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2017 provided some fascinating numbers during the past year in the world of football. FIFA.com takes a closer look at the ones that make for interesting reading.

This week features Gordon Banks talking about one of the greatest saves in history, Kylian Mbappe revealing why he chose Paris over Madrid, and Zico speaking of his optimism for Brazil's chances at Russia 2018.

Marta talks exclusively with FIFA.com about Brazil’s push for FIFA Women’s World Cup success at France 2019, her long-term plans on and off the pitch, and much more.

As midnight struck in London on 30 December 2017, the latest names to be recognised in the traditional Queen’s New Year Honours List were revealed. Among the list was the citation: Joyce Evelyn, Mrs. COOK, O.B.E. For services to Sport and Accessibility.

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.

FIFA 1904 has brought readers stunning off-the-pitch images of the beautiful game in 2017. FIFA.com highlights 12 extraordinary pictures that were included in this year's editions.

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.

Women’s football is an integral part of FIFA.com – and not just during tournaments. Many current and former players, coaches and important figures within national associations have fielded questions from us this year.