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Mexico’s date with destiny
13 July 2011, 2:02 pm
FIFA.com wraps up the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011, which was won in stylish fashion by the hosts, and featured impressive performances by Uruguay, Germany, Brazil and Uzbekistan....Mexico bring the Azteca to its feet
11 July 2011, 6:58 am
As around 100,000 fans celebrated Mexico’s world title at the Estadio Azteca, captain Antonio Briseno told FIFA.com: “It was an incredible experience”. ...Cubero keeps his cool
11 July 2011, 6:06 am
Uruguay goalkeeper Jonathan Cubero spoke to FIFA.com about performing in front of a packed and hostile house in Sunday’s final at the Azteca and winning the adidas Golden Glove....Gomez: It's hard to take it all in
11 July 2011, 4:39 am
FIFA.com spoke with U-17 World Cup winner and top player Julio Gomez about making history, the adulation of the fans and finding the ideal spot to display his new trophy....Award sweep for hometown heroes
11 July 2011, 4:31 am
Mexican players scooped the three top-player awards at the FIFA U-17 finals, with Julio Gomez, Jorge Espericueta and Carlos Fierro grabbing the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Balls respectively....
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....
Rebuilt Aussies aim for hat-trick
20 May 2012, 9:37 am
After ending a 32-year drought in reaching the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, a new-look Australia have overcome the pain associated with those failed campaigns and are optimistic of a third straight appearance on the world stage....Glory snap up Jamieson
17 May 2012, 9:40 am
Perth Glory have signed up 23-year-old left-back Scott Jamieson, just hours after the former Bolton Wanderers defender had been let go by Sydney FC....Popovic named new Sydney club's first coach
17 May 2012, 7:09 am
Tony Popovic, a veteran of Australia's 2006 FIFA World Cup™ campaign, has been announced as the inaugural coach of the A-League's new western Sydney team....Heavyweights stumble as debutants shine
17 May 2012, 3:29 am
The AFC Champions group stage concluded as nine teams booked passage to the last 16, while Korea Republic heavyweights Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Motors both suffered surprise eliminations....Adelaide, Ulsan secure top spot
16 May 2012, 3:03 pm
Adelaide United won 2-0 at Gamba Osaka and Ulsan Hyundai were victorious against FC Tokyo as the pair claimed top spot in their respective AFC Champions League groups, while Bani Yas and Esteghlal both qualified in late matches....
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....
Dramatic triumph for Simba, Leopards through
7 April 2012, 1:14 pm
A stunning last-minute away goal was enough to see Simba snatch passage to the last 16 of the CAF Confederation Cup after sneaking past Entente Setif, while Black Leopards held out to progress as well....Put takes charge of Burkina Faso
24 March 2012, 12:57 am
Burkina Faso have announced that Belgian coach Paul Put has taken charge of the national team, replacing previous incumbent Paulo Duarte, who was dismissed following the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations....Senegalese, South African champs fall
5 March 2012, 5:39 am
Orlando Pirates and US Ouakam were eliminated in the preliminary stage of Africa's biggest club competition, while Egypt's Zamalek led the charge through to the Round of 32....Duarte dismissed as coach
18 February 2012, 9:39 am
Burkina Faso have sacked Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte after their disappointing performance at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, where they played three and lost three....Zambian joy ends emotional tournament
13 February 2012, 4:26 am
Zambia's remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over favourites Côte d’Ivoire capped three superb weeks of football in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea as Africa's elite sought continental glory....
