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Cheap FUT Coins was the incompetent meets the tolerant of corruption.

If you had the good fortune to miss last weekend’s draw for the Women’s World Cup hosted by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and FIFA, then you missed one of those dreadful “Yes sir/no sir” events beloved by branch managers across Canada when their foreign bosses drop in.

The foreign bosses in this case are FIFA: an organization that has become synonymous with corruption as a whole series of its senior executives have either been convicted of bribery or entrapped by journalists taking pay-offs.

As for our own CSA, is has been blessed with the opposite of King Midas’s touch – everything it touches turns toxic. From the Canadian men’s national team who are currently languishing at 110th in the world, below soccer powerhouses like Benin, the Faroe Islands and Latvia; to the strange prevalence of match-fixing in Canadian soccer, the CSA has distinguished itself by a steady mixture of incompetency.

Now, with this upcoming Women’s World Cup (“Canada welcomes the world”) CSA and FIFA have outdone even themselves in their capacity to attract unwanted controversy.

They have come up with a plan to play the games of the tournament on artificial turf.

To be clear, soccer players of every professional level loathe artificial turf. They claim that it is harder on their joints when sprinting. It is tougher on their legs when tackling. It causes more injuries. When top soccer teams like Manchester United, Barcelona or Real Madrid go on tour, their officials insist that their games are played on real grass. Want them to play? The organizers have to put in natural grass or there is no game.

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, as in every previous men’s tournament, the games were played on grass.

Men play their World Cup on grass: women should play on grass. To say otherwise, is sexism pure and simple.

This is the view of dozens of the world’s top female players including almost the entire American national team and 13 U.S. senators. The women have hired a lawyer to file a suit before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Other top female players have, according to documents filed before the tribunal, been intimidated by soccer officials to withdraw their support for natural grass.

The excuses not to have grass for Canada’s hosting of the World Cup has ranged from the feeble to the bizarre. Some have suggested that our country does not have enough grass in June to properly cover the fields (news to many of us who live here).

Others have suggested that because the only other official contender to host the tournament was Zimbabwe, critics should just shut up (when Zimbabwe, a third-world hell-hole, is used as the standard of comparison, you know there is something wrong with the argument).

Others have suggested that it is all a matter of cost and Canada as a country simply cannot afford the couple of extra million dollars to have real grass on its fields (Maybe we should now change our slogan to “Canada kind of welcomes the world to a stingy, second-class event”).

Whatever the real reason: CSA and FIFA have given a clear, unmistakable message to fans around the world. Their stance says that there are two types of soccer. One is the real kind: played by men like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Then there is a second, inferior sport played by women.see more at:http://www.runmmo.com
 

FIFA is like a bank for all its 209 associations

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Musa Amadu, has confirmed that the country is yet to receive their 2014 World Cup prize money.

Some reports had claimed that FIFA 15 Coins will pay the sum of about $9million to the NFF this week, but Amadu has rubbished such stories.

“Our money is still with FIFA and it’s safe,” Amadu said.

“Listen, FIFA is like a bank for all its 209 associations. Every country has its own account and our money is in our account.”

The NFF will refund $3.8million, which was given to the federation as advance to the government. But it is understood that FIFA are not in a hurry to release the funds, as the crisis rocking the Glass House continues to rumble on.see more at:http://www.runmmo.com

who qualified as Asian club champions

Players for Australian team Western Sydney Wanderers are mulling a boycott of this week's FUT 15 Coins Club World Cup in Morocco over a pay dispute.

The Wanderers, who qualified as Asian club champions, are scheduled to play Mexican side Cruz Azul on Saturday with the winners going on to face Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

Wanderers players were in dispute with club management over distribution of the prizemoney for qualifying for the tournament, Professional Footballers Australia chief executive Adam Vivian said in a statement.

The Wanderers have already secured $1 million for qualification. The eventual winner receives $5 million.

"The players have made every attempt to reach an agreement on a fair and equitable share of the prize money," Vivian said.

"Despite these intentions the club has consistently refused to negotiate in good faith.

"As a result of this the players, with the full support of the PFA, have unanimously taken the decision to consider their participation in the tournament.

"The players and the PFA remain committed to sitting down with the Wanderers management to negotiate an acceptable outcome for all parties."

