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Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Revolution defender Peyton Miller called into US under-20 national team
A Unionville, Conn. native, Miller made his first appearance for the U20 team in a friendly at Chile on Oct. 12, 2024, and tallied his first goal against the South Korea U20 squad on Nov. 16, 2024. Miller's previous international experience includes a spot on the US roster for the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup in Indonesia, starting in two of his four appearances in tournament play. The defender also previously saw action for the United States at both the U16 and U15 levels. Advertisement The Revolution Academy product has started in nine of his 10 appearances during the 2025 MLS season, and New England is 5-1-4 in those contests. Miller and the Revolution defense have allowed 14 goals this season, tied for the second fewest in MLS. Miller is one of three Revolution players representing their national teams next week, along with midfielder Allan Oyirwoth (Uganda) and forward/winger Advertisement
Morocco World
4 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco U17s Set for Canada and Japan Tests in Spain
Morocco's under-17 side will take on Canada and Japan in two friendly matches next week as part of preparations for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year. The Atlas Cubs face Canada on Tuesday, June 3 at 4 p.m. (Moroccan time), before meeting Japan three days later on Friday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m. Both fixtures will be held in Alicante, Spain. The friendlies are part of the national team's build-up to the World Cup, which runs from 3 to 27 November. Morocco were drawn in Group B alongside Japan, New Caledonia and Portugal. Speaking at a conference in Marrakech on Wednesday, head coach Nabil Baha said Morocco's co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup was an opportunity to unite the country and inspire a winning mentality. 'Hosting the tournament alongside Spain and Portugal is a chance to celebrate our culture and push for more success,' Baha said. He also pointed to recent progress at the youth level, including the U-17s' AFCON performance, the U-20s' World Cup qualification, and the U-23s' place at the Paris Olympics. 'Morocco now enters every competition to win,' Baha added. 'Our aim is clear – to fly the Moroccan flag high on every world stage.' Tags: Moroccou17 afconU17 world cup
Emirates 24/7
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Emirates 24/7
UAE placed in Group C of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025
The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled to take place from November 3 to 27, 2025, has placed the UAE in Group C, alongside Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica. The draw has thrown up a host of fascinating contests. The draw took place in Doha on Sunday, 25 May, with the help of assistants Julian Draxler, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ with Germany, and former Qatar U-17 player Abdulaziz Al Sulaiti. The newly-expanded tournament will feature 48 nations for the first time. They were drawn into 12 groups of four teams. Mouthwatering match-ups include a blockbuster battle between Belgium and Argentina, hosts Qatar facing Italy, and defending champions Germany taking on Colombia. Group distribution for the 12 groups runs as follows: -Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia -Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal -Group C: UAE, Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica -Group D: Argentina, Belgium, Tunisia, Fiji -Group E: England, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt -Group F: Mexico, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Switzerland -Group G: Germany, Colombia, North Korea, El Salvador -Group H: Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Zambia -Group I: USA, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Czech Republic -Group J: Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Panama, Ireland -Group K: France, Chile, Canada, Uganda -Group L: Mali, New Zealand, Austria, Saudi Arabia Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Al Etihad
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
UAE coach Salem hoping to go all the way with U17 boys at World Cup
1 May 2025 01:12 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)The UAE Under-17 manager Majed Salem Al Zaabi has sounded the bugle on ramping up preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, after the national team qualified for November's age-group showpiece in Qatar earlier this month in Saudi team clinched qualification following a 1-1 draw with Vietnam in the final Group B match of the Asian Cup qualifiers, held at King Fahd Stadium in Taif. That result, coupled with a resounding 2-0 victory over Australia, pushed the young Emiratis to four points – enough to secure a coveted ticket to the expanded tournament in Doha, where eight Asian teams made the cut in the 48-team tournament, apart from the feat marked a significant milestone in the country's youth football development, having made the Finals for the fourth time after a long gap of 12 years."This qualification is a reward for the tremendous effort of the players, the technical staff, and the support of the federation," the manager has said. "But now the real work begins. Qualifying is just the first step – we must prepare in every possible way to be competitive at the World Cup."The team had a rocky start, with the UAE falling 4-1 to Japan in their opening match. However, under the leadership of Al Zaabi, the team rebounded with determination and tactical discipline to deliver the results they now the coach has emphasised the importance of learning from past campaigns as well as the qualifying tournament while aiming for new milestones. The UAE has made previous appearances in 1991, 2009, and 2013. Their most successful run came in 2009 in Nigeria, where the team reached the Round of 16."Our goal is not just to participate but to advance beyond the previous benchmarks. The expanded format gives us an opportunity, but we must improve in all aspects – physically, tactically, and mentally. We must prepare as if we are playing for the title," he players received a warm welcome on arrival in Abu Dhabi. Social media buzzed with praise, with many fans expressing hope that this U-17 generation will emulate the golden era led by Mahdi Ali, which saw the UAE claim the Gulf Cup. Football pundits echoed those sentiments, noting the promise shown by the current crop to go all the way and feed the senior national team in the near future. The U17 World Cup is expected to be one of the most competitive youth tournaments in history with its new format. For Salem and his boys, the road to Qatar now becomes one of preparation, ambition, and maturity beyond those soft ears.
Arab News
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Saudi footballers face Uzbekistan in AFC U17 Asian Cup final
TAIF: The Saudi U17 national football team is aiming to claim its third AFC U17 Asian Cup title when it faces Uzbekistan on Sunday at 6 p.m. at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif. The Green Falcons hope to end a 37-year title drought since their previous title successes, in 1985 and 1988, while Uzbekistan is seeking its second championship after lifting the continental trophy for the first time in 2012. In the group stage, Saudi Arabia finished second in Group A with six points from three matches — three points behind group leaders Uzbekistan. China was third with three points, while Thailand ended the group with no points. Saudi Arabia began the tournament with a 2-0 win over China in the first round, followed by a 3-1 victory over Thailand. They then lost 0-3 to Uzbekistan in the third round. In the quarterfinals they beat Japan 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, and in the semifinals they overcame South Korea 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Uzbekistan topped Group A with a perfect nine points from three matches. They opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Thailand, followed by a 2-1 victory over China and a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia. In the quarterfinals they defeated the UAE 3-1 and then beat North Korea 3-0 in the semifinals. Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan have secured qualification to the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, representing Asia along with Japan, the UAE, Indonesia, South Korea, North Korea and Tajikistan.
