Valcke says the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was a huge success with far-reaching scope and exceeded all expectations.“This was the first senior FIFA competition ever to have been held…
But who is Angelo Schirinzi?How did he go from the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland to the golden beaches of French Polynesia? And more importantly, how did he take this side…
In his second World Cup appearance Pado officiated during six matches including taking the helm for the Group A encounter between United Arab Emirates and Spain and Russia’s quarter-final against…
From the President of Tahiti to the individuals among a huge crowd who packed into To’ata Stadium and the fan zone over the past two weeks – everyone is lending…
The 28-year-old proved one of the sensations of the tournament with his prowess and accuracy on the sand.A fearless and athletic presence in the host team’s electrifying front line he…
In a match that finished 6-6 after regular time, then 7-7 after extra-time, the over-achieving host nation can be proud of its tournament.Expected to be swatted aside with some degree…
In what has been one of the most memorable World Cup campaigns of any Oceania side to date the hosts were slowly undone by the experienced Russians who took the…
The hopes of a nation were dashed overnight as the Solomon Islands were beaten 7-6 in a thrilling showdown with El Salvador which sent the Bilikiki crashing out of the…
Neither side was keen to concede first in a tension-gripped opening spell but it was the home side that struck first with Tahiti’s Heimanu Taiarui collecting a loose ball at…
The Tiki Toa beat the South American champions in a pre-tournament friendly but Schirinzi says in a competition like the World Cup past results remain in the past.“We have the…