Red Bulls keep going, Chivas beat Galaxy
20 May 2012, 12:04 pm
The New York Red Bulls remain top of the Eastern Conference after beating Montreal Impact 2-1, Sporting Kansas City slipped up again, while Chivas USA defeated Los Angeles Galaxy....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....Le Toux savouring Stateside success
15 May 2012, 8:40 am
Five years after moving to the USA in 2007, French forward Sebastien Le Toux is now a major figure in MLS. Vancouver Whitecaps’ new talisman spoke to FIFA.com about his positive experience stateside....Setback for Sporting, Houston enjoy home
13 May 2012, 10:41 am
Sporting Kansas City were beaten 2-1 by Chicago Fire, their third straight defeat in Major League Soccer, while there were victories for Houston Dynamo, New England Revolution and Real Salt Lake. ...Blatter backs women’s football in Canada
6 May 2012, 10:15 pm
The FIFA President has made a two-day visit to Canada, attending the announcement of the six Host Cities of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 and joining in the Canadian FA’s centenary celebrations....
Leopards hunt more CAF Cup prey
26 April 2012, 8:25 am
The 2012 CAF Confederation Cup gathers momentum this weekend with second round fixtures taking place ahead of eliminated CAF Champions League teams joining the fray mid-year....New life for Congo's Red Devils
15 March 2012, 9:42 am
A sudden reversal in both results and performance has lifted Congo's spirits and sent their position on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking soaring 29 places....African teams on the march
7 March 2012, 9:03 am
Spain remain top, but the biggest climbers in the March edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking all hail from Africa, with São Tomé e Príncipe shooting up a remarkable 53 places....Surprises continue in Africa
1 March 2012, 1:48 am
Nigeria struggled to a scoreless away draw, Cameroon needed a late goal to win and Kenya beat Togo as qualifying for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations got underway on Wednesday....Congo DR take advantage, Nigeria held
29 February 2012, 9:27 pm
Cape Verde Islands and Congo DR secured vital away wins over Madagascar and Seychelles in CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2013 qualifying, while Nigeria and Ethiopia were held to goalless draws with Rwanda and Benin respectively....
English press lead praise for Chelsea, Drogba
20 May 2012, 1:48 pm
Media outlets across England have been quick to shower praise on Chelsea, as well as their penalty hero Didier Drogba, after their UEFA Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich....More to life than Messi and Ronaldo
17 May 2012, 10:53 am
While the remarkable scoring feats of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated attention, plenty of other players have been racking up the goals this season. FIFA.com looks at some of the most prolific. ...Drogba: Finals are there to be won
17 May 2012, 6:19 am
Ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, key Chelsea figure Didier Drogba says he is looking to replace bad memories from four years ago with fresh final success....Neuer: Home advantage will help
16 May 2012, 3:33 pm
Manuel Neuer has discussed Bayern Munich's home advantage for Saturday's UEFA Champions League final and the threat posed by Chelsea striker Didier Drogba....City win the battle of Manchester
14 May 2012, 10:35 am
Manchester City ended their 44-year title drought to lift their first top-flight championship trophy in England by pipping arch-rivals Manchester United on goal difference on a dramatic day of action....
Rosicky injury scare for Czechs
20 May 2012, 3:08 pm
Tomas Rosicky has suffered a leg muscle injury and is currently a doubt for Czech Republic ahead of UEFA EURO 2012, with Viktoria Plzen midfielder Vladimir Darida waiting on standby....Kings crowned across Eastern Europe
16 May 2012, 7:18 am
FIFA.com reviews the recently-completed domestic seasons in Eastern Europe, with the spotlight falling on the campaigns in Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Ukraine....Sparta Prague, the Golden City's finest
16 May 2012, 6:56 am
FIFA.com takes a closer look at Sparta Prague, the Czech Republic's most successful club and an historic icon of one of Europe's great capitals....Bilek names provisional Czech squad
14 May 2012, 11:39 am
Michal Bilek announced his provisional Czech Republic squad for UEFA EURO 2012 on Monday, with 24 players picked for the tournament in Poland and Ukraine....Football’s equipment evolution
26 April 2012, 8:35 am
From Henry VIII's boots through the kicking of hogs' heads to the wearing of knickerbockers, FIFA.com looks at how far football equipment has come from its early beginnings....
