Fantasy opens its doors

This week, coaches formally handed in their provisional squads for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, a move that sent many fans into a fever as they agonised over squad inclusions and exclusions.

For fantasy managers, the announcement means that it’s time to register your fantasy teams and prepare for the launch of the McDonald’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Fantasy game on 4 June. The game launch takes place shortly after the announcement of the final 23-man squads for all participating 2010 FIFA World Cup teams. To register your fantasy team now, click on the 'Register for Fantasy' link to the right of this article.

The Grand Prize for the overall winner of McDonald’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Fantasy is a Kia car. There will also be tons of prizes up for grabs up in each of the sevens rounds.

Why should I play McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy?
It’s competitive, it’s free to play, it’s packed with prizes and it makes watching FIFA World Cup matches even more exciting.

When can I start playing?
Fantasy managers will be able to step into the market and start selecting their 23-man squad from 4 June. Until then, fantasy managers will have to content themselves with registering, picking team names, setting up private leagues and familiarizing themselves with the game format and rules.

New fantasy format
McDonald’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Fantasy is significantly different from its predecessor - McDonald’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Fantasy. Be sure to use this time before the game launches to read up on all the game rules and FAQs. There will also be a fantasy feed running throughout the tournament; the feed will provide fantasy managers with the latest news, tips, announcements and game information.

McDonald’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Fantasy is just one of the many games, competitions and features available to FIFA.com Club members. If you have not already, join the Club and enjoy exclusive access to 2010 FIFA World Cup content and competitions

source: http://www.fifa.com

Young stars shine at Chile 2008

The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008 will be remembered for various reasons: it yielded more goals than any of the three previous editions of the competition, it produced the 300th and 400th goals in the tournament's history and it also saw USA win the trophy for the second time. But, above all, it will be remembered for the legacy it has left the host nation.

The Chilean government gave its wholehearted backing to the event, rebuilding four stadiums to stage the matches. Furthermore, the Chilean FA (ANFP) underlined its commitment to women's football before the tournament even started by supporting the creation of an exciting new league championship and assisting the women's U-20 national team with its preparations for the big occasion.

And although the Rojitas failed to win any of their three games and fell at the first hurdle, they delighted the local fans with their courageous performances, which bode well for the future. Likewise, the response of the fans throughout the tournament showed that women's football has its place in South American society, which has traditionally been far more supportive of the men's game.

Aside from this cultural advance, Chile 2008 also saw the United States regain the trophy they first won at the inaugural competition at Canada 2002. Coach Tony DiCicco, who guided the Stars and Stripes to glory at the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 1999, worked his magic once more with a new generation of exciting talents spearheaded by strike duo Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. Between them Leroux and Naeher also accounted for the three main individual awards.

The Americans sealed their return to the top in style, seeing off reigning champions Korea DPR in the final, who bounced back from defeat to Brazil in their opening game to mount a strong defence of the title they won at Russia 2006. Refusing to panic after seeing his side go down to the South Americans, coach Choe Kwang Sok was confident his side would shake the jetlag out of their system and regain the solidity that has made them so feared. Their subsequent progress proved him right and only the superior finishing of the US strikers prevented his charges from retaining the cup.

Time to reflect
Despite making a winning start against the Koreans and sauntering into the last eight, the Brazilians failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time. Blessed with a wealth of gifted individuals, the Canarinha nevertheless showed a lack of tactical nous in their quarter-final against Germany, falling to a disappointing defeat that showed they still have much to do to compensate for the departures of Marta and Cristiane.

Their Latin American colleagues all have room for improvement as well. Chile, Mexico and Argentina failed to progress beyond the first round and will have to wait another two years at least before they can make the big breakthrough.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the tournament, however, was the elimination of China PR in the group phase. Runners-up in 2006 and 2004, the vaunted Chinese kicked off with an underwhelming draw against Argentina before losing to France, with victory against USA's second-string coming too late to save them. Although their coach said they had travelled to Chile to learn, much more was expected of them.

