Physical analysis of France 2019 shows increase in speed and intensity

FIFA publishes the Physical Analysis of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ The demands increased immensely from Canada 2015 to France 2019 There was more running and efforts in Zone 5 from the group stage to the knockout rounds in France, with England and the USA leading way among semi-finalists Thrilling matches, full stadiums […]

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New report highlights social and economic legacy left by FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019

France 2019 made EUR 284 million contribution to French GDP 6.4 tonnes of food waste collected and donated to local community-based associations First-ever collaboration between a sport event and the French ‘Service Civique’ to offer young professionals work experience Enhanced audio-descriptive commentary systems and waste management facilities left at stadiums in Host Cities Guide on […]

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Updates to the FIFA futsal international match calendar for 2020 and 2021

Following consultation with the confederations and the postponement of the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ to 12 September–3 October 2021, the FIFA Council decided at its meeting on 25 June 2020 to update the FIFA futsal international match calendar for 2020 and 2021. Below are the updates: Replacement of the September 2020 slot for the FIFA […]

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Goalkeepers in futsal: An expert view

Andy Reading talks us through goalkeeping in futsal The England coach is himself a former professional futsal keeper He assesses key attributes and identifies the world’s best Goalkeepers, it’s often said, are a breed apart. While part of the team, they play in different kit, often train separately and are governed by different rules. But […]

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Kadewere: I’m convinced we will make Zimbabwe smile

Tino Kadewere has been shining in French football The striker believes Zimbabwe can reach Qatar 2022 They face Ghana, South Africa and Ethiopia in African qualifying Football is a family affair in the Kadewere household. Born on 5 January 1996, in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Philana Tinotenda, or Tino as he is better known, […]

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Groenen: Judo prepared me for the pressure of big games

One year ago today Jackie Groenen brilliantly settled a France 2019 semi-final She describes that moment and the atmospheres at that tournament Manchester United, Johan Cruyff and the Olympics are also on the menu Jack Groenen will readily admit it: he’s the daddy of football fanatics. His father Jef played for Willem II. He himself […]

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Zahoui: Central African Republic don’t feel inferior to the giants

Central African Republic have never participated in AFCON or Word Cup finals Coach Francois Zahoui eyes maiden AFCON participation Les Fauves approaching qualifiers without inferiority complex Traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa, Central African Republic have yet to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, let alone a FIFA World Cup™. But over […]

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