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CIES study highlights diversity of 2018 FIFA World Cup™ squads

The CIES Football Observatory 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.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=cies-study-highlights-diversity-of-2018-fifa-world-cuptm-squads-2921426.html

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FIFA World Cup Original Trophy seen by over 220,000 Russians

As the 32 national teams eagerly await the outcome of the Final Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on 1 December, the prize they are all competing for next summer has completed the first stage of its tour around the Host Country.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-world-cup-original-trophy-seen-by-over-220-000-russians-2921423.html

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Collina: Referees can count on me

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.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=11/news=collina-referees-can-count-on-me-2921462.html

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Kane: If you want to win, you have to face the best

FIFA.com sat down with England striker Harry Kane to discuss the Three Lions’ successful passage to Russia 2018, his hopes for next year’s finals and his desire to be among the world’s best year after year.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=kane-if-you-want-to-win-you-have-to-face-the-best-2920511.html

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Close-up on Final Draw procedures

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.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=close-up-on-final-draw-procedures-2921440.html

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FIFA President lists what fans can expect from the World Cup in Russia

With just a few days to go until the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA President has listed ten things that fans can expect from the event that will get underway in Russia next June.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=fifa-president-lists-what-fans-can-expect-from-the-fifa-world-cup-in-r-2921107.html

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Urawa end decade-long drought in style

FIFA.com reviews Urawa Red Diamonds' AFC Champions League campaign as the J.League giants won their way through to a second FIFA Club World Cup.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=urawa-end-decade-long-drought-in-style-2921400.html

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SC launches first ever fully demountable FIFA World Cup™ stadium

Built using modular building blocks, each containing removable seats, concession stands, lavatories and other fundamental stadium elements, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium combines tournament experience and legacy planning in a revolutionary way to create a truly unique venue.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=sc-launches-first-ever-fully-demountable-fifa-world-cuptm-stadium-2921118.html

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Calculating the World Cup’s toughest draws

With the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ just days away, we look back on the most difficult World Cup groups since the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking was created in 1993.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=calculating-the-world-cup-s-toughest-draws-2921071.html

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A milestone en route to Russia

Thirty-six of the world's best referees and potential FIFA World Cup™ officials have convened 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. 

Source: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2017/m=11/news=a-milestone-en-route-to-russia-2921377.html

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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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