One side who can be content with their showing are France, who finished fourth after reaching the semis for the first time ever. And it could have been so much better for the Bleuettes, who will no doubt be ruing a late and costly lapse in concentration in their semi-final meeting with Korea DPR. Even so, with Eugenie Le Sommer's intelligent play, Nora Coton Pelagie's goalscoring instincts and the strength of Marie-Laure Delie, the French have the potential to achieve great things in the future.

Japan are another side with grounds for optimism. The Young Nadeshiko's attractive passing game drew warm applause wherever they went, with midfielder Natsuko Hara the pick of a talented crop. What the Asians now need to work on is their mental game.

New Zealand also deserve an honourable mention. The Antipodeans are improving with every tournament and were only denied a place in the knockout rounds when England grabbed an injury-time equaliser in their final group game. With no fewer than nine U-17 players in their squad, however, the Young Football Ferns have their sights firmly set on Germany 2010.

Thanks Chile, it was great. Bis bald in Deutschland!

Participants
Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, China PR, Congo DR, Norway, Japan, Korea DPR, New Zealand, Nigeria and USA

Stadiums and venues
Estadio Municipal de La Florida (Santiago), Estadio German Becker (Temuco), Estadio Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso (Coquimbo), Estadio Nelson Oyarzun (Chillan)

Final standings
1. USA
2. Korea DPR
3. Germany
4. France

Rising stars
Sydney Leroux (USA), Erika (BRA), Alex Morgan (USA), Natsuko Hara (JPN), Rita Chikwelu (NGA) Alyssa Naeher (USA), Nicole Banecki (GER), Eugenie Le Sommer (FRA), Tony Duggan (ENG), Rosie White (NZL), Ra Un Sim (PRK), Ri Jong Si (PRK), Kim Kulig (GER).

Fair Play award: USA

Total goals: 113

Leading scorers
5: Sydney Leroux (USA)
4: Ri Ye Gyong (PRK), Alex Morgan (USA), Eugenie Le Sommer (FRA)

source:http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup

Asian celebration at Russia 2006

The recently concluded FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship Russia 2006 was an unmitigated Asian success story, with the continent's two top sides confirming themselves as the new standard bearers in women's youth football.

Korea DPR's coronation provided the biggest surprise of a spectacular three-week competition that illustrated both the continued evolution of the women's game and the emergence of some prodigiously talented individuals.

Read on as FIFA.com takes a look a back at the main talking points from this year's competition.

Koreans crowned, Ma honoured

When Korea DPR defeated reigning champions Germany on the opening day of the tournament, no-one knew whether it was a case of beginner's luck or the emergence of a serious contender for the crown.

Needless to say, as the competition progressed, Choe Kwang Sok's side dispelled any doubts about their potential with a series of efficient displays inspired by the likes of playmaker Kim Kyong Hwa, defender Hong Myong Gum and striker Kil Son Hui.

While the North Koreans were steering a faultless course through the early rounds, China PR peerless captain Ma Xiaoxu set about the task of leading the Steel Rosebuds to similar heights. Such was the contribution made by Ma to her team's cause, in fact, the player had the tournament's top two individual awards - the adidas Golden Shoe and Golden Ball, for top scorer and best player respectively - to offer some consolation for her side's second-place finish.

By the time the tournament reached its climax on 3 September, the two Asian sides found themselves in opposite corners in a reprise of the AFC Asian U-19 Women's Championship final they had contested just months earlier. On a night when torrential rain and slippery conditions did its best to put a damper on festivities, Korea DPR did not put a foot wrong, inflicting a painful 5-0 defeat on their Asian rivals to deservedly lift the world crown.

For the second edition in a row, the Steel Rosebuds could have no complaints about having to make do with the runners-up spot.

Brazil bag bronze

The Canarinhas were dealt a serious pre-tournament blow when it was confirmed that they would travel to Russia without the mercurial Marta after her club side denied her permission to play.

However, even without their star player, the South Americans still managed to secure a creditable bronze, and in the process end an ill-fated sequence that had seen them lose the third-place play-off at the two previous editions.

Despite not showing their customary attacking flair - they scored a mere four goals in six games - Jorge Barcelos' girls battled through to the last four and finally secured a podium finish after beating the USA on penalties. With no Marta, the skill and speed of Fabiana were vital, as was the shot-stopping ability of goalkeeper Barbara, who was a key factor in her side's excellent defensive record.

