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Urawa clinch ticket to UAE

Rafael Da Silva bagged an 88th-minute winner for Urawa Red Diamonds to seal a 1-0 victory over ten-man Al Hilal in the second leg of the AFC Champions League final and book the J-League side's place at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=urawa-clinch-ticket-to-uae-2921127.html

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Korpela: Finland's opponents don't know what to expect

Like Manuel Neuer, Tinja-Riikka Korpela can lay claim to playing in goal at the highest level in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich and at international level. FIFA.com caught up with the Finland shot-stopper ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup qualification. 

Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=korpela-finland-s-opponents-don-t-know-what-to-expect-2921095.html

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The Week in Quotes

This week we feature Neymar giving hints on some of his hopes on and off the pitch, Paulo Dybala talking about what Lionel Messi means to him and his country and Australia forward Samantha Kerr putting forth the Matildas' ambitions at France 2019.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=the-week-in-quotes-2921119.html

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FIFA Legends Think Tank: the future of the game, as seen by its heroes

Forty former leading players and coaches convened on the morning of The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony and held a fruitful three-hour session with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the current state of the game. 

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-legends-think-tank-the-future-of-the-game-as-seen-by-its-heroes-2921073.html

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Le Sommer: I want to win a competition with my country

Eugenie Le Sommer has won everything there is to win with club Olympique Lyonnais and the France forward is now dreaming of a maiden world title for Les Bleues.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=le-sommer-i-want-to-win-a-competition-with-my-country-2921112.html

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Football takes over on and off the pitch at India 2017

 

According to Sony India, the host nation’s FIFA U-17 World Cup opener with USA attracted an audience of 1.8m viewers, while the highest single programme audience for live coverage was 1.1m on SONY Ten 2 when India faced Colombia.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=football-takes-over-on-and-off-the-pitch-at-india-2017-2921102.html

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The Week in Numbers

Neymar, Sam Kerr and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are among the stars of our latest statistical look at the footballing week.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=the-week-in-numbers-2921083.html

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Urawa captain Abe seeks to reprise spirit of ‘07

FIFA.com hears from evergreen Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Yuki Abe as the Saitama giants look to regain Asia's premier club title for the first time in ten years.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=urawa-captain-abe-seeks-to-reprise-spirit-of-07-2921092.html

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Urawa and Al Hilal face moment of truth

FIFA.com previews the finale to the AFC Champions League as big-name J.League outfit Urawa Red Diamonds seek to deny Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal a first Champions League title and passage to the FIFA Club World Cup.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=urawa-and-al-hilal-face-moment-of-truth-2921079.html

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Ammouta: We can beat Pachuca

Wydad Casablanca head coach Lhoussaine Ammouta speaks with FIFA.com after his team's CAF Champions League triumph and explains how much his team are looking forward to competing in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=ammouta-we-can-beat-pachuca-2921076.html

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Tite: I challenge players to be excellent

In the first of an exclusive two-part interview, FIFA.com spoke to Adenor Leonardo Bachi, aka Tite, who has engineered Brazil’s dramatic turnaround in his first 18 months in charge.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=tite-i-challenge-players-to-be-excellent-2921069.html

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Peru’s Cubillas dazzles in Mexico

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.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=peru-s-cubillas-dazzles-in-mexico-2920873.html

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Spahic: Shared name, shared passion

FIFA.com hears from Bosnia and Herzegovina captain  Amira Spahic on her admiration for namesake Emir and her team's hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=spahic-shared-name-shared-passion-2921063.html

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Boussoufa: We want to put Al Jazira on the map

Fresh from helping Morocco reach the FIFA World Cup, Mbark Boussoufa is going for glory with Emirati side Al Jazira at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017. Ahead of the tournament, he spoke to FIFA.com.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=boussoufa-we-want-to-put-al-jazira-on-the-map-2921059.html

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Senegal soar as top five hold firm

The concluding 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualifiers have made their mark on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with Senegal and the winners of the European zone play-offs among the biggest climbers.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2017/m=11/news=senegal-soar-as-top-five-hold-firm-2920750.html

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Hudson exits as New Zealand coach

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.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=hudson-exits-as-new-zealand-coach-2921043.html

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Gremio seize narrow advantage over Lanus

A lone strike from substitute Cicero with just seven minutes remaining has given Gremio a slim advantage after the opening leg of the Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=gremio-edge-narrow-advantage-over-lanus-2921021.html

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FIFA launches new series of strategic summits with member associations

FIFA has launched a second round of summits to bring together its member associations and discuss strategic matters for the future of the game.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-launches-new-series-of-strategic-summits-with-member-associations-2920963.html

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Bauza sacked as Saudi Arabia coach

After just five matches in charge of the Saudi Arabian national team, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation have sacked head coach Edgardo Bauza.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=bauza-sacked-as-saudi-arabia-coach-2920952.html

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Postecoglou steps down from Australia post

Ange Postecoglou has resigned as Australia coach just a week after leading the Socceroos to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=postecoglou-steps-down-from-australia-post-2920817.html

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