Wales manager Barry John admitted his side faced a “tricky” test if they are to progress beyond the group stage of the Socca World Cup. The Welsh side head to Crete, knowing they will need to overcome last years runners up , Poland, Belgium, Lithuania and new boys Morocco and the experienced boss reckons it…
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The Home Nations were all handed clashes to set the pulse racing as the World Cup Draw took place in Athens last night. The pick of them, from a UK point of view, was probably the all-Celtic game that will see Scotland and Ireland face off, in what is sure to be an eagerly anticipated…
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World Champions Germany were handed a tough assignment if they are to retain their crown, after the draw for the 2019 World Cup was made. 2018’s victors must overcome, Roumania, Pakistan, Slovenia and Hungary if they are to pull of the feat again. The beaten finalists, Poland, must take on a group including new boys…
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The wait is almost over. On Tuesday, 8pm Greek time The eyes of the 40 teams, from every corner of the globe, will be in Athens to see who they will be playing in the Leisure Leagues powered World Cup 2019. This year, a record breaking 40 teams have entered and everything is ready, as…
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Hundreds of footballers. From a record breaking 40 countries. With only one goal. To be champions of the world – and the home nations are no different, with England, Scotland and Wales all finalising preparations. That is the dream that is getting ever closer, with the draw for Crete coming up early next week. Now,…
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This weekend, preparations for the World Cup step up a notch when four of the participants face off in a series of special games. England, Wales, Ireland and Belgium will be meeting at Trent Park on Sunday, and as the coaches were quick to say, there is more than just pride at stake. For Ireland,…
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A couple of weeks ago we revealed the stunning trophy for the World Cup this October. Created by world-renowned artist Nikos Karokis , the wonderful work captures the very essence of the spirit that is right at the heart of Socca. Nikos is no stranger to sporting work, having created the iconic logo for the…
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Producing World Class football is easier when you have top class preparation – and no one will be able to say Wales didn’t enjoy the very best in facilities when they step out on the beachside pitch in Crete this October for the ISF World Cup 2019. Boss Barry John and his squad were able…
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A distance of 877 kilometres, or 544 miles if you prefer, separates the Eiffel Tower from its Blackpool counterpart, but the ISF Medical Director, Richard Johnson and his team of intrepid fundraisers made short work of it as they raised money for great causes. As you may know, Dr Johnson, who as well as being…
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UK Socca, which operates under licence from the ISF, has provided a massive boost for all the players who will be selected in the England, Scotland and Wales teams for the forthcoming World Cup in Crete this October. A UK Socca spokesman commented: “this is the most comprehensive package of benefits we have ever provided…
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