Germany, meanwhile, were unable to replicate the glory days of Thailand 2004 and crashed out at the quarter-final stage against a USA side that improved steadily as the tournament wore on. Although the defending champions bounced back from an early reverse against the Koreans with emphatic back-to-back wins in their group, they were simply outclassed by the impressive US, who racked up a 4-1 quarter-final win.

The Americans' coach, Tim Schulz, made full use of his squad, rotating his players without impinging on either the team's balance or effectiveness. In the end, however, two things prevented them enjoying a better finish: their inability to turn spells of dominance into goals, and their misfortune from the penalty spot. In fact, it was back-to-back penalty shoot-out defeats, in the semi-final and match for third place, which denied them the kind of success that, with a little more luck, could have been within their reach.

Encouraging signs and a few disappointments

Another side unable to improve on their showing of two years ago were hosts Russia, who bowed out after a 4-0 mauling at the hands of China PR in the last eight.

Afterwards, a disappointed Russia coach Valentin Grishin rued the injury problems and fatigue which he said had affected his team's displays. Whatever the reasons, the performance of star players like goalkeeper Elvira Todua and striker Elena Danilova fell well below expectations, the former showing uncharacteristic nerves in front of her home support, and the latter failing to find the target throughout the entire tournament.

The elimination of Nigeria and France, while perhaps more dramatic, was none less painful. Late goals destroyed the hopes of both sides after closely-fought quarter-final ties against Brazil and Korea DPR respectively. Both, though, could claim to have been hard done by, and will surely feature prominently in future editions.

New Zealand's maiden appearance at a FIFA World Championship also provided grounds for optimism. Despite an opening-day reverse to neighbours Australia, the Kiwis came within a whisker of what would have been a deserved draw against the hosts, before eventually winning their first point against the powerful Brazilians.

By contrast, the premature exits of Australia and Canada left both sides with a sour taste in their mouths. Already experienced campaigners at this level, the Young Matildas and their Canuck counterparts arrived with great expectations, but despite showing occasional signs of promise, failed to even get past the group phase.

Two other sides who had hoped for better things were Mexico and Argentina. One win apiece was insufficient to carry the pair into the knockout phase, but their participation alone should provide an impetus to women's football in their respective homelands, where football has traditionally been almost exclusively male.

Also worthy of praise were Congo DR, who, in spite of the complicated situation in their homeland, managed to field a solid and promising side who made life difficult for such formidable opponents as the USA (1-2) and France (0-1) in their debut appearance in this tournament.

For Finland and Switzerland, Europe's final representatives, there was much to ponder after disappointing performances at Russia 2006 that owed much to some slipshod defending and a paucity of ideas in attack.

Participants
Russia, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, China PR, Nigeria, Canada, Germany, Korea DPR, Switzerland, Mexico, USA, France, Argentina, Congo DR.

Final Standings

1. Korea DPR
   
   
2. China PR
   
   
3. Brazil
   
   
4. USA

All-Stars
Zhang Yanru (CHN), Val Henderson (USA), Hong Myong Gum (PRK), Celia Okoyino Da Mbabi (GER), Kim Kyong Hwa (PRK), Ma Xiaoxu (CHN), Cynthia Uwak (NGA), Kil Son Hui (PRK), Fabiana (BRA), Danesha Adams (USA).

Stadiums
Petrovsky (St Petersburg), Podmoskovie (Shchelkovo, Moscow), Dynamo, Torpedo and Lokomotiv (all Moscow)

Number of goals
106 (average of 3.31 per game)

Top scorers
5 goals (2 assists): Ma Xiaoxu (CHN)
5 goals (1 assist): Kim Song Hui (PRK)
3 goals: Anna Blasse (GER)

source:http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup

Thailand 2004: Germanic dominance confirmed

At the close of 2004, Germany have gone a long way to eclipsing the United States as the pre-eminent power in the women's game. Their first FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship laurels, earned in Thailand in November, coupled with the senior side's rampaging run to the top of the heap at the FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 surely have the Teutonic go-getters firmly entrenched at the pinnacle of femme football.

