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India currently have a total of 243 points, which is higher than their previous figure of 217. This meant that The Blue Tigers moved up six places on the table as per the January edition of FIFA World Rankings. Why are India moving up so fast in the FIFA ladder? Read Goal’s view. India are now 19th in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) list in the rankings. Among the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) members, Maldives are now placed 145th, Bangladesh 190th, Nepal 175th, Bhutan 176th, Sri Lanka 196th and Pakistan 197th; as India continue to dominate the rankings among its neighbours....

Tournament director Javier Ceppi reflected on this issue saying, “An opening ceremony is not a usual aspect of the conduct of a Fifa U-17 World Cup because in these tournaments football is the real star. There was a query by the government of India at some point of time to do one but it is not confirmed that it will happen.” In case you didn’t know… Despite there not being a tradition of grand opening ceremonies being done at the U-17 World Cups, the government still wanted to go ahead with their idea....

A lot has been learned by the India U17s during their maiden foray into the global elite, where teams can punish you for every little mistake. Jitendra Singh witnessed it firsthand during the opening game against the USA when his lax positioning allowed the street-wise Americans to gain spatial advantage and subsequently earn a penalty. That aside, there were plenty of moments during India’s three World Cup games where one moment of madness brought down an entire house - the most notable being the occasions where the Colts missed the goal by a matter of inches, when Anwar Ali and Rahul Kannoly Praveen rattled the woodwork and left the crowd gasping in frustration....

The Indian men’s squad will be led by Manpreet Singh, while Harmanpreet Singh will be the vice-captain of the team. The last time India were up against France was during the 2015 Fintro Hockey World League Semi-Final Antwerp in Belgium. India won the match 3-2. India, who will play two matches apiece against both teams on the tour, are aiming to gain momentum and make a positive start to the busy 2022 season....

In the first quarter, both teams had equal chances of scoring goals but could not convert any of them. England earned two penalty corners but was unable to convert any of them into goals. The England players attacked continuously but the Indian defense was solid enough to deny the hosts a chance at goal. The score at the end of the first quarter was 0-0. The second quarter saw England continuing to attack more and more and keep the ball in the Indian half mostly but the Indian defense could not be penetrated....

The trailer is the strongest yet for the film, with a focus on Romanoff’s past, her family and her enemies. The film is set to close the arc of Black Widow, who sacrificed her life to save the world in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Black Widow is set to be the first film of Marvel’s Phase 4, the evolution of the studio’s storytelling after the completion of the Infinity Saga. While the film is the start of the new slate, it takes place in Marvel’s Phase 3, with a story that falls between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War....

Fast forward 17 years to the year 2020, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is being remastered. Fans are hyped as the game will be available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile, and will even feature complete cross-play support. For many, it seemed that the barrier to entry had dissipated, but recent news has shown that it isn’t completely gone just yet. Square Enix has announced that Crystal Chronicles will not support local co-op, meaning the only way to play with friends is online....

An electric guitar may seem out of place in the fantastical world of Final Fantasy 14. But dedicated fans who watched the digital Fan Fest event in early May know why this item is suddenly appearing in-game. The notorious composer Masayoshi Soken announced during the event that Final Fantasy 14 was collaborating with the famous guitar manufacturer Fender to produce a line of unique guitars featuring a Final Fantasy 14 motif....

RELATED: FIFA 21: Best Premier League Build For FUT Whether playing competitively online or locally with friends, players will make the most out of their time with Volta if they take some time to get to know their preferred teams. Playing to the best footballers’ strengths can greatly improve one’s output on the field, especially in the fiercely competitive online game modes. 10 Paul Pogba With 85-rated dribbling and a passing rating of 86, the Frenchman has the right combination of skills to quickly get the ball across from one end of the pitch to another, which is crucial in the fast-paced Volta matches....

RELATED: 5 Games With Overpriced Microtransactions (& 5 Ridiculous Digital Goods Gamers Actually Wanted) It’s always great to see some of the young up-and-coming players being given the recognition they deserve, and there’s plenty of that to be found in FIFA 21. It’s been a pretty tough update, though, for some of the more established players, while others have been incredibly lucky. As with every year, a fair few of the ratings are likely to leave fans a little puzzled....

The TOTW promo is arguably one of the earliest promos that continues throughout the game’s life cycle every year. The TOTW contains special cards for footballers who perform exceptionally well in real-life matches. These cards are available in all packs but have lesser odds of obtaining them. The lower odds, coupled with the boosted stats, make the price of these cards pretty high, and the TOTW cards are also helpful in completing SBCs....

Dani Olmo, a Spanish midfielder representing RB Leipzig, is the last player commended with a TOTY Honorable Mention card. Like TOTY cards, players are hit with massive upgrades to their base stats in their Honorable Mention cards. EA Sports released TOTY Honorable Mention cards to accommodate the talented players who missed out on the TOTY promo. The newly released TOTY variant of Dani Olmo can be redeemed by completing the tasks listed below....

Pele’s legacy is synonymous with the sport of football itself, which is evident by his depictions in the world of FIFA 23 as well. With an incredible rating of 98 overall, his Prime Icon version is the highest-rated item in the game and is sought-after by pros and casuals alike. Fans can get their hands on Prime Icon Pele for five-game loan via latest SBC in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team How to complete the loan SBC?...

Arsenal are one defeat from disaster The 52-year-old, chief officer for technical development at world football’s governing body, says that he is determined to stamp out the number of incidents in which players confront officials. Van Basten has proposed a rugby-style rule that would allow only team captains to speak to the referee, in order to reduce the amount of time wasted during arguments. “I’m sure the behaviour of the players can be better....

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is driving his agenda of adding new and bigger competitions, even as FIFA prepares a June 13 vote in Moscow to pick a 2026 World Cup host: Morocco or the United States-led North American bid. It is FIFA’s most intense pre-World Cup period since a financial crisis ahead of the 2002 edition. In his day, former president Sepp Blatter ensured FIFA would not be so distracted so close to a World Cup that almost entirely funds the governing body....

New Zealand recorded their best ever finish at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after finishing third by defeating Canada at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo, Uruguay. Both teams should be happy with their achievements as Canada created history by registering their finest ever performance too, finishing fourth at the Championships. The Young Football Ferns pressed high from the beginning, scoring the quickest goal in the history of FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup - within just 15 seconds....

Apart from that tag, Brazil boasts of perhaps the best attacking unit in the tounament. On paper at least. The experience of Hulk, Fred, Willian and Oscar have establsihed themselves as World CLass players. Neymar however, is the heart beat of that attacking unit. Following the heart break of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Santos discovered a starlet. He dazzled them with his jaw-dropping skill and ball control. Little did anyone know that he would carry the mantle of the Brazilian attack in the future....

Seeking their fourth title, Brazil won all their matches to top Group D. They began with a dominating 2-1 win over title-contenders Spain and then outplayed both North Korea and Niger with identical 2-0 margins to set up a round of 16 clash with Group E’s third-place finishers Honduras. But they are not expected to have it this easy against the South American giants, who have been in excellent form so far....