World Football
Despite Matias Almeyda's coaching career still being in its infancy, he has already earned a reputation for reviving struggling teams. He performed this feat in his first coaching role at River Plate back in 2011, which was followed by spells at Banfield and Chivas. In all three cases, he led his charges to silverware.
At the beginning of 2019, he accepted an offer to coach San Jose Earthquakes, who last season finished seven points adrift at the foot of the MLS table. Fast forward to today and the former Argentina international is helping his side fight for a play-off berth.
FIFA.com spoke to El Pelado to find out the secrets and philosophy behind his work, which include his admiration for Bushido, the Samurai's renowned code of conduct.
Despite Matias Almeyda's coaching career still being in its infancy, he has already earned a reputation for reviving struggling teams. He performed this feat in his first coaching role at River Plate back in 2011, which was followed by spells at Banfield and Chivas. In all three cases, he led his charges to silverware.
At the beginning of 2019, he accepted an offer to coach San Jose Earthquakes, who last season finished seven points adrift at the foot of the MLS table. Fast forward to today and the former Argentina international is helping his side fight for a play-off berth.
FIFA.com spoke to El Pelado to find out the secrets and philosophy behind his work, which include his admiration for Bushido, the Samurai's renowned code of conduct.
Back in my playing days I was a part of some gifted sides in which the coach made us play 4-4-2 and focus on passing down the flanks. What a waste of what we had to offer!
FIFA Women's World Cup
A host of winning veterans keyed the USA’s triumph at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ this past summer, but while the Stars and Stripes had a consistent foundation that strengthened their bid to become repeat world champions, there were also players making the most of gracing the stage for the first time.
The second-youngest player on the USA roster at 21 years old, forward Mallory Pugh played behind Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, three of the most prolific attackers in the country’s history.
For the Colorado native and Washington Spirit winger, France 2019 was a transformative experience on the international scene. Pugh chatted with FIFA.com about what the World Cup meant to her, what she learned from her team-mates and more.
A host of winning veterans keyed the USA’s triumph at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ this past summer, but while the Stars and Stripes had a consistent foundation that strengthened their bid to become repeat world champions, there were also players making the most of gracing the stage for the first time.
The second-youngest player on the USA roster at 21 years old, forward Mallory Pugh played behind Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, three of the most prolific attackers in the country’s history.
For the Colorado native and Washington Spirit winger, France 2019 was a transformative experience on the international scene. Pugh chatted with FIFA.com about what the World Cup meant to her, what she learned from her team-mates and more.
After the final, I felt like I’ve never been so motivated in my life. I’ve never felt anything like that – it’s the best feeling ever, and I want to feel that again.
Men's Olympic Football Tournament
While Stefan Kuntz is not one to blow his own trumpet, the German UEFA EURO 1996 winner has every reason to shout about his achievements. The 56-year-old has been doing outstanding work in the German Football Association (DFB)’s youth ranks for many years.
Having worked with many members of the current senior national team at youth level, his impact on the latest generation is also clear to see, with youngsters such as Schalke’s Alexander Nubel, Werder Bremen’s Maximilian Eggestein and Freiburg forward Luca Waldschmidt already becoming key players for their clubs.
Although the defending champions ultimately lost 2-1 to Spain in the final, they did enough to secure their place at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. Speaking with FIFA.com, the man with 25 international caps reflected on next summer’s tournament and the current situation in youth football.
While Stefan Kuntz is not one to blow his own trumpet, the German UEFA EURO 1996 winner has every reason to shout about his achievements. The 56-year-old has been doing outstanding work in the German Football Association (DFB)’s youth ranks for many years.
Having worked with many members of the current senior national team at youth level, his impact on the latest generation is also clear to see, with youngsters such as Schalke’s Alexander Nubel, Werder Bremen’s Maximilian Eggestein and Freiburg forward Luca Waldschmidt already becoming key players for their clubs.
Although the defending champions ultimately lost 2-1 to Spain in the final, they did enough to secure their place at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. Speaking with FIFA.com, the man with 25 international caps reflected on next summer’s tournament and the current situation in youth football.
The Olympic Football Tournament is like a little World Cup, so we’re looking forward to meeting unknown opponents from all around the world.
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