Tag: Lionel Messi

  • Ronaldo, Angerer, Heynckes, Neid triumph Ballon d’Or

    Zurich, Jan 13, 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the best player in the world for the second time after 2008 by carrying off the FIFA Ballon d’Or award, while German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has claimed her first women’s prize. Jupp Heynckes, the former coach of Bayern Munich, and Germany’s women’s national team coach Silvia…

  • Official Emblem of the FIFA U-20 World Cup

    Wellington – New Zealand, Nov 20, 2013: The Official Emblem of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 was unveiled today at Wellington Regional Stadium as 35,000 fans gathered for New Zealand’s World Cup qualifying match against Mexico. The design of the FIFA-developed logo demonstrates New Zealand’s unique culture and natural beauty as well…

  • Men’s shortlists for FIFA Ballon d’Or 2013 revealed

    Zurich, Oct 29, 2013: Four days after announcing 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 for 2013 awards, FIFA and France Football have today revealed the names for the men’s awards. The candidates for the FIFA Ballon…

  • Argentina call on Aguero, Barcos

    Argentina call on Aguero, Barcos

    August 24, 2012: Argentina have called up injured Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero for World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru next month. Aguero sustained a knee injury in City’s opening Premier League match against Southampton on Sunday and his club do not expect him back on duty until after the international break. City manager…

  • IPC Joins Forces with Barcelona Foundation

    The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has joined forces with the FC Barcelona Foundation to launch “We are what we do, we are what we achieve,” a campaign to raise awareness of people with a disability and train teachers how to implement inclusive sport. Supported by four Barcelona players from different sports, including the club’s all-time…