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Blatter would ordinarily have been re-elected for another eight-year term as a procedural matter at the ongoing IOC session in Kuala Lumpur along with more than a dozen other members, but would be required to stand down when he leaves FIFA at the end of February, reports stuff.co.nz. “Mr Blatter wrote me a letter on July 23 informing me that it would be inappropriate to seek another eight-year term as he was retiring from his position at FIFA in seven months when a new president will be selected on February 26, 2016,” IOC president Thomas Bach said....

Jann-Fiete Arp An obvious pick. Arp joined the team two days after the touched down in Goa due to the fact that he made his senior Bundesliga debut for Hamburg and in the process also made history by being the first player born in the year 2000 to play in the Bundesliga. The striker, who scored two hattricks in the U17 Euros, picked up from where he left off by scoring the team’s opening goal and assisting the winning goal....

Where would you find this mix of raw passion and beautiful football? Well, look no further than the title, it is South America. And it is from this magical continent that today I highlight four teams who can go all the way come Brazil 2014. We all know Brazil and Argentina, we know their players, and we know they are the perennial favorites but what of Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina?...

Senegal - The only missing team from African continent would be Senegal considering their recent rise in stature.The impoverished small nation of Senegal located on the eastern coast is ranked 64 by FIFA. Still Senegal has a considerable reputation in African Football. Pitted against the African Giants Ivory Coast in last qualifying round ,Senegal may have lost the spot but surely won hearts. Having stars like Demba ba and Papiss Cisse in their ranks one would expect to see their heroics in 2014 WC in Brazil but unfortunately FIFA has just 5 qualifying spots for Confederation of African nation....

Making its debut at the 1908 London Games, figure skating celebrates 110 years as an Olympic sport. MORE: Complete 2018 Olympic schedule, how to watch live | Figure fashion statements in Pyeongchang The 2018 United States squad is 14 members strong, with just five returning Olympians and nine Olympic rookies, including gold-medal favorite Nathan Chen. Of the five returnees, none have medalled in their previous trips to the Games....

The Spanish hockey team stated that they are ready for the challenge. Speaking about the preparations, the team’s skipper Miralles said that they have undergone rigid training sessions over the past couple of weeks. He said: The Indian hockey team has displayed terrific performances in the ongoing FIH Pro League with three wins from four matches. Meanwhile, having lost both their opening matches against England earlier this month, the Spanish hockey team will look to recoup....

RELATED: Final Fantasy 14: 5 Best Classes For Beginners (& 5 To Avoid) Moreover, perhaps more interesting is its relegation of Roles for Jobs. As such, steadfast Healers can rest knowing FF 14 prepared classes such as the Scholar and the White Mage to become precisely in-tune with the role. However, for beginners, just how can they maximize their Healer’s offerings in raids? 10 Never Stay Idle Just because Healers focus on keeping the party alive doesn’t mean they can stay idle if they notice the party handling things on their own....

The Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood launch trailer begins with shots of the Garlean Empire’s occupying forces, as well as the expansion’s main antagonist, Zenos Yae Galvus. Afterwards, we see a hint of the resistance currently brewing in the region, where the oppressed have taken on a new motto: liberty or death. What follows is a preview of a crucial battle with Zenos and his very unique weapon set. From what is seen of the fight, it does not go well....

RELATED: Final Fantasy 14: The Best Minions (& The Worst), Ranked There are many emotes, but some are sought out and used more than others. Here are some of the best emotes in Final Fantasy 14 and how to get them. Updated on January 8th, 2021 by Meg Pelliccio:With any game that allows players to customize their character to the smallest detail, especially MMOs, fans truly love to make their character their own....

With its initial release in 2013, the MMO originally came out for PlayStation 3. Since that time, there have been multiple expansions and tweaks improving the world of Eorzea for fans. Now that PlayStation 5 offers more powerful hardware than available previously, Square Enix is updating the game’s specs. With the Final Fantasy 14 PS5 open beta starting tomorrow, the developer has released some more information on what players can expect....

