First woman elected to FIFA Executive Committee

After downing the U-20 side from the ‘U’ of Chile, coach Eddy Etaeta’s troupes showed they are on their way to matching a professional team when they beat second division Chilean club Deportes Magallanes 2-1.As in the previous match, Etaeta used the opportunity to give as many of his players as possible some game time,…

Arriving in Chile via Easter Island the 23 man squad were greeted by freezing temperatures combined with rain – a shock to their systems after leaving the sunny beaches of home.Following a trip of close to ten hours recuperation was key so following a quiet night in the side took a walk around the neighbourhood…

Working with the trio since preparations began for next month’s Confederation Cup, goalkeeper coach Alexandre Hennechart says this relationship is benefits, rather than hinders, their progress.“Solidarity between the keepers really does exist. When you work with somebody you want them to succeed, that’s what creates the bond in the group,” Hennechart says.He says while the…

Hekari United defeated Gigira Laitepo Morobe 3-0 in the 1st semi-final match played at Sir John Guise Stadium over the weekend. The win for Jerry Allen coached side now means they will appear in a record, six consecutive grand-final since the inception of the competition in 2006. Hekari United striker Raymond Gunemba starred for his…

The pulling power of working on the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 drew applications from New Zealand and around the World with an excellent mix of major event and football specific knowledge and experience. All six of the key senior management positions – Commercial Director, Competition Director, Corporate Services Director, Leverage and Legacy…