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Bayern Munich 1 (3)-(4) 1 Chelsea: Chelsea win Champions League
19 May 2012, 11:07 pm
Game in a sentence Didier Drogba scored an 89th minute equaliser, conceded an extra time penalty and converted the winning spot kick as Chelsea came from behind to win its first Champions League title—overcoming a Bayern Munich side that, despite an overwhelming share of the possession through 90 minutes, tired in the extra periods and [...]...The ongoing rehabilitation of Jack Wilshere
18 May 2012, 8:00 pm
Arsene Wenger has long detested the use of his players in meaningless international friendlies. The most recent target of the Frenchman’s ire was Belgium’s decision to play Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen – who was dealing with an ankle injury – for 90 minutes in a friendly against Greece in late February. It’s possible Wenger recalled [...]...Dean-Richards: Visualization will destroy football
18 May 2012, 7:00 pm
Wayne Rooney took the time this week to talk about the power of visualisation. Needless to say, given that it was Wayne stepping outside of his usual brief of talking about how he done the goal, it was not particularly convincing. The Roonster (TM) described how he “lie[s] in bed the night before [a] game [...]...The Story of Grant Holt
18 May 2012, 6:18 pm
Grant Holt was a footballer for Norwich City FC. One season, he decided to score seventeen for his goals in the hopes of playing for England. When mean old manager Roy Hodgson refused to take him along for the team’s adventure in Poland/Ukraine, Holt decided to hand in his transfer request to the club. The [...]...Corrigan: Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque spoiled for choice as Euro 2012 nears
18 May 2012, 5:08 pm
By Dermot Corrigan Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque has a lot of thinking to do, in less than ideal conditions, before he submits the final 23 man Euro 2012 squad on May 27th. On Tuesday Del Bosque announced the panel for La Roja’s first two Euro 2012 warm-up friendlies (Serbia on May 26th and South [...]...
How To Revive A Sleeping Giant
25 July 2011, 3:53 am
By Saheli RC, writing from Singapore You know you’re a fan of Argentina when you no longer feel that massive heartbreak upon seeing your team lose out on a penalty shootout and therefore get eliminated from a competition. After last Sunday’s underwhelming performance, which could only be sorted from the spot, the question on everyone’s lips is “Where did it all go wrong?” Imagine the situation: host nation, tournament favourites, boasting the world’s best player among the...On Copa América, unpredictability, and the final no one saw coming.
22 July 2011, 5:34 pm
By Daniel Colasimone, editor of ArgentinaFootballWorld.com writing from Argentina There were no easy games. It is a cliché that is often wheeled out during international tournaments but for the very first time, it did actually apply to the Copa America. In past editions, teams like Venezuela and Bolivia, when facing any of the continent’s big guns, could almost always be relied on squeal, drop to the floor, cover their faces and whimperingly accept a savage beating. Bolivia had conceded a ...Neymar and El Matador: Los Jugadores Más Peligrosos
2 July 2011, 3:53 pm
Our ‘What To Watch For In Copa América” compilation of vignette-esque perspectives from our friends that manage some of the best football sites around continues. This time we focus on two of the most dangerous players in the Copa with Ben Shave, co-editor of In Bed With Maradona while writing for his personal site Cahiers Du Sport along with an array of other sites (PortuGoal, ITV…) and Beyond The Pitch’s Anto. Ben Shave on Neymar Given the level of unknown exoticis...The irony of having to defend Lionel Messi
2 July 2011, 6:20 am
By Eric Beard You do know this is the same guy most of you have been in awe of all year, right? It’s hard to find many cases more explicitly capturing the fickle nature of the neutral football fan (and journalist) than the double-standard that is placed upon Lionel Messi when he’s wearing blue and red in Barcelona and when he’s wearing blue and white in Buenos Aires. Messi had an average game against Bolivia in the opening match of Copa América, but let’s put things i...The Constant Drama Of The Argentines
1 July 2011, 9:59 pm
Throughout the next week, we’ll be sharing what to watch for in this edition of Copa América, with a compilation of short perspectives from our friends from some of the football sites around. We kick things off with James Tyler, editor of Unprofessional Foul, preparing us for telling us how Argentina has managed to be both the headline story of the tournament and a drama filled with subplots. While I’m thrilled by the youthful Selecao that Mano Menezes is bringing to the party (Ga...