The Wanderers and national governing body Football Federation Australia were unavailable for comment.

The club posted a picture on its Instagram account early on Sunday showing three players ready to board a plane at Sydney airport, with the caption: "First flight is up up and away. FIFA Club World Cup awaits. Morocco here we come!"see more at:http://www.runmmo.com

Bringing holiday cheer, Blizzard-style

World of Warcraft Gold apperceive that Blizzard celebrates the anniversary division in-game with affluence of decorations and broken-down sweaters, and as it turns out their real-world celebrations aren't that different. For this anniversary season, the acclaimed orc bronze in foreground of Blizzard HQ has gotten its own appropriate anniversary makeover -- and, yes, it now sports its actual own broken-down sweater. On the additional side, the orc and his wolf arise both attending like they're bigger ill-fitted to adventurous the algid months of (California) winter... and they've managed to be blithe while still acknowledging their band with horde-logo anniversary gear.

Of course, this begs the question: what can we do to get our own tasteful winter gear? (And does it absorb acquirements to crochet?)see more at:Buy FIFA 15 Coins Xbox 360

Who should win FIFA goal of the year?

The two best goals from the summer’s World Cup face competition from a female Irish footballer for the title of Cheap FUT Coins’s goal of the year.

As expected, James Rodriguez’s stunning strike for Columbia against Uruguay and Robin Van Persie’s perfect diving header for for Holland against Spain make the shortlist, however, the final member of the shortlist is Stephanie Roche – the first ever female to make the list.

 

James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez

The Republic of Ireland women’s international netted a stunning volley for Peamount United against Wexford in October 2013 and her sublime technique has now been recognised with a place on the shortlist alongside two of the biggest names in the men’s game.

 

Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Roache said: “I’m happy my goal is getting recognition, it’s brilliant for me and brilliant for women’s football.

“Most of our games aren’t filmed so I was lucky enough in that respect.

“My manager Eileen Gleeson got the DVD off the Wexford Youths manager, then edited the clip and put it up on YouTube and it all went from there.

“The ball was crossed in from the right, I had my back to goal and I had my first touch with my right foot”.

“I put the ball onto my left foot and then volleyed it into the goal and spun the defender.

“It’s only just sinking in that it was a good goal and it’s getting the attention.”see more at:http://www.runmmo.com/FIFA-15-PS3.Coins

World of Warcraft on sale for $4.99

World of Warcraft Gold is now on sale for $4.99. If you're thinking about getting someone into the game, or are looking at picking up a secondary account for yourself, this is a good opportunity to do so. The sale only goes until next Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. PST, so you'll want to act fast if you're intending to pick it up.

This is the base game that's on sale -- that means everything up to and including Mists of Pandaria. You'll need to purchase Warlords of Draenor separately to gain access to the features in the current expansion.see more at:Buy FIFA 15 Coins Xbox 360

Football Thibaut Courtois earns nomination for FIFPro World XI

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has confirmed his status as one of the leading goalkeepers in the world by earning a nomination for the FUT 15 Coins FIFPro World XI 2014 goalkeeper of the year.

The Belgian ace has returned to Stamford Bridge this season after a three-year loan spell in Spain with Atletico Madrid, and is now considered to be one of the best shotstoppers in Europe.

Performances

Having dislodged Petr Cech as number one, his performances have helped Chelsea to the top of the table, while in his final campaign with Atletico he played a key role in helping Diego Simeone's side claim a historic league title. The 22-year-old also featured in their Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid in May.

Courtois' performances over the past year have earned him a place on the shortlist for the FIFPro World XI, which is voted for by footballers from across the globe. Joining the Chelsea ace is Manuel Neuer who won the award last year and Keylor Navas who, like Courtois, has earned his first nomination for the team.

Nominees

Navas' Real Madrid team-mater Iker Casillas is a surprise inclusion on the list having only played 12 league games for Los Blancos this year. The 33-year-old's first team action has been limited largely to cup competitions, while he also struggled during the World Cup as Spain's defence of their crown ended at the group stages.see more at:http://www.runmmo.com

The acceleration in subscriptions is acceptable account for Blizzard

Subscribers are signing up to play the latest amplification of Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft Gold franchise, topping the 10 actor mark for the aboriginal time back 2012.