Redditor and Final Fantasy 14 player BingOMango was the curious fan who ran this test. A denizen of the Crystal Data Center, BingOMango ran the test in Limsa Lominsa–the busiest of the three original hub cities in Final Fantasy 14–on a Saturday evening. RELATED: Final Fantasy 14 Player Creates Gathering Controllers for the Island Sanctuary The Blue Mage Limited Job in Final Fantasy 14 can learn the Explosion ability to deal massive damage to nearby enemies at the cost of reducing one’s hit points to 0....

Yoshida recently took to NGC’s official Twitch channel to show the world his favorite cookie recipe, which has since been translated by Twitter user Aitaikimochi. He performed live while drinking a 2018 Napa Valley red wine, which according to Yoshida goes very well with his cookies. RELATED: Final Fantasy 14 Hits Impressive Account Milestone Yoshida took an hour to make his coffee cookies while interacting with his community, donning an apron that matched his Final Fantasy 14 lalafell black mage....

Taking place concurrently with the main events of Final Fantasy 15, the new gameplay video kicks off with a meeting between Gladio and major supporting character, Cor Leonis, who offers to take the greatsword-swinging enforcer to face Gilgamesh in order to acquire more power. Not only were previously inaccessible caves and dungeons shown off, the video also offers up an extended look at the new combat mechanics involved with using Gladio as the playable character....

According to a new report from Gematsu, the first downloadable content pack for Final Fantasy 15 will be titled the “Holiday Pack” and will come in two versions – one basic version that’s free, and one premium version for season pass holders. For those who don’t hold a season pass, the free version of the “Holiday Pack” DLC contains a number of free updates, a New Game Plus mode, seasonal picture frames for Prompto’s photos, as well as the following in-game items:...

Stars such as Ronaldo, Pele and Diego Maradona have all previously been announced as Icons, but four new players have been added for the May 29 update. The four new FIFA Ultimate Team icons added for the World Cup include Miroslav Klose, Hidetoshi Nakata, Gary Lineker and Bobby Moore who have all represented their country in the tournament. Klose is a German national hero and holds the record of being his side’s all-time top-scorer; Nakata’s legacy is being one of the greatest Japanese footballers in history; Lineker wore the armband for the Three Lions for the better part of a decade; and Moore led England to World Cup victory in 1966....

The Ultimate Team receives the most attention, but the career mode in FIFA 19, where one steps into the shoes of a manager and takes the club to glory, still has its charm. One of the most important aspects of the career mode is to scout young talented players who would then go on to become club legends, allowing you to secure multiple titles in the process, and in this article, let us look at the ten hidden gems that you must purchase in the career mode....

It basically completes the set for Messi in terms of trophies acquired and somewhat ends the argument of who will go down as the greatest player in the history of football. But on a night where the Argentine magician broke the men’s record for most World Cup matches played in (26) - overtaking Germany’s Lothar Matthaus - this was far from a one man show. Across the pitch the South Americans dominated a beleaguered looking France for most of the match....

RELATED: FIFA 21: The Best Player Cards In Ultimate Team, Ranked People that do not have the coins for big-name players can still take down the high-rated stars of the league. Updated on September 9, 2021 by Payton Lott: The release of FIFA 22 is just around the corner. Players still have a few weeks of FIFA 21 left. Many people are returning to the game to brush up on their skills before the new title....

RELATED: FIFA 23: The Best Teams to Use in Career Mode The best Bundesliga teams in FUT 23 are able to provide an excellent mix of pace and power while still coming in at a reasonable price. Whether players are looking for a budget team or something a little more high-end, this guide will highlight some of the division’s biggest bargains as well as those capable of transforming a good team into a great one....

TOTY stands for Team of the Year, which typically features special cards of the best performers in a calendar year. There are some deserving candidates, and EA Sports released nearly 50 nominees on January 9. Voting began soon after, which closed a couple of days back. While the official results aren’t out as of now, the latest leak hinted at the first entrant of the main team. The community will certainly be excited to get their hands on Jude Bellingham’s special card....