Sharing the wealth: Copa America and the Decentralisation of Argentinian Football
20 July 2011, 7:14 am
Sharing the wealth: Copa America and the Decentralisation of Argentinian Football is a post from: Just Football Sharing the wealth: Copa America and the Decentralisation of Argentinian Football is a post from: Just Football Forget the penalties, the 2011 Copa America represents a landmark moment for Argentinian football. Making his debut for Just Football, Tom Barnett explains why: Though they may have disappointed on the pitch, for hosts Argentina, behind the scenes the 2011 [...]...‘Um Ano com Mano’: The Rebirth of Brazil Continues…
9 July 2011, 9:14 am
‘Um Ano com Mano’: The Rebirth of Brazil Continues… is a post from: Just Football ‘Um Ano com Mano’: The Rebirth of Brazil Continues… is a post from: Just Football Mano Menezes assumed the role of Brazil’s manager after the last World Cup, promising a completely different approach with more emphasis on attacking and without Dunga’s bias towards European-based players. In order to implement these changes and comply [...]...Copa America 2011: Argentina continue to stutter and what is wrong with Messi?
7 July 2011, 3:55 am
Copa America 2011: Argentina continue to stutter and what is wrong with Messi? is a post from: Just Football Copa America 2011: Argentina continue to stutter and what is wrong with Messi? is a post from: Just Football So it seems that, in Argentina, even the wind can tackle Messi. Sure, the Barcelona phenomenon may have banged in over 50 goals in all competitions during the domestic season. But in the company of his fellow [...]...Copa America 2011: Notes on Matchday 1
5 July 2011, 7:44 pm
Copa America 2011: Notes on Matchday 1 is a post from: Just Football Copa America 2011: Notes on Matchday 1 is a post from: Just Football A few thoughts and observations after Matchday 1 of the 2011 Copa America in Argentina: 1) Barça-no-la Sergio Batista’s desire to mould his Argentina team into the Catalan sky-blue and whites is well documented, and appears to have filtered down to his players. “Barcelona are [...]...Copa America 2011: Paraguay and an inspirational secret weapon
1 July 2011, 8:47 am
Copa America 2011: Paraguay and an inspirational secret weapon is a post from: Just Football Copa America 2011: Paraguay and an inspirational secret weapon is a post from: Just Football Favourites they may not be, but if it’s a dark horse you’re looking for at this year’s Copa America then Paraguay – motivated by special and heartwarming circumstances – might be the one. Ralph Hannah reports from Asunción: Paraguay will kick off [...]...
Chile 1-1 Uruguay: in-game changes dictate the pattern of play
9 July 2011, 4:14 pm
Goals from Alvaro Pereira and Alexis Sanchez meant another Copa draw. Both managers made changes. Claudio Borghi dropped Mati Fernandez and brought in Luis Jiminez behind the front two, but kept the same shape as in the opening day win over Mexico. Oscar Tabarez made two changes from the draw against Peru. Nicolas Loderio dropped out and [...]...Set-pieces dominate the first week of the Copa
7 July 2011, 7:52 pm
For a tournament often hailed for its flair and unpredictability, the Copa America has clearly been lacking excitement. So far, the goals per game count stands at a pathetic eight, from seven matches. That gives a goals per game rate of just 1.14 – roughly half the goals per game rate of last summer’s World Cup, [...]...Argentina 0-0 Colombia: another goalless draw
7 July 2011, 2:31 pm
The third 0-0 from seven Copa America games so far, as Argentina again struggled. Sergio Batista made one change from the opening day 0-0 against Bolivia. Marcos Rojo dropped out, with Pablo Zabaleta coming in on the right. Javier Zanetti moved to the left. Hernan Dario Gomez also made a single change, bringing in Carlos Sanchez for [...]...Chile 2-1 Mexico: Borghi’s change in formation prompts Chile’s comeback
6 July 2011, 3:07 pm
Chile recovered from 1-0 down to record a 2-1 victory in an excellent contest. Claudio Borghi lined up with a 3-4-1-2 formation containing various players who are familiar from last year’s World Cup, and there were no major selection surprises. Like Costa Rica, Mexico are competing with an Olympic squad in this tournament, and assistant manager Luis [...]...Uruguay 1-1 Peru: Guerrero and Lodeiro the key men as both sides waste chances to win it
5 July 2011, 1:47 pm
A more exciting game than many of the previous Copa America contests resulted in another draw. Oscar Tabarez named his expected side, with all three of his star forwards on the pitch, supported by Nicolas Lodeiro from midfield. Sergio Markarian wasn’t able to call upon Juan Manuel Vargas from the start, and so instead used Yoshimar Yotun, [...]...
