Kerzhakov unveiled as FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcel Desailly and Aleksandr Kerzhakov have been appointed Ambassadors for next year's Fan Fest events, with the French World Cup winner and Sbornaya's record goalscorer set to make several guest appearances at the 11 unique locations organised by FIFA in collaboration with the 2018 World Cup Host Cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desailly-and-kerzhakov-unveiled-as-fifa-fan-fest-ambassadors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desailly-and-kerzhakov-unveiled-as-fifa-fan-fest-ambassadors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desailly and Kerzhakov unveiled as FIFA Fan Fest Ambasadors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcel Desailly and Aleksandr Kerzhakov have been appointed Ambassadors for next year's Fan Fest events, with the French World Cup winner and Sbornaya's record goalscorer set to make several guest appearances at the 11 unique locations organised by FIFA in collaboration with the 2018 World Cup Host Cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desailly-and-kerzhakov-unveiled-as-fifa-fan-fest-ambasadors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/desailly-and-kerzhakov-unveiled-as-fifa-fan-fest-ambasadors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Urgant to host Final Draw Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian actor and presenter Ivan Urgant has been chosen to host the show. One of the acts planned for is popular singer Alsou, who will have a surprise in store for the occasion: a song written specially for the Final Draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ivan-urgant-to-host-final-draw-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/ivan-urgant-to-host-final-draw-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi, Neymar &amp; Ronaldo on the Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[As excitement grows in anticipation of the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, FIFA.com asked three of world football&rsquo;s biggest stars what they will be doing for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-neymar-amp-ronaldo-on-the-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/messi-neymar-amp-ronaldo-on-the-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes, before the Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media were invited to see behind the scenes ahead of the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, with Uruguay legend and draw conductor Maria Komandnaya helping answer questions ahead of Friday&rsquo;s event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/behind-the-scenes-before-the-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/behind-the-scenes-before-the-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tite: Individual talent is no longer enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the second part of an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Brazil coach Tite talks about the importance of the Final Draw, the teams he fears the most, and the modern game in general.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-individual-talent-is-no-longer-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-individual-talent-is-no-longer-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors announcement live]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 29 November at 16.30 local time in Moscow (14.30 CET), FIFA will announce the Official FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors: two football icons who will support the promotion of these unique events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifa-fan-fest-ambassadors-announcement-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/watch-the-fifa-fan-fest-ambassadors-announcement-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Final Draw in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more than 3000 people descending on the 4000m2 of the Starte Kremlin Palace in Moscow, there are plenty of big numbers surrounding the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, though the key stats are arguably much smaller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-draw-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-draw-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement high for debutants and returning heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Final Draw for Russia 2018,FIFA.com took a closer look at the five teams either making their first World Cup appearance, or their first in a generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/excitement-high-for-debutants-and-returning-heroes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/excitement-high-for-debutants-and-returning-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zanetti: Argentina can have a great World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks to Argentina's most-capped player, Javier Zanetti, about his hopes for the South American giants at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zanetti-argentina-can-have-a-great-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/zanetti-argentina-can-have-a-great-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get close to the Final Draw action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;With fans from 32 nations all eager to discover their route through Russia 2018, we let you know how you can follow the Final Draw on Friday 1 December, live from Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-to-get-close-to-the-final-draw-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-to-get-close-to-the-final-draw-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to follow the Final Draw with FIFA Digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8203;With fans from 32 nations all eager to discover their route through Russia 2018, we let you know how you can follow the Final Draw on Friday 1 December, live from Moscow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-to-follow-the-final-draw-with-fifa-digital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/how-to-follow-the-final-draw-with-fifa-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 32 Finalists for Russia 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn all about the 32 teams that will play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; by viewing our colourful, interactive guide!&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/meet-the-32-finalists-for-russia-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/meet-the-32-finalists-for-russia-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup tickets: huge demand upon conclusion of sales phase 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the highly anticipated Final Draw now just days away, sales phase 1 for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; tickets concluded today, confirming the huge interest from fans from Russia and all over the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-huge-demand-upon-conclusion-of-sales-phase-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-tickets-huge-demand-upon-conclusion-of-sales-phase-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Official Poster unveiled at Moscow Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just three days to go the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; in the Russian capital, the famed Moscow Metro held the unveiling of the last remaining visual icon of the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-official-poster-unveiled-at-moscow-metro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/2018-fifa-world-cup-russia-official-poster-unveiled-at-moscow-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Final Draw: how it works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featuring 32 teams, eight unbiased pairs of hands and millions of TV viewers, the&nbsp;Final Draw for the 21st FIFA World Cup&trade; will take place this coming Friday in Moscow.&nbsp;We&nbsp; answers all the key questions ahead of eagerly awaited ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-draw-how-it-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/the-final-draw-how-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizzi takes charge of Saudi Arabia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juan Antonio Pizzi has been handed the reins at 2018 FIFA World cup Russia&trade;-bound Saudi Arabia, taking over from fellow Argentinian coach Edgardo Bauza, who was relieved of the role last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pizzi-takes-charge-of-saudi-arabia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/pizzi-takes-charge-of-saudi-arabia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six of the best qualifiers on the road to Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Final Draw taking place on Friday,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;looks back on six of the most memorable matches from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2018&trade; qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/six-of-the-best-qualifiers-on-the-road-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/six-of-the-best-qualifiers-on-the-road-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CIES study highlights diversity of 2018 FIFA World Cup™ squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;CIES Football Observatory&nbsp;and FIFA have joined forces to analyse the profiles of the players who were fielded by the 32 qualified teams on the road to Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cies-study-highlights-diversity-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-squads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/cies-study-highlights-diversity-of-2018-fifa-world-cup-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Original Trophy seen by over 220,000 Russians]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 32 national teams eagerly await the outcome of the Final Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade; on 1 December, the prize they are all competing for next summer has completed the first stage of its tour around the Host Country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-original-trophy-seen-by-over-220000-russians/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-world-cup-original-trophy-seen-by-over-220000-russians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collina: Referees can count on me]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his career, Pierluigi Collina officiated so diligently and competently that he was voted the world's best referee for six consecutive years between 1998 and 2003. The Italian redefined the role and became the first star referee.