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Happy birthday to you!
19 February 2012, 7:01 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....The Week in Quotes
18 February 2012, 12:16 pm
Featuring Rogerio Ceni hailing Jose Mourinho, Emmanuel Petit and Valentino Rossi criticising Arsenal and Inter Milan respectively, and Pierpaolo Bisoli on Massimiliano Allegri’s surprise coaching style....Lalas, a rock n' roll star
17 February 2012, 8:09 am
FIFA.com speaks to Alexi Lalas, the ginger-haired, guitar-playing former centre-half who burst onto the global scene at USA 1994 while representing the Stars and Stripes....Donovan: Everton is my family too
16 February 2012, 6:52 pm
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan has said he would be open to another loan move to Everton in the future, specifically noting that the energy round Goodison Park is "something magical"....Klinsmann's USA set up Scotland contest
15 February 2012, 7:45 pm
USA has booked a May match-up against Scotland in Jacksonville ahead of their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying opener against Antigua and Barbuda....
Union, Cruz maintain perfect starts
22 February 2012, 6:34 am
Mexico's Cruz Azul, Chile's Union Espanola, Argentina's Arsenal and Colombia's Nacional all cruised to victory in their Copa Libertadores group matches....Six out to continue perfect starts
21 February 2012, 9:21 am
FIFA.com looks at Cruz Azul, Velez Sarsfield, The Strongest, Union Espanola, Atletico Nacional and Godoy Cruz who will be seeking to keep their 100 per cent record going in this week's Copa Libertadores group phase action....Home runs and Lanus's lead
20 February 2012, 9:51 am
FIFA.com focuses on two players making vital contributions to their teams in Argentina, the start of the Clausura in Uruguay and some noteworthy sequences in Mexico....Tigres lead after day of draws
19 February 2012, 10:20 am
Tigres Monterrey lead the way at the top of the Clausura in Mexico after a round which saw four out of five fixtures drawn, with Tijuana the only victors following their 2-0 win at Queretaro....Tecos finally take three points
18 February 2012, 10:12 am
Carlos Leano claimed the winning goal as Estudiantes Tecos secured their first victory of the Clausura campaign with a 2-1 win against nine-man Atlante....
Women's round-up: January 2012
1 February 2012, 9:29 am
FIFA.com’s first monthly review of women’s football in 2012 looks at more success for Abby Wambach and Homare Sawa, plus the latest international and club happenings across the globe....USA & Canada dominate CONCACAF
30 January 2012, 10:17 am
USA and Canada have qualified for London 2012, asserting their authority in an eight-nation CONCACAF preliminary competition, notably handing Costa Rica and Mexico their exits....Wave of inspiration at Canada conference
30 January 2012, 6:47 am
2015 FIFA Women's World Cup™ host nation Canada was the venue as members of the CONCACAF football family convened - along with some high-profile guests - to share their Germany 2011 experiences....Canada, USA book London berth
28 January 2012, 9:06 am
Both USA and Canada confirmed their place at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament 2012 in London after beating Costa Rica and Mexico respectively at the CONCACAF women's Olympic soccer competition....The vindicated hunt for the Black Panther
25 January 2012, 10:59 am
On Eusebio’s 70th birthday, FIFA.com recalls the lengths Benfica went to sign him as a 17-year-old and the impact he went on to have to the club, Portugal and Africa....
The Week in Quotes
21 January 2012, 2:31 am
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo on looking good, Mario Basler on which footballer he'd chose to watch over a supermodel, Pep Guardiola on who he'd like to be reincarnated as and Miroslav Klose on having his feet kissed....Ricketts: We have to be ambitious
19 January 2012, 7:31 am
Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts claims that glory in the Caribbean Cup and an impressive showing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup will count for nothing if the team fail to qualify for Brazil 2014....The Year in Quotes
28 December 2011, 10:13 am
Join FIFA.com for our review of the most eye-catching quotes of the last 12 months, featuring the likes of Pele, Mario Balotelli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola....CFU appoint Normalisation Committee
22 December 2011, 10:14 am
After two days of meetings at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, the Caribbean Football Union have appointed a new Normalisation Committee, entrusted with forming a new Executive Committee in 2012....Jamaica commits to developing women’s football
27 September 2011, 10:11 am
A women's football Com-Unity Seminar was hosted by FIFA and the Jamaican Football Federation in Kingston last week aiming to revitalising the playing and perception of the women's game in the country....