Next Gen Footballers
3 May 2012, 11:27 am
Giovanni Simeone Giovanni Simeone -- Photo by Beatrice Murch (http://www.beatricemurchphotography.com/) Club: River Plate Age:16 Dad: Diego "El Cholo" Simeone. Midfield enforcer. Capped over 100 times for Argentina. Serie A and La Liga legend. Beckham-baiter. Snappy dresser.......1930s Legends
27 April 2012, 12:22 pm
Argentine Primera División – Greats Across the Ages The formation of the Argentinian first division in 1891 was a historic moment, for several reasons. It produced what is now the oldest......Messi Myth Makers
20 March 2012, 5:38 pm
...Hand of Pod with guest Jonathan Wilson: Boca, Sabella's Tactics, Riquelme, Messi
15 March 2012, 8:15 pm
The fifty-third episode of Hand Of Pod sees Seba return along with Sam, Dan and Dan, and a special guest appearance from football journalist, author and editor of The Blizzard,......Paulo Gazzaniga – Gillingham’s Argentinian Son
19 February 2012, 1:06 pm
Famed for their combative approach rather than their cultured style, it would be fair to say that the English lower leagues are probably the last place where you would expect......
The 2011 Torneo Apertura is here!
5 August 2011, 2:59 am
Hasta El Gol Siempre is back, ladies and gents. I apologise for the long absence of any posts on here since the Copa América final, but I’ve been just as busy working as I was during the Copa itself, if not … Continue reading →...Hand Of Pod 27: The Copa América review special with Jonathan Wilson
29 July 2011, 8:27 am
Apologies that I’ve not been posting on HEGS since the Copa América final on Sunday, but it’s been a busy week. Normal service will soon be resumed, honest. The twenty-seventh episode of Hand Of Pod is our look back on an … Continue reading →...Copa América 2011: the final approaches
24 July 2011, 6:32 am
On Sunday afternoon, the first match in Buenos Aires of the 2011 Copa América is played. It’s the tournament final, and the lineup for it illustrates perfectly how iconoclastic this edition of the tournament has proven. Uruguay and Paraguay are … Continue reading →...Copa América 2011: Uruguay beat Peru to advance to the final (video)
20 July 2011, 6:59 am
On Tuesday night, Uruguay and Peru met in the first semi-final of the 2011 Copa América, and Uruguay ran out 2-0 winners thanks to a second half brace from Luis Suárez after some spirited Peruvian resistance in the first half. … Continue reading →...Copa América 2011: Brazil’s exit and Venezuela’s best-ever campaign (video)
19 July 2011, 6:46 pm
I never got round to posting the highlight videos from Sunday’s quarter-final action, which saw Copa América holders Brazil go out to Paraguay on penalties in La Plata, and Venezuela dump Chile out 2-1 in a thrilling battle between the … Continue reading →...
Dormant Brazil side are finally waking up
17 July 2011, 10:10 am
Andrew Murray speaks about the Brazil side which has so far failed to impress in the 2011 Copa America, and believes Mano Menezes' side is finally beginning to activate....Chile: The great entertainers, even after Bielsa
14 July 2011, 8:00 am
Darragh Fitzpatrick takes a look at life after Marcelo Bielsa for South American's most intriguing side....Copa America: Unreasonable Expectations
13 July 2011, 7:30 am
Juan Arango offers his thoughts on the Copa America so far....Copa America: A summer of football is here
1 July 2011, 8:44 am
The U21 European Championships wasn't enough. The U17 World Cup wasn't enough. The Women's World Cup wasn't enough. No, we need our proper football fix and it's finally here in the shape of the culture and exoticism of the 2011 Copa America....