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/collina-referees-can-count-on-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/collina-referees-can-count-on-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kane: If you want to win, you have to face the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com sat down with England striker Harry Kane to discuss the Three Lions&rsquo; successful passage to Russia 2018, his hopes for next year&rsquo;s finals and his desire to be among the world&rsquo;s best year after year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-if-you-want-to-win-you-have-to-face-the-best/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/kane-if-you-want-to-win-you-have-to-face-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close-up on Final Draw procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the approval of the draw procedures for the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in September 2017, the confirmation of the pots, and the announcement of the conductors and assistants, the scene is set for all 32 participating member associations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/close-up-on-final-draw-procedures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/close-up-on-final-draw-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President lists what fans can expect from the World Cup in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a few days to go until the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, the FIFA President has listed ten things that fans can expect from the event that will get underway in Russia next June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-lists-what-fans-can-expect-from-the-world-cup-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-lists-what-fans-can-expect-from-the-world-cup-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA President lists what fans can expect from the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just a few days to go until the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade;, the FIFA President has listed ten things that fans can expect from the event that will get underway in Russia next June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-lists-what-fans-can-expect-from-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/fifa-president-lists-what-fans-can-expect-from-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calculating the World Cup’s toughest draws]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; just days away, we look back on the most difficult World Cup groups since the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking was created in 1993.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calculating-the-world-cups-toughest-draws/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2017 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/calculating-the-world-cups-toughest-draws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A milestone en route to Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-six of the world's best referees and potential FIFA World Cup&trade; officials have convened&nbsp;in Abu Dhabi for a five-day seminar, set to end on 30 November, which represents an important milestone on the road to Russia 2018 for the participants.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-milestone-en-route-to-russia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2017 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/a-milestone-en-route-to-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tite: I challenge players to be excellent]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first of an exclusive two-part interview,&nbsp;FIFA.com&nbsp;spoke to Adenor Leonardo Bachi, aka&nbsp;Tite, who has engineered Brazil&rsquo;s dramatic turnaround in his first 18 months in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-i-challenge-players-to-be-excellent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/tite-i-challenge-players-to-be-excellent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peru’s Cubillas dazzles in Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back to 1970 and Peru's Teofilo Cubillas starring against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/perus-cubillas-dazzles-in-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/perus-cubillas-dazzles-in-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hudson exits as New Zealand coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Hudson has stepped down as New Zealand coach following the All Whites' elimination from 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia contention last Wednesday in the intercontinental play-off against Peru.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hudson-exits-as-new-zealand-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/hudson-exits-as-new-zealand-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bauza sacked as Saudi Arabia coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[After just five matches in charge of the Saudi Arabian national team, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation have sacked head coach Edgardo Bauza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bauza-sacked-as-saudi-arabia-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/bauza-sacked-as-saudi-arabia-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postecoglou steps down from Australia post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ange Postecoglou has resigned as Australia coach just a week after leading the Socceroos to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/postecoglou-steps-down-from-australia-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 02:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/postecoglou-steps-down-from-australia-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks: It’s an honour to be part of the Final Draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having tasted glory himself in 1966, former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks talks about helping to lay the path to Russia 2018 as part of the Final Draw and explains what the hosts&rsquo; players can expect from a home World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/banks-its-an-honour-to-be-part-of-the-final-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/banks-its-an-honour-to-be-part-of-the-final-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Draw assistants to represent Russia and seven World Cup winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the eagerly awaited Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup&trade; in Moscow approaching, FIFA has revealed the high-profile draw assistants who will be lending a helping hand on 1 December.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/final-draw-assistants-to-represent-russia-and-seven-world-cup-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/final-draw-assistants-to-represent-russia-and-seven-world-cup-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dely Valdes: We need to enjoy this]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA.com speaks to former Panama player and coach Julio Cesar Dely Valdes on his country's remarkable achievement in qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, and the road that has led them to the global finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dely-valdes-we-need-to-enjoy-this/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/dely-valdes-we-need-to-enjoy-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coleman leaves Wales post]]></title><description><![CDATA[After over five years in charge of the Wales national team, 47-year-old manager Chris Coleman has announced his resignation, according to a statement published by the Football Association of Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coleman-leaves-wales-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/coleman-leaves-wales-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peru’s Little Seal caps his comeback in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jefferson Farfan, who spent 17 months out of the Peru squad before returning to become the team's play-off hero, reflects on the achievement and explains why "the future&rsquo;s even brighter".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/perus-little-seal-caps-his-comeback-in-style/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/perus-little-seal-caps-his-comeback-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great demand for World Cup tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 24 hours after resuming ticket sales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia&trade;, a total of 159,402 tickets (98% of the currently available inventory) have been allocated to fans from around the world through FIFA.com/tickets, with only a few products still available in this sales period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/great-demand-for-world-cup-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/wk-soccer-2014/great-demand-for-world-cup-tickets/</guid></item></channel></rss>