Spanish lend helping hand in Pacific

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between OFC and the Royal Spanish Football Federation in May of 2011 with the intention that support would be provided to OFC in a variety of areas, including implementing an exchange programme for players, teams and officials, assisting with World Cup preparations, supporting OFC in its social responsibility…

Seeing the progress that has been made in four short years, the federations of Tahiti and New Zealand have begun putting the foundations in place to make solid attempts to secure the Oceania berth at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2016.New Zealand Football futsal development officer Dave Payne attended a number of matches at…

Speaking before the gripping World Cup final between Brazil and Spain, Blatter said he was pleased with the inclusion of 24 teams at the event for the first time.“That format is the right format, and we will continue with 24 teams in the future,” Blatter said.He added that futsal is a growing game being played…

Regenass spent several days in Auckland, New Zealand, this week to help conduct a FIFA/OFC Financial Seminar and took the opportunity to assure the Oceania football family of the significance of their relationship with FIFA.“Although Oceania is far from Zurich geographically, it is always close to our thoughts and each time we think about what…

His strike secured a win against Guatemala and wrote the Kurukuru into the history books with their first ever World Cup victory.FIFA.com has selected the ten best goals of the tournament and amongst the Falcao’s and Ricardinho’s is the Oceania region’s very own representative.You have until November 21 to cast your vote so help make…