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This document lays out a plan to further modernise the football world, make it increasingly inclusive and pave the way to a landscape in which, one day, we will have around 50 national teams and 50 clubs from all continents at a top competitive level. This is a vision to make football truly global.
Peru
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Jefferson Farfan told us how he was coping with quarantine in Russia, where he plays for Lokomotiv Moscow. At the time we spoke, the Peruvian idol was unaware that he had tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by a club statement just a few hours later.
The footballing hiatus in Russia had allowed the 35-year-old additional time to prepare for a return to action following a knee injury suffered at the last Copa America, which kept him on the sidelines for over six months.
Having been looking forward to a return on 21 June, the date the Russian Premier League is scheduled to restart, Farfan will now only resume training "in three or four weeks" according to his club.
During his chat with FIFA.com, the player spoke about his preparations for a return to action and the Peruvian national team, for which he is the second-highest scorer (27 goals) and the sixth-most capped player (95 internationals).
In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, Jefferson Farfan told us how he was coping with quarantine in Russia, where he plays for Lokomotiv Moscow. At the time we spoke, the Peruvian idol was unaware that had tested positive for COVID-19, as confirmed by a club statement just a few hours later.
The footballing hiatus in Russia had allowed the 35-year-old additional time to prepare for a return to action following a knee injury suffered at the last Copa America, which kept him on the sidelines for over six months.
Having been looking forward to a return on June 21, the date the Russian Premier League is scheduled to restart, Farfan will now only resume training "in three or four weeks" according to his club.
During his chat with FIFA.com, the player spoke about his preparations for a return to action and the Peruvian national team, for which he is the second-highest scorer (27 goals) and the sixth-most capped player (95 internationals).
Peru used to be the ‘ugly ducklings' of the World Cup qualifiers, a period I lived through. Those days are over.
Italy
He was not the biggest, the strongest, the most powerful or the fastest of defenders, but he is right up there with the very best of them.
In the land of catenaccio, Baresi was king; a libero who revolutionised the position, a captain who led by example, and a leader who commanded respect without needing to say a great deal.
For 20 years, from 1977 to 1997, this master of the defensive arts stayed true to one club: AC Milan.
And during the course of an international career that spanned 14 years, from 1980 to 1994, he won 81 caps and played a part in some of Italy’s finest ever achievements.
A FIFA Legend, Baresi has some fascinating stories to tell as he turns 60, not least about the three FIFA World Cup™ competitions he graced.
To mark his birthday, FIFA.com asked him to look back on his career and give his views on today’s defenders.
He was not the biggest, the strongest, the most powerful or the fastest of defenders, but he is right up there with the very best of them.
In the land of catenaccio, Baresi was king; a libero who revolutionised the position, a captain who led by example, and a leader who commanded respect without needing to say a great deal.
For 20 years, from 1977 to 1997, this master of the defensive arts stayed true to one club: AC Milan. And during the course of an international career that spanned 14 years, from 1980 to 1994, he won 81 caps and played a part in some of Italy’s finest ever achievements.
A FIFA Legend, Baresi has some fascinating stories to tell as he turns 60, not least about the three FIFA World Cup™ competitions he graced. To mark his birthday, FIFA.com asked him to look back on his career and give his views on today’s defenders.l
The defender who really stands out is Virgil van Dijk, who’s shown the quality, character and strength that a defender needs to have to be a successful leader of a team like Liverpool.
Qatar 2022
Whenever a young player generates hype, there’s always a degree of doubt as to whether it is founded or whether we’re all getting a little ahead of ourselves. In Jonathan David’s case, there is real hype and it is based on a stack of legitimate, jaw-dropping statistics.
David turned 20 just over three months ago and with 28 goals for club and country in 2019 he became Canada’s highest-scoring forward over the last 20 years. At the age of 19, he won the golden boot at the Concacaf Gold Cup (six goals – a Canada record) and was named Canadian Player of the Year by the member association. We’ll say it once more: he was 19.
FIFA.com chatted exclusively with David, whose pure love of playing the game was summed up clearly in his response to what his greatest challenge is during the COVID-19 pandemic. “For me, it’s just not playing football.”
Whenever a young player generates hype, there’s always a degree of doubt as to whether it is founded or whether we’re all getting a little ahead of ourselves. In Jonathan David’s case, there is real hype and it is based on a stack of legitimate, jaw-dropping statistics.
David turned 20 just over three months ago and with 28 goals for club and country in 2019 he became Canada’s highest-scoring forward over the last 20 years. At the age of 19, he won the golden boot at the Concacaf Gold Cup (six goals – a Canada record) and was named Canadian Player of the Year by the member association. We’ll say it once more: he was 19.
FIFA.com chatted exclusively with David, whose pure love of playing the game was summed up clearly in his response to what his greatest challenge is during the COVID-19 pandemic. “For me, it’s just not playing football.”
Right now we’re in a good place. This is possibly the most talented group from Canada of all time, or at least for a long time.
Ranking remains static as the world fights Covid-19
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Belgium
Pts. 1765
France
Pts. 1733
Brazil
Pts. 1712
England
Pts. 1661
Uruguay
Pts. 1645
Croatia
Pts. 1642
Zambia soar as tournaments, qualifiers make their mark
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USA
Pts. 2181
Germany
Pts. 2090
France
Pts. 2036
Netherlands
Pts. 2032
Sweden
Pts. 2007
England
Pts. 1999
As the world’s number one sport, football is uniquely placed to strengthen initiatives that can improve the lives of young people around the world.
The Football Association
Mental health takes centre stage in England
FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking
Men's Ranking #4
Women's Ranking #6