The uptick in subs comes as World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor was appear Nov. 13, affairs 3.3 actor copies on its aboriginal day of release.

Worlds of Draenor is the fifth amplification backpack for Warcraft. The fourth, Mists of Pandaria, awash 2.7 actor copies in its aboriginal week, in 2012.

The acceleration in subscriptions is acceptable account for Blizzard, as it seeks to accumulate gamers affianced and acquirement advancing in through new updates. A reside activity blur is aswell getting produced by Legendary Entertainment that will be appear in aboriginal 2016.

In June, World of Warcraft was down to 6.8 actor subs, but rose to 7.4 actor in October, a ages afore Worlds of Draenor's release. Blizzard has been hyping the amplification backpack for months, even bearing an activated web series. The acreage hit a aiguille of 12 actor subs in 2010.

Blizzard is selling multiple versions of Worlds of Draenor, including the standard edition (US$50), digital deluxe edition ($70) and collector's edition ($90). Gamers also pay $15 a month to subscribe to play the game.

Game was launched in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. It released today in South Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

"We're thrilled that so many players jumped in to play Warlords of Draenor on day one and are having a great time with the new content," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We poured a lot of hard work and passion into this expansion, and we appreciate all the kind words from players and the overwhelming support they continue to show for World of Warcraft."

In Warlords of Draenor, players charge into the franchise's orc homeworld of Draenor and fight alongside and against legendary characters from Warcraft's history to bring down the warlords.

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On Wednesday the shortlist for the “Puskas award” was released by FIFA

On Wednesday the shortlist for the “Puskas award” was released by FIFA Coins.

World soccer’s governing body have selected their top 10 goals from the 2014 season and you can vote on which goal should be crowned as the best in the globe during over the past 12 months.

Robin Van Persie, Tim Cahill, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, James Rodriguez and Diego Costa are some familiar names on the list, as goals from any officials match could be selected to become a finalist.

Below are video clips of all 10 goals, with the order of who scored listed underneath, as you can vote for your favorite via FIFA’s official website right here and debate which cracker is the best in the comments section below. Enjoy sifting through these goals. I certainly did.

Advanced Warfare outsells Titanfall, Destiny, Wolfenstein

Activision's latest shooter "convincingly" beats the week one sales total of last year's Call of Duty: Ghosts and has sold 14% more week one units than Titanfall, Wolfenstein and Destiny combined.

 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

© Activision

It is the fifth biggest-selling Call of Duty at launch, behind the likes of Black Ops 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3.

Fifa xobx coins drops to second, "way ahead" of Sega's Football Manager 2015 and Alien Isolation in third and fourth, according to Chart-Track.

After a 61% drop in sales, Sunset Overdrive falls from two to eight, above The Evil Within and Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. Lords of the Fallen drops out of the top 20 after one week.

Re-entries include Assassin's Creed 4 at 16, Lego: The Hobbit at 18, Tomodachi Life at 19 and Frozen: Olaf's Quest at 20.

The top 20 in full:

1. (-) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Activision)

2. (1) FIFA 15 (EA Sports)

3. (-) Football Manager 2015 (Sega)

4. (13) Alien Isolation (Sega)

5. (6) Destiny (Activision)

6. (3) Minecraft: PlayStation Edition (Sony)

7. (9) Skylanders Trap Team (Activision)

8. (2) Sunset Overdrive (Microsoft)

9. (4) The Evil Within (Bethesda)

10. (10) Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Microsoft)

11. (7) Forza Horizon 2 (Microsoft)

12. (12) Disney Infinity 2.0 (Disney Interactive Studios)

13. (5) WWE 2K15 (Take-Two)

14. (8) Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (Warner Bros Interactive)

15. (14) Watch Dogs (Ubisoft)

16. (-) Assassin's Creed 4 (Ubisoft)

17. (17) Super Smash Bros for 3DS (Nintendo)

18. (-) Lego: The Hobbit (Warner Bros)

19. (-) Tomodachi Life (Nintendo)

20. (-) Frozen: Olaf's Quest (Avanquest)

Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C) 2014 UKIE Ltd.

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