USA & Canada dominate CONCACAF
30 January 2012, 10:17 am
USA and Canada have qualified for London 2012, asserting their authority in an eight-nation CONCACAF preliminary competition, notably handing Costa Rica and Mexico their exits....Two tickets up for grabs in CONCACAF
18 January 2012, 2:42 pm
The CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament is set to begin tomorrow in Vancouver, British Columbia with hosts Canada favoured in Group A, while USA face a tricky test in Group B alongside Mexico....Gone but never forgotten
30 December 2011, 3:43 am
Once again the football family lost some great figures during the past 12 months. FIFA.com pays tribute to those who passed away in 2011, including Florian Albert, Socrates and Gary Speed....CFU appoint Normalisation Committee
22 December 2011, 10:14 am
After two days of meetings at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, the Caribbean Football Union have appointed a new Normalisation Committee, entrusted with forming a new Executive Committee in 2012....Honduras tipped in open quartet
8 December 2011, 12:03 pm
Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers....
CFU appoint Normalisation Committee
22 December 2011, 10:14 am
After two days of meetings at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, the Caribbean Football Union have appointed a new Normalisation Committee, entrusted with forming a new Executive Committee in 2012....Historic night for Antigua, Guyana
12 November 2011, 3:58 am
Fancied sides Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti tumbled out of qualifying on Friday, while El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda, Canada and Guyana all had evenings to savour....Canada close as Trinidad, Haiti sweat
10 November 2011, 3:22 pm
The penultimate round in CONCACAF’s first stage of Brazil 2014 qualifying takes place tomorrow with regional elite El Salvador and Canada set to seal progression, however, Trinidad and Tobago are under pressure....Late goal salvages point for Grenada
15 October 2011, 11:28 pm
Clive Murray's last-minute goal rescued a 1-1 draw for Grenada in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against St. Vincent and the Grenadines, leaving both sides on four points in Group E....Panama in as CONCACAF axe falls
12 October 2011, 5:57 am
Panama became the first side from CONCACAF to move on to the second round of group-stage qualifying for Brazil 2014, while at the other end of the spectrum no fewer than ten teams were eliminated from contention....
Costly: Honduras have what it takes
22 February 2012, 8:14 am
Honduras ace Carlos Costly sat down for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com, touching on his hopes of reaching Brazil 2014, his new national team coach and how CONCACAF has improved....Honduras tipped in open quartet
8 December 2011, 12:03 pm
Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers....Nashville, Carson to host CONCACAF qualifying
6 December 2011, 11:11 pm
USA have been placed in Group A alongside Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador for Men's Olympic Football qualifying in CONCACAF, which will be held in both Nashville and Carson....Cities confirmed for CONCACAF qualifiers
10 November 2011, 6:29 pm
Men's Olympic football qualifying in the CONCACAF region will take place between 22 March and 2 April in the USA cities of Nashville, Kansas City and Los Angeles....Do-or-die drama settles last eight
21 October 2011, 8:29 am
The group stage went down to the wire in the CONCACAF Champions League with Los Angeles Galaxy clinching the last spot in the quarter-finals on the final matchday, while reigning champions Monterrey are also through....
USA & Canada dominate CONCACAF
30 January 2012, 10:17 am
USA and Canada have qualified for London 2012, asserting their authority in an eight-nation CONCACAF preliminary competition, notably handing Costa Rica and Mexico their exits....Canada, USA book London berth
28 January 2012, 9:06 am
Both USA and Canada confirmed their place at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament 2012 in London after beating Costa Rica and Mexico respectively at the CONCACAF women's Olympic soccer competition....Predictor enters second-half
24 January 2012, 6:01 pm
Our FIFA Match Predictor prizes include a trip to Brazil 2014™, customized football jerseys and adidas Tango 12 footballs! ...Two tickets up for grabs in CONCACAF
18 January 2012, 2:42 pm
The CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament is set to begin tomorrow in Vancouver, British Columbia with hosts Canada favoured in Group A, while USA face a tricky test in Group B alongside Mexico....Countdown begins to London 2012
12 January 2012, 9:28 am
With less than 200 days to go before the start of London 2012, FIFA.com takes a look at what to expect in the run up to the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments....
Ten-man USA edge Panama
26 January 2012, 5:54 am
A ten-man USA gained a measure of revenge for defeat at last year's CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Panama thanks to a debut goal from Graham Zusi....Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement
18 January 2012, 9:00 am
With only 11 matches taken into account, there was little change on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking, though Chile rose to 12th and Bosnia-Herzegovina went into a personal best of 19th....Spain on top and Wales highest climber
21 December 2011, 9:00 am
The last edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking for this year brings little change as world champions Spain remain at the top of the table, followed by Netherlands, Germany and Uruguay....Honduras tipped in open quartet
8 December 2011, 12:03 pm
Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers....Nashville, Carson to host CONCACAF qualifying
6 December 2011, 11:11 pm
USA have been placed in Group A alongside Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador for Men's Olympic Football qualifying in CONCACAF, which will be held in both Nashville and Carson....
Which team stole the show at a FIFA tournament in 2011?