CONMEBOL: Uruguay provide a victory for football
26 July 2011, 4:17 pm
There will be many who will have gloried in the success of Uruguay in Sunday’s Copa America final. The record champions of football’s oldest international tournament won the competition for the third time on Argentinian soil and 15th time in total in a 3-0 win over surprise finalists Paraguay, Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan (2) doing the [...]...CONMEBOL: Paraguay to meet Uruguay in Copa final
21 July 2011, 4:06 pm
The Copa America will see Uruguay take on Paraguay in the final on Sunday after both nations secured their berths with semi-final victories over Peru and Venezuela respectively. The Uruguayans are now many people’s favourites to win the competition after their 2-0 win over Peru on Tuesday. A brace from Luis Suárez early in the second [...]...CONMEBOL: Shock eliminations ensure open championship
18 July 2011, 3:56 pm
The Copa America is defying all expectations as tournament hosts Argentina and defending champions Brazil both went out at the quarter-final stage this weekend. Even when one takes into consideration Venezuela’s progress to their first ever semi-final and Peru’s extra-time triumph over Colombia it is fair to say that this year’s tournament is one of [...]...CONMEBOL: Uruguay set-up semi-final clash with Peru
17 July 2011, 10:50 am
Uruguay have sent tournament hosts Argentina crashing out of the 2011 Copa America. Following a 1-1 draw in the latest installment of El Clásico Rioplatense, the Uruguayans kept their nerve in the subsequent penalty shoot-out and went through 5-4 on spot kicks with Carlos Tévez the only one to miss from twelve yards out. Saturday’s quarter-final match [...]...CONMEBOL: Last eight ready for knockout stage in Copa America
14 July 2011, 3:50 pm
The 2011 Copa America has completed its group stage and one thing that can be said so far about the tournament is that it hasn’t all been plain sailing for the tournament hosts Argentina and favourites Brazil. Countries such as Venezuela and Colombia have impressed from the off whilst the likes of Uruguay and Paraguay [...]...
FIFA Feeds
All Boys into third, Estudiantes climb
20 May 2012, 11:39 am
All Boys recorded a 1-0 home victory over San Martin San Juan to take third in the Clausura standings, while there were also wins for Estudiantes and Union Santa Fe....Luna sends Tigre top
19 May 2012, 10:48 am
A hat-trick from Carlos Luna helped Tigre beat Newell's Old Boys 3-1 and rise to the Clausura summit, while Argentinos Juniors came from behind to claim a draw at Godoy Cruz....Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador
19 May 2012, 10:13 am
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil....The Week in Quotes
19 May 2012, 9:11 am
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini....Boca, Velez edge narrow last eight victories
18 May 2012, 5:47 am
Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield secured narrow Copa Libertadores quarter-final home wins against Brazil's Fluminense and Santos respectively leaving passage to the last four wide open....
Trophy time across the Americas
14 May 2012, 10:57 am
The title winners in Bolivia as well as in a host of Brazilian state championships became known at the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look at the continent’s leading leagues....Santos, Universidad de Chile advance in style
11 May 2012, 7:07 am
Neymar scored one and set up two as Santos demolished Bolivar 8-0 to advance to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, while Universidad de Chile overturned a heavy first-leg defeat to see off Deportivo Quito 7-4 on aggregate....All to play for
8 May 2012, 10:03 am
With six of the eight ties – including Fluminense-Internacional, Lanus-Vasco da Gama and Union Espanola-Boca Juniors – evenly poised, FIFA.com previews the last 16, second-leg action in the Copa Libertadores...Winds of change in South America
3 May 2012, 1:27 pm
FIFA.com speaks exclusively to three key figures in the South American women’s game about the changes in the traditional pecking order, and the growing threat to Brazil's dominance....Ibanez: Women are capable of any role
2 May 2012, 3:16 pm
Nelfi Ibanez has overcome discrimination to become the first woman to coach a men’s professional team in Peru, and FIFA.com heard her story as she hopes to reach even greater heights in football....
Figueirense start well, Flamengo take point
20 May 2012, 11:47 am
A last-minute winner from Caio gave Figueirense a winning start to the Campeonato season, while Flamengo and Palmeiras had to settle for draws against Sport Recife and Portuguesa respectively....Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador
19 May 2012, 10:13 am
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil....The Week in Quotes
19 May 2012, 9:11 am
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini....Tite outlines route to Brasileirao success
18 May 2012, 12:27 pm
FIFA.com sat down for an exclusive conversation with Corinthians' coach Tite, a man with no mean amount of insight into the complexities of the club scene in Brazil....Boca, Velez edge narrow last eight victories
18 May 2012, 5:47 am
Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield secured narrow Copa Libertadores quarter-final home wins against Brazil's Fluminense and Santos respectively leaving passage to the last four wide open....
Happy birthday to you!
20 May 2012, 9:32 am
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week....Universidad, Corinthians take narrow advantage
17 May 2012, 6:50 am
Universidad de Chile hold a slim advantage after the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final against Libertad by earning a 1-1 draw in Paraguay, while Brazilian duo Vasco da Gama and Corinthians played out a goalless encounter....Old rivalry tops last-eight bill
15 May 2012, 7:59 pm
The Copa Libertadores quarter-finals get underway this week, with the longstanding rivalry between Brazil and Argentina in focus as Boca Juniors host Fluminense and Santos face Velez Sarsfield....Trophy time across the Americas
14 May 2012, 10:57 am
The title winners in Bolivia as well as in a host of Brazilian state championships became known at the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look at the continent’s leading leagues....Santos, Universidad de Chile advance in style
11 May 2012, 7:07 am
Neymar scored one and set up two as Santos demolished Bolivar 8-0 to advance to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, while Universidad de Chile overturned a heavy first-leg defeat to see off Deportivo Quito 7-4 on aggregate....
