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Beach showdown in paradise

13 September 2013
Beach showdown in paradise

The global giants of beach football descend on the breathtaking French Polynesian island of Tahiti in September to compete for the biggest prize in the sport – the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013. Set among the precious coral reefs and volcanic rock of the southern Pacific Ocean, Tahiti will guarantee a spectacular backdrop to…

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12 September 2013
Competition boosted by FIFA support

Since the competition kicked off last month more than 300 players have been introduced to the world game, with participants coming from 18 schools in NCD.With the support from FIFA, PNGFA aims to further develop women’s football in the country to be more competitive on the world stage.On Saturday each team participating in the FIFA…

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12 September 2013
Valcke to stop-over in Auckland

The visit coincides with Oceania Football Confederation plans to enhance its profile in Pacific sport with a ‘Home of Football’.The base for football activities is to be located at Ngahue Reserve in St John, Auckland where it will also join Auckland Netball and Tennis Auckland in creating a sporting hub in the area.Valcke’s whirlwind two-day…

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12 September 2013
League relaunch a success

The seven-week league kicked off in late August at the Savai’i Regional Technical Centre in Iva, Savai’i, following the site’s official inauguration on 24 August.The purpose of the league is to provide local clubs with an introductory tournament which will help them to gain a better understanding of the laws of the game, the format…

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12 September 2013
Roy happy to return hometown favour

While at home visiting family, Krishna scheduled time to head a two-day coaching clinic in the Nadi district, sharing the knowledge and skills he has picked up in a career brimming with local and international experience,The former Labasa star says it was a great experience visiting Nadi Sangam Primary School and Sabeto Primary and meeting…

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12 September 2013
Argentina eye beach soccer glory

There is a saying in Spanish that translates as, “He can’t see the wood for the trees”, and Franceschini knows it well.The Argentinian beach soccer player was reluctant to look at the bigger picture as he prepares for his sixth appearance at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti.The facts are these: for the…

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12 September 2013
Durante’s Kiwi status confirmed

FIFA launched disciplinary procedures against New Zealand Football in June after a complaint was made concerning Durante’s appearance for New Zealand against the Solomon Islands in a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier on 26 March.The FIFA disciplinary proceedings related to article 55 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and article 8 of the Regulations for 2014…

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11 September 2013
Football Ferns named for Valias Cup

The squad is a mixture of established players and recent additions including Elizabeth Milne and defender Meikayla Moore, who caps off a fine season with Coastal Spirit with her first senior call up. Moore is part of the Coastal Spirit team that has reached the ASB Women’s Knockout Cup Final.“This group of players have been…

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11 September 2013
Naka, Hale to lead Bilikiki charge

The duo have played 68 top grade matches between them, including every single match that Solomon Islands has played in the discipline since it entered competitive beach soccer in 2006.Naka has scored 52 goals in his career for an average of one and-a-half goals per match but Hale’s position as a goalkeeper makes him an…

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11 September 2013
AS Tefana take Top 8 title

The first edition of the Coupe des Top 8 was held at the Federation Tahitienne de Football technical headquarters in Pirae with eight teams taking part in the three-day competition.Following their visit to Wellington, New Zealand to attend the FIFA Women’s Football Seminar, James Perry and Angela Taiarui of the FTF launched the tournament to…

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