29 December 2011, 2:09 pm
There were many fantastic displays of football at the various FIFA tournaments held in 2011. Which was your favourite?...Mexico fancied in formidable group
7 December 2011, 4:43 pm
Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana....A star returns to school, Russia win again
7 December 2011, 7:49 am
After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books....Nashville, Carson to host CONCACAF qualifying
6 December 2011, 11:11 pm
USA have been placed in Group A alongside Canada, Cuba, and El Salvador for Men's Olympic Football qualifying in CONCACAF, which will be held in both Nashville and Carson....Joy of six in CONCACAF
16 November 2011, 3:02 am
Six sides are through to the next stage of North, Central American and Caribbean qualifying for Brazil 2014 after four months of frenzied football with shocks aplenty....
USA & Canada dominate CONCACAF
30 January 2012, 10:17 am
USA and Canada have qualified for London 2012, asserting their authority in an eight-nation CONCACAF preliminary competition, notably handing Costa Rica and Mexico their exits....A tale of Brazilian supremacy
19 January 2012, 10:16 am
With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the seventh FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand later this year, FIFA.com looks back at the tournament's history, with Brazil the dominant force....Two tickets up for grabs in CONCACAF
18 January 2012, 2:42 pm
The CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament is set to begin tomorrow in Vancouver, British Columbia with hosts Canada favoured in Group A, while USA face a tricky test in Group B alongside Mexico....Qualifying exploits propel Chapines
8 December 2011, 7:26 am
With a perfect run of six wins from six games in CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014, Guatemala are turning heads and skyrocketing up the global pecking order....Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream
6 December 2011, 4:01 pm
USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run....
Assoc. Feeds
U.S. Soccer Hosting National Goalkeeping Course May 13-20 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
22 February 2012, 4:45 pm
U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Department will conduct a National Goalkeeping License course May 13-20 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Registration for the course is now open....U.S. Soccer's CoachesNet Gears Up for Educational Trip to Spain
22 February 2012, 4:44 pm
U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Department is currently preparing for its educational trip to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, from March 17-24. A group of 44 coaches will spend a week there learning about player development from various coaches, teams and administrators....Tickets for U.S. Men’s National Team Games in Jacksonville and Tampa on Sale Starting March 1
22 February 2012, 1:26 pm
Tickets for the upcoming U.S. Men’s National Team games in Jacksonville, Fla., and Tampa, Fla., will go on sale to the public next Thursday, March 1....West Ham United Midfielder Sebastian Lletget Added to U.S. U-23 MNT Camp Roster
21 February 2012, 5:29 pm
U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team head coach Caleb Porter has added Sebastian Lletget to the roster for the training camp in Frisco, Texas....U.S. Soccer Supports Development of Player 'Intangibles'
21 February 2012, 4:27 pm
EXACT Sports will monitor and train the psychological readiness of Development Academy players....
Armenia roster announced for Canada friendly
22 February 2012, 6:30 pm
Armenia calls in 31 players for two-match series that includes Canada....MLS, WPS and NCAA stars featured in 2011-12 Upper Deck World of Sports
22 February 2012, 2:55 pm
Card set includes Canadian footballers De Rosario and Sinclair....More positive progress for Canada w20 squad
22 February 2012, 4:24 am
Canadians defeat local club side in Panama preparations....Canada v Armenia friendly to be broadcast on Sportsnet
21 February 2012, 10:09 pm
Live broadcast on 29 February 2012....CONCACAF announces Under-17 draw results
21 February 2012, 3:56 pm
Canada w17 to face Jamaica, Panama and Guatemala in group phase....
Satrting XI Jamaica vs. Guatemala, 2011 Gold Cup
10 June 2011, 8:41 pm
Jamaica will play their second Group B match today at the FIU (Florida International University) Stadium in Miami against Guatemala at 6:00pm. Jamaica currently sits at the top of their Group with 3 points, following the 1-1 draw with Honduras and Guatemala in the four team group. Below is the starting XI for toady’s match: [...]...National U-17 Squad leaves for FIFA World Cup in Mexico
7 June 2011, 6:11 pm
The National U-17 squad left the island today to participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico which begins on June 18 and ends on July 10. The young Reggae Boyz will participate in a pre-tournament training camp from June 7 – 14 in Toluca, Mexico before departing for Monterrey where they will play [...]...The Reggae Boyz’s best performance in 11 years
7 June 2011, 10:25 am
Contributed The 4-0 trashing of Grenada in their opening group B Gold Cup game in CA offers a breath of fresh air for the football hopeful, while I am not in a position to present the stats on the game, the sheer number of passes is indeed encouraging. As far as I can remember since the beginning of [...]...Jamaica vs. Grenada, 2011 Gold Cup
6 June 2011, 11:15 am
The Reggae Boyz will play their first game in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup against Grenada today June 6th, at the Home Depot Center, match time is 6:00pm. Below is the starting XI for today’s match: Donovan Ricketts-1 Jermaine Taylor-6 Shavar Thomas-4 Dicoy William -3 Eric Vernan-8 Rudolph Austin-17 Jason Morrison-7 Demar Phillips-12 Dane [...]...Jamaica Gold Cup Squad
3 June 2011, 11:15 am
NAME D.O.B. HGT. WGT. CLUB POS. DEBUT CAPS DONOVAN RICKETTS 06.07.77 6’4” 210LBS L.A. GALAXY (USA) G.K. 2001 76 DWAYNE MILLER 14.07.87 6’1” 180LBS SYRIANSKA F.C. (SWEDEN) G.K. 2007 18 DUWAYNE KERR 16.01.87 6’3” 198LBS STROMMEN IF (NORWAY) G.K. 2008 5 SHAVAR THOMAS 29.01.81 6’1” 195LBS SPORTING KANSAS CITY(USA) DEF 2002 35 JERMAINE TAYLOR 14.01.85 [...]...