A competition packed to the rafters with surprises, fine play and marked improvements in overall quality from the inaugural competition just two years ago, Thailand 2004 looks every bit a watershed for the women's game. Join FIFA.com for a look back at a fabulous month of fine football from Siam.

Germany, nearly perfect

Beginning their Siamese scorched-earth campaign in stunning style with a 6-0 drubbing of overly gracious hosts Thailand, the German's were a force from the start. Led by the goalmouth intimidation of Anja Mittag, the finals second-top scorer and third-best player, the Europeans were irresistible in attack. And with a bit of aid from up-and-comers Celia Okoyino Da Mbabi and super-sub-turned-full-timer Patricia Hanebeck, the Germans only real stumble came when outstanding net minder Tessa Rinkes let three in to confirm a fine fight back in the 3-3 draw with 2002 finalists Canada in their last group match.

But with two wins (4-0 over Australia and 6-0 over Thailand) and a draw (3-3 against Canada) in the group stages, the Germans kept on rolling into knockout rounds. In what coach Silvia Neid called "the toughest match of the finals," the quarter-final with plucky, much-improved Nigeria proved trickier than most would have suspected. Down 0-1 with only six minutes to go, who else but Mittag managed to equalise and force penalties. The Germans went on to win thanks to a final, crucial spot kick from the incomparable striker and saviour to march on to the semi-finals - where they thrashed previously flawless holders the USA 3-1 at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok.

Shanghai Surprise as China reach final

Many suspected the final to be a replay of the ultimate match of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in Athens between the steady United States and brilliant Brazil. But football being a funny old game, the two entertainers were forced to battle it out for bronze in a humiliating 27 November under card.
Instead of the much-anticipated glamour tie, the final pitted Germany against surprise package China. With the Asians' once-proud reputation in the women's game suddenly off the rails, new boss Wang Haiming's tactical acumen and shrewd knowledge of his team's weaknesses and strengths may well signal a renaissance of sorts in the Far Eastern nation.

Never likely to threaten wonder women Brazil in terms of the flair, the organised and disciplined Steel Rosebuds played to their strengths throughout the finals. With a focus on counter-attack and stifling defence, the red-clad side were a tough team to master. After finishing behind Brazil in the group stages, the Chinese met up again with the Samba Princesses in the semis after surprising finals top scorer Brittany Timko and ten-woman Canada in the quarters. Many expected a mismatch - and that is exactly what transpired as Brazil's defensive frailties were laid bare in the face of a smothering, time-wasting Asian onslaught.

The final against Germany was a road too far for brave China however. With their 117-minute clean sheet streak gone after only four minutes, the myth of their defensive invincibility was torn asunder. And in truth the 2-0 scoreline could have been much worse for the spirited East Asians.

Marta, Marta, Marta!

Short-listed for FIFA Women's Player of the Year, it was no big surprise that Brazil's Sweden-based sparkplug Marta shone brightly on the Siamese stage. What was shocking however, was the style, grace and overall dominance she brought to the table in her second FIFA U-19 Women's finals. After shining with the senior side at 2003's FIFA Women's World Cup in the U.S., Marta's smashing precision, brilliant ability and emotional bustle brought her hands-down acclaim in Thailand. A no brainier for adidas Golden Ball as tournament top player, she was head-and-shoulders above even Silver and Bronze ball winners Angie Woznuk of the USA and Anja Mittag.

Marked improvement from Canada

Thailand 2004 was considered a huge step up from the inaugural instalment of the competition held in Canada in the summer of 2002. With vast improvement noted by FIFA's Technical Study Group (TSG), coaches, journalists and players, the competition stands as proof positive of drastic growth currently being felt in the women's game. Traditionally non-female footballing hotbeds like Italy, Spain and Russia all flexed a certain degree of muscle. All in all, the only side well and truly out of their depth were unfortunate goalless hosts Thailand. Nigeria, champions of Africa, showed their true colours with an admirable campaign. And Brazil - for years the talented, but disorganised queens of South America - again showed they are on one of the steepest improvement curves of all time.

