Katoto: You can&#۸۲۱۷;t turn back the clock
It’s not easy to miss Marie-Antoinette Katoto. Standing at 1.77m, she is the second tallest outfield player in the French team, after captain Wendie Renard. She’s also a real handful…
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France, Spain eye knockouts as Argentina aim to bounce back
Eight captivating contests make up matchday two of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, with a plethora of sides looking to power their way into the knockouts. Hosts France could secure…
Sandoval: Guatemala can be the surprise of the World Cup
Marvin Sandoval wants the near-misses and heartbreak to end. Guatemala have participated in the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ five times, and on each occasion the Central Americans have failed to…
Christiansen: Panama have an obligation to reach the World Cup
Panama were the revelation of the 2024 Copa America by capturing a second-place finish in Group C to reach the knockout stages. While that may have raised the eyebrows of…
Japan relying on youth in Olympic quest
Japan are the exception to the rule at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024, as the only one of the 16 teams to have no players over the age…
Ali Jasim&#۸۲۱۷;s whirlwind ۲۴ hours
“I hope the Iraqi fans can be proud of Ali Jasim. Our fans deserve to have big-name stars, whether they’re playing in Asia or Europe.” Many football fans outside of…
Zambian referee Chikotescha on her dream Olympic landmark
“The most important thing is not winning but taking part,” said Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the Olympic Games, in a 1908 speech extolling the values of Olympism. Admittedly,…
The Miracle of Bern
West Germany 3-2 Hungary Switzerland 1954 | Final Wankdorf Stadium, Bern Attendance: 62,500 Goals: Puskas (6), Czibor (8), Morlock (10), Rahn (18), Rahn (84) Teams West Germany Toni Turek; Jupp…
Record crowd for London ۲۰۱۲ showpiece
Wembley Stadium was the stage for the climax of the 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – and a mammoth crowd of 80,203 saw USA strike gold for the fourth time…
Messi stars in Argentina triumph
The Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 kicks off on 24 July. As we count down to the start of the competition, FIFA relives ten great moments in its illustrious…