The Week in Quotes
19 May 2012, 9:11 am
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini....Guarin makes Inter move permanent
17 May 2012, 6:33 pm
Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin has completed a permanent move to Inter Milan from Portuguese champions Porto for a fee of €11 million....‘Wlievano’: The whole weekend was a roller coaster
17 May 2012, 5:50 pm
We spoke to ‘Wlievano’ after a dramatic finish to Predictor Round 35 which saw the Colombian win by just two points!...Icons, excitement and invincibility
16 May 2012, 7:01 am
FIFA.com's latest stats review reflects on the numbers behind a week of joy for Neymar, Radamel Falcao, Galatasaray, Juventus and Manchester City....Falcao talks Atleti future, career targets
15 May 2012, 12:55 pm
Falcao has revealed he is focused on staying at Atletico Madrid but stressed that he wants to win grander prizes than the UEFA Europa League in the future....
Stars shine on mixed weekend for leaders
7 May 2012, 10:28 am
FIFA.com rounds up the latest action across the Americas, where wonder goals stole the headlines in Argentina and Brazil and upsets unfolded in Chile and the USA....Neymar hits 100, play-offs set in Mexico
30 April 2012, 9:17 am
The play-off picture was finally settled in Mexico, Neymar reached a goalscoring milestone as Santos booked a place in the Campeonato Paulista final, and Boca Juniors claimed top spot in Argentina....Ruiz to miss the rest of Fulham season
9 April 2012, 11:49 pm
Fulham winger Bryan Ruiz suffered a broken foot in Saturday's 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers and is expected to be out until June or July....Goal-getters in the groove
2 April 2012, 10:33 am
Liedson, Wagner Love, Omar Bravo and Thierry Henry were just some of the strikers who starred across the Americas over the weekend. FIFA.com rounds up the latest developments from the region....Little movement in top ten
16 March 2012, 9:07 am
Despite few changes at the summit, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Scotland and Wales have moved into their highest-ever positions in the FIFA Women's World Ranking....
Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador
19 May 2012, 10:13 am
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil....Happy birthday to you!
13 May 2012, 9:24 am
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week....Santos, Universidad de Chile advance in style
11 May 2012, 7:07 am
Neymar scored one and set up two as Santos demolished Bolivar 8-0 to advance to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, while Universidad de Chile overturned a heavy first-leg defeat to see off Deportivo Quito 7-4 on aggregate....Riquelme stars as Boca advance
10 May 2012, 6:46 am
Juan Roman Riquelme made the difference by scoring one goal and setting up two more as Boca Juniors defeated Union Espanola, while Brazilian giants Corinthians and Vasco da Gama also booked quarter-final berths....All to play for
8 May 2012, 10:03 am
With six of the eight ties – including Fluminense-Internacional, Lanus-Vasco da Gama and Union Espanola-Boca Juniors – evenly poised, FIFA.com previews the last 16, second-leg action in the Copa Libertadores...
USA top Azerbaijan-bound trio
19 May 2012, 9:48 am
We review the CONCACAF qualifying action for Azerbaijan 2012, with USA finishing atop an eight-nation competition to find their way through, while Canada and Mexico also secured their place....Suazo late-show rescues Monterrey
18 May 2012, 7:24 am
Santos Laguna have the advantage, despite conceding a late Humberto Suazo equaliser, after gaining a 1-1 draw at Monterrey in the opening leg of the Clausura final....Trophy time across the Americas
14 May 2012, 10:57 am
The title winners in Bolivia as well as in a host of Brazilian state championships became known at the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look at the continent’s leading leagues....Late drama lifts Santos Laguna into final
14 May 2012, 4:37 am
Two late Oribe Peralta goals saw Santos Laguna advance to the Clausura final at the expense of Tigres Monterrey and a meeting with Monterrey....Monterrey reach Clausura final
13 May 2012, 11:03 am
Goals from Jose Maria Basanta and Aldo De Nigris gave Monterrey a 2-0 victory over Club America and booked their place in the Clausura final, where they will meet either Tigres Monterrey or Santos Laguna....
