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Tough decision in the Calcioscommesse case
The scandal in Italy, in which Juventus coach Antonio Conte and several other persons was directly involved in football phenomenon from the Boot, reached the final stage. Antonio Conte’s case was complicated by recent appearances, the coach is now accused that he knew about the arrangements from Italian football, but didn’t denounce anyone. For complicity he could be excluded from …
by Football Pub on July 31st, 2012 Leave a comment »
55 players shortlisted for FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011
FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, and FIFA announced the 55 players shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011 (see full list below), which is to be revealed at the FIFA Ballon d’Or in Zurich on 9 January 2012. The 50,000 professional footballers belonging to the players’ unions across the world that form FIFPro took part in a secret ballot …
by Adrian Murray on December 2nd, 2011 Leave a comment »
2011 FIFA Puskas Award: Ten best goals of the year announced
The race to determine the winner of the FIFA Puskás Award for the “best goal of the year” has started on FIFA.com. Fans from across the world will decide which of the ten goals selected by FIFA’s football experts will be the winner of this award. Videos of the ten goals, as well as the list of scorers and the …
by Jack Dorsey on November 24th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Who is your favourite for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011?
The candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award have been unveiled, and the final decisions will be made by the captains and head coaches of the men’s national teams as well as by international media representatives selected by France Football. The lists of 23 candidates have been drawn up by football experts from the Football Committee, the Technical and Development …
by Adrian Murray on November 10th, 2011 1 Comments »
FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2011 candidates revealed
One week after FIFA and France Football announced the names of the candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football awards for 2011, they have also revealed the names for the men’s awards. The candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award and for the FIFA World Coach …
by Adrian Murray on November 7th, 2011 Leave a comment »
European legends to receive UEFA award
109 of European football legends to be honoured by UEFA with a special award to players who have made 100 or more international appearances. Consisting of a commemorative cap and medal, the award is distributed at UEFA EURO 2012 qualifers, starting this week, and friendlies involving next year’s co-hosts Poland and Ukraine. See below the list of players who have made …
by Football Pub on September 3rd, 2011 1 Comments »
Lionel Messi wins UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2010-2011
On the occasion of a special ceremony that was held in Monaco during the 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League group stage draw, FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi was voted the inaugural winner of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award for the season 2010-2011. The Argentinian international claimed a total of thirty-eight votes for the newly-created award, leaving his teammate Xavi …
by Football Pub on August 26th, 2011 1 Comments »