Participants:
Thailand, Germany, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, China PR, Italy, Brazil, Korea Republic, USA, Russia, Spain

Final Standings:

1. Germany
   
   
2. China PR
   
   
3. USA
   
   
4. Brazil

Rising Stars
Elvira Todua (RUS), Ashlyn Harris (USA), Kun Wang (CHN), Akudo Sabi (NGA), Elena Semenchenko (RUS), Supaphon Kaeobaen (THA), Becky Sauerbrunn, Marta (BRA), Ying Zhang (CHN), Simone Laudehr (GER), Patricia Hanebeck (GER), Jang Mi Lee (KOR), Svetlana Tsidikova (RUS), Angie Woznuk (USA), Cristiane (BRA), Brittany Timko (CAN), Veronica Boquete (ESP), Anja Mittag (GER)

Stadiums:
Rajamangala Stadium and Supachalasai Stadium (Bangkok), 700th Anniversary Stadium (Chiang Mai), Surakul Stadium (Phuket)

Number of goals:
92 (average: 3.54 per match)

Top scorers:
7 goals: Brittany Timko (CAN)
6 goals: Anja Mittag (GER)
3 goals: Angie Woznuk (USA)

Spectators:
288,324

Average attendance:
11,089

Interesting fact:
German goals galore. Over the course of six matches, Germany scored over three times per game (19), while conceding only five total.

source:http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup

Eagles grounded as Baggio wakes

After Cameroon’s dramatic run to the quarter-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup™, there were high hopes for Africa's representatives at USA 1994. The continent had three places for the first time and the Indomitable Lions were there again, still with the evergreen Roger Milla, as well as Morocco, who had become the first African side to reach the second round in 1986, and, finally, newcomers Nigeria.

One of the biggest mysteries going into the tournament, the Super Eagles turned out to be the break-out stars of the bunch, surpassing by some way Cameroon and Morocco who claimed only a point between them. By advancing to the second round – where they would be felled by the just-stirring giant that was Italy – the green-clad Nigerians captured the imagination and kept alive African football's exciting emergence. Join FIFA.com as we look back at the match that ultimately shattered their American dream and launched the Roberto Baggio-inspired Azzurri on their way to the Final.

The stakes
In the short view, a place in the last eight was riding on the last-16 tie between Nigeria and Italy at Foxboro Stadium outside of Boston. In the long view, Nigeria stood at the precipice of history, within touching distance of Cameroon's achievement of four years before with a guaranteed spot in the pantheon if they could overcome the three-time world champions.

The Super Eagles had served notice of their intentions in the US with a resounding 3-0 defeat of eventual semi-finalists Bulgaria in their opener. That match provided Nigeria with perhaps their most memorable FIFA World Cup moment: Rasheed Yekini's ecstatic celebration – arms through the net, tearfully clutching his face – after scoring his country's first-ever finals goal. The west Africans recovered from a subsequent narrow 2-1 loss to Argentina with a 2-0 win over group whipping boys Greece to finish top of the table on goal difference and were now poised to pluck the Italians from the vine.

If the Nigerians were surprised to have the world's gaze turned on them, the Azzurri, who had finished third as hosts four years earlier, were mortified by their performance to that point. They had yet to fully recover their way after a stunning 1-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland, and their golden boy, Baggio, had yet to find the net despite being one of the most heralded stars heading into the finals. The Italians beat Norway and drew with Mexico to limp into the second round as one of the better third-placed sides. But by the end of their extra-time slugfest with Nigeria, the Europeans and their striking talisman would start to look more and more like the slow-starting, Paulo Rossi-led champions of Spain 1982.

The story
Italy pressed hard right from the start to try to unsettle their less experienced rivals. Wearing all white instead of their usual blue, they found a few early half-chances, but it was the confident Africans who struck against the run of play. Finidi George's whipped-in corner in the 25th minute was deflected by captain Paolo Maldini straight into the path of Emmanuel Amunike. The 23-year-old reacted instinctively in the six-yard box, flicking the ball past the outrushing goalkeeper with the outside of his left boot.