¡Porque la sele somos todos!
16 November 2011, 10:39 pm
Luego de que la selección nacional había perdido contra Panamá cuatro días antes en suelo canalero 2-0, muchos ticos y extranjeros al ver la derrota afirmaban que el campeón del mundo nos iba a golear, muchos fueron al estadio a ver a sus estrellas españolas anotarnos golazos como esos que están acostumbrados y otros decidieron [...]...Héctor Mesén destacó en el Gran Prix
16 November 2011, 10:22 pm
Héctor Mesén Sequeira dejó en alto el nombre de Costa Rica al ser el único árbitro costarricense en participar en el Gran Prix 2011 en Brasil. Mesén participó en varios encuentros y destacó en la final del torneo. “El haber tenido la oportunidad de dirigir una final de un torneo tan importante no me da [...]...FEDEFUTBOL alquila canchas sintéticas
16 November 2011, 5:56 pm
La Federación Costarricense de Fútbol cuenta con dos canchas sintéticas que están a disposición de todo el público, una de ellas es para futbol 5-6-7 y la otra para futbol once. La cancha futbol 5-6-7 tiene un precio de alquiler de 21 mil colones y los horarios son de lunes a viernes de 4pm a [...]...La Sele empata ante el Campeon del mundo
16 November 2011, 12:08 am
Ante la mirada de propios y extraños la roja de los ticos tubo de rodillas al campeón del mundo. Con un empate a dos que supo a victoria, la selección de Costa Rica mostró un juego muy diferente al de los otros encuentros. Desde los primeros minutos el profesor Pinto planteo en el terreno a [...]...Preliminarmente abrimos eliminatoria con El Salvador
14 November 2011, 10:04 pm
Según se determina en un calendario preliminar de la eliminatoria mundialista, la Selección Mayor de Costa Rica abrirá su ruta rumbo a Brasil 2014 en casa, el 8 de junio ante su similar de El Salvador. El Secretario General de la CONCACAF, Ted Howard, indicó que el formato de calendario y las fechas para la [...]...
Selección mayor entrena en el estadio Pedro Marrero
La selección mayor de Panamá dirigida por el técnico Julio Dely Valdés entrenó por primera vez en La Habana, Cuba y lo hizo en la mañana del lunes 28 de marzo en el estadio Pedro Marrero, sede del partido amistoso internacional programado para el martes 29 de marzo, desde la 4:00 p.m. hora local (3:00 p.m.hora de Panamá)....Selección sub-20 realiza primer entrenamiento en Guatemala
GUATEMALA- La selección sub-20 de Panamá completó su primer entrenamiento en Guatemala con miras a su debut en el premundial de la categoría programado para el 31 de marzo frente a Surinam en el estadio Mateo Flores....Selección mayor se instala en La Habana con algunos contratiempos
La selección mayor de Panamá llegó en la tarde del domingo a La Habana, Cuba, sin embargo, tuvieron contratiempos para salir del aeropuerto al hotel de concentración debido a la falta de transporte para trasladar al equipo nacional....Chorrillo FC es primero y Atlético Veraguense ya es segundo en el torneo Clausura
Se cumplieron los cinco partidos de la fecha 12 del torneo Clausura de la LPFdejando al Chorrillo en el primer lugar tras imponerse 2-0 a Chepo, mientras que el Atlético Veraguense subió al segundo puesto luego de su victoria 2-1 frente a San Francisco....Selección Sub-20 ya se encuentra en Guatemala
Guatemala- Luego de un viaje de dos horas desde Panamá, la selección sub-20 llegó sin contratiempos a Guatemala para iniciar su participación el 31 de marzo en el premundial de la categoria que entrega cuatro boletos al Mundial Colombia 2011....
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