Universidad, Corinthians take narrow advantage
17 May 2012, 6:50 am
Universidad de Chile hold a slim advantage after the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final against Libertad by earning a 1-1 draw in Paraguay, while Brazilian duo Vasco da Gama and Corinthians played out a goalless encounter....Old rivalry tops last-eight bill
15 May 2012, 7:59 pm
The Copa Libertadores quarter-finals get underway this week, with the longstanding rivalry between Brazil and Argentina in focus as Boca Juniors host Fluminense and Santos face Velez Sarsfield....Libertad, Velez into quarter-finals
9 May 2012, 6:13 am
Paraguay's Libertad and Argentina's Velez Sarsfield are the first teams to book passage to the Copa Libertadores last eight following aggregate wins over Cruz Azul and Atletico Nacional respectively....All to play for
8 May 2012, 10:03 am
With six of the eight ties – including Fluminense-Internacional, Lanus-Vasco da Gama and Union Espanola-Boca Juniors – evenly poised, FIFA.com previews the last 16, second-leg action in the Copa Libertadores...Fernandez: Dad's always helped me
4 May 2012, 7:42 am
Paraguayan goalkeeper Roberto Junior Fernandez talks to FIFA.com about emerging from the shadows of his father who was in between the posts for La Albirroja at Mexico 1986....
Pizarro confirms Werder exit
15 May 2012, 8:18 pm
Claudio Pizarro has announced his intentions to leave Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, confirming he is hoping for challenges anew to end his career....Winds of change in South America
3 May 2012, 1:27 pm
FIFA.com speaks exclusively to three key figures in the South American women’s game about the changes in the traditional pecking order, and the growing threat to Brazil's dominance....Ibanez: Women are capable of any role
2 May 2012, 3:16 pm
Nelfi Ibanez has overcome discrimination to become the first woman to coach a men’s professional team in Peru, and FIFA.com heard her story as she hopes to reach even greater heights in football....Schalke extend Farfan contract
28 April 2012, 6:56 pm
Schalke have announced that Peru forward Jefferson Farfan has agreed a fresh four-year contract extension with the Bundesliga side, committing himself to the club until 2016....Seismic shift in South America
23 April 2012, 6:12 pm
There was a change to the established futsal order in South America in the recent World Cup qualifying tournament, with Brazil being pipped to the title by Argentina and Colombia and Paraguay making waves....
The weird & wacky world of footie celebrations
11 May 2012, 11:28 am
Sometimes foolish, sometimes spontaneous, sometimes hackneyed and over-planned - FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of football's most memorable title celebrations....Argentina oust Danes amid little change
9 May 2012, 9:01 am
With only eight international played over the past month, there was very little change to the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, though Argentina did manage to oust Denmark from ninth position....Stars shine on mixed weekend for leaders
7 May 2012, 10:28 am
FIFA.com rounds up the latest action across the Americas, where wonder goals stole the headlines in Argentina and Brazil and upsets unfolded in Chile and the USA....Winds of change in South America
3 May 2012, 1:27 pm
FIFA.com speaks exclusively to three key figures in the South American women’s game about the changes in the traditional pecking order, and the growing threat to Brazil's dominance....Players pressing for Olympic inclusion
2 May 2012, 12:11 pm
Across the globe, high-profile players are queuing up to push their claims for a place in their respective team's squad for London 2012 and a chance to win a coveted Gold Medal....
Trophy time across the Americas
14 May 2012, 10:57 am
The title winners in Bolivia as well as in a host of Brazilian state championships became known at the weekend. Join FIFA.com for a look at the continent’s leading leagues....Stars shine on mixed weekend for leaders
7 May 2012, 10:28 am
FIFA.com rounds up the latest action across the Americas, where wonder goals stole the headlines in Argentina and Brazil and upsets unfolded in Chile and the USA....Winds of change in South America
3 May 2012, 1:27 pm
FIFA.com speaks exclusively to three key figures in the South American women’s game about the changes in the traditional pecking order, and the growing threat to Brazil's dominance....Neymar hits 100, play-offs set in Mexico
30 April 2012, 9:17 am
The play-off picture was finally settled in Mexico, Neymar reached a goalscoring milestone as Santos booked a place in the Campeonato Paulista final, and Boca Juniors claimed top spot in Argentina....Seismic shift in South America
23 April 2012, 6:12 pm
There was a change to the established futsal order in South America in the recent World Cup qualifying tournament, with Brazil being pipped to the title by Argentina and Colombia and Paraguay making waves....