Arrigo Sacchi’s Italy were hardly built for offensive firepower, especially with Baggio shaken, and a brutally hot day did them no favours. Full of self-belief, the Nigerians defended solidly even without usual captain Stephen Keshi, who had been left on the bench by coach Clemens Westerhof, while central midfielders Jay Jay Okocha and Sunday Oliseh – aged just 20 and 19 respectively – were strong and supremely comfortable on the ball.

George and Amunike offered Nigeria pace in abundance down the flanks, and the threat of counterattack kept the Europeans off balance for the rest of the first half and into the second. Most of Italy's threats were coming from set-pieces, the most promising a short corner that worked its way to Dino Baggio at the right post, but goalkeeper Peter Rufai made a spectacular reaction save to his left.

Things got even worse for Italy in the 75th minute when Gianfranco Zola was sent off just 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute. The diminutive forward had undoubtedly unleashed a rash attempt at a tackle on Augustine Eguavoen after losing the ball in the Nigeria area, and he crumpled to the pitch crying "no, no, no". In disbelief, Zola stood by the touchline refusing the leave as Nigerian players offered their condolences. Italy, however, continued to dictate the action as Nigeria retreated into their own half to run out the clock. They were just two minutes away from doing that when Baggio began his march into the history books.

A quick move down the right fed Roberto Mussi, who did well to carry the ball into the box. He slid it perfectly into the path of Baggio, who forgot his struggles and with his first touch calmly slotted the ball inside the left post from 14 yards out. The 'Divine Ponytail' was in full swing, celebrating for the first time in the tournament – just when needed most. And after Dino Baggio's flicked ball into the box for Antonio Benarrivo drew a clear penalty in extra time, there was no question who would take it. Undone with two minutes to go in regulation time, Nigeria could find no way back despite an ugly late miss by Yekini, and the day belonged to Baggio.

The star
The joy that swept Roberto Baggio's face after his equaliser had handed Italy a lifeline was clear and obvious. But there was also a determination there, a look that was still in place when he put the ball on the spot for his 100th-minute penalty kick. Just like his equalising shot seemed to have eyes of its own, his penalty pinged off the inside of the post with the goalkeeper left lunging the other way. Form restored, Baggio went on to strike the winner in the quarter-finals against Spain and a brace against Bulgaria in the last four.

What they said
"The game is never finished until the referee blows the last whistle. You don't rejoice. We were holding the ball, playing tap-tap-tap, and we just lost concentration. When you have players like Baggio, they punish you for mistakes like that," Nigeria midfielder Finidi George.

What happened next?
After leading the Azzurri to the Final against Brazil, a partially fit Baggio missed the last spot-kick of a post-match shoot-out to hand the South Americans the USA 94 title. Italy would have to wait until Germany 2006 to win their fourth world crown. Nigeria coach Westerhof resigned soon after the match, but their surprise performance in the United States gave way to perhaps their finest moment – a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Football Tournament. They would make the second round just as impressively at France 98 only to crash out 4-1 to Denmark.

source:http://www.fifa.com

Webb: We rely on each other

Howard Webb will become the first Englishman to step out at a FIFA World Cup™ Final since 1974 when he leads the Netherlands and Spain out in Soccer City. He sat down with his assistant referees, Mike Mullarkey and Darren Cann, and FIFA.com to discuss the challenge ahead and reflect on the importance of teamwork.

FIFA.com: How does it feel to follow in the footsteps of Jack Taylor, the last English referee of a FIFA World Cup Final 36 years ago?
Howard Webb: It is a really special honour. Jack is someone we look up to, he is a refereeing icon and has been a big supporter over the years so to be able to follow him is wonderful. I've just spoken to him on the phone, he has come over for the game so hopefully we'll have a chance to meet. Only 19 men have refereed this game so we feel very privileged to join this exclusive band.

Did you have any inkling you would get the Final before the appointment was made?
Our games went really smoothly, Darren and Mike did unbelievable work for me, and because of the way those games went we thought, 'we've got the chance of a latter stage game'. Other things need to fall into place, like your national team not progressing. We didn't want them to get knocked out but when they did, we realised it increased our chance. To hear our names actually mentioned at the meeting on Thursday was an unbelievable moment for us – we held hands tightly under the table. But the hard work is still to come.

source:http://www.fifa.com