Lindegaard named to EURO squad
19 May 2012, 7:22 pm
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has been named to Denmark's UEFA EURO 2012 squad, with coach Morten Olsen convinced of the keeper's fitness after three training sessions....GLT ‘tests’ set for Danish Superligaen
16 May 2012, 9:03 am
The two live matches in which GoalRef’s system will be tested are two Danish Superligaen matches: Silkeborg IF-SønderjyskE on Sunday and FC Nordsjælland-AC Horsens on 23 May....Divergent fortunes for European finalists
15 May 2012, 12:00 pm
FIFA.com’s weekly review of women’s club action focuses on the varied experiences for Lyon and Frankfurt ahead of this week’s UEFA Women's Champions League final, while there is also the latest from Denmark and the USA....Copenhagen draw as AGF impress
13 May 2012, 8:31 pm
FC Copenhagen failed to put some distance between themselves and Nordsjaelland as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Sonderjyske, while AGF Aarhus claimed a 5-1 victory over Brondby....Wolves confirm Solbakken as manager
11 May 2012, 11:01 am
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed former Cologne and FC Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken to take charge of them next season having been relegated to the Championship. ...
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...
English press lead praise for Chelsea, Drogba
20 May 2012, 1:48 pm
Media outlets across England have been quick to shower praise on Chelsea, as well as their penalty hero Didier Drogba, after their UEFA Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich....Neuer has no idea how Bayern lost
20 May 2012, 12:38 pm
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was in disbelief and "lost for words" after his side suffered defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea on penalties....Robben: My penalty was terrible
20 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Arjen Robben has revealed his despair at Bayern Munich's defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, describing his missed penalty in extra time as "terrible"....Blues rise like a phoenix from the ashes
20 May 2012, 12:36 am
Hollywood script writers could not have imagined a more dramatic coronation for Chelsea, who rose like a phoenix from the ashes to reach the summit of European football. FIFA.com witnessed the events up close....Chelsea stars hail Champions League triumph
19 May 2012, 11:58 pm
Didier Drogba insisted that Chelsea never stopped believing they could win the Champions League after he scored the crucial penalty kick in a nerve-shredding shootout triumph over Bayern Munich....
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....Nomadic Hogan led European revolution
19 May 2012, 9:52 am
During the first half of the 20th century, one man led a football revolution across Europe: Jimmy Hogan. FIFA.com remembers a coach unappreciated in his home country but revered across a continent....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....Three magic nights in Munich
19 May 2012, 8:44 am
With Bayern Munich and Chelsea set to contest the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, FIFA.com remembers the three previous finals which were held in the German city....Lyon crowned European queens again
17 May 2012, 7:24 pm
Lyon claimed the UEFA Women's Champions League for the second successive year with first-half goals from Eugenie Le Sommer and Camille Abily enough to see off Frankfurt 2-0 in front of a record 50,212 crowd in Munich....
English press lead praise for Chelsea, Drogba
20 May 2012, 1:48 pm
Media outlets across England have been quick to shower praise on Chelsea, as well as their penalty hero Didier Drogba, after their UEFA Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich....Neuer has no idea how Bayern lost
20 May 2012, 12:38 pm
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was in disbelief and "lost for words" after his side suffered defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea on penalties....Robben: My penalty was terrible
20 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Arjen Robben has revealed his despair at Bayern Munich's defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, describing his missed penalty in extra time as "terrible"....Blues rise like a phoenix from the ashes
20 May 2012, 12:36 am
Hollywood script writers could not have imagined a more dramatic coronation for Chelsea, who rose like a phoenix from the ashes to reach the summit of European football. FIFA.com witnessed the events up close....Chelsea stars hail Champions League triumph
19 May 2012, 11:58 pm
Didier Drogba insisted that Chelsea never stopped believing they could win the Champions League after he scored the crucial penalty kick in a nerve-shredding shootout triumph over Bayern Munich....
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....USA crowned as trio reach Japan
13 March 2012, 7:02 am
FIFA.com reviews the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship where USA were victorious for the second successive time to win through to Japan 2012 alongside runners-up Canada and third-place finishers Mexico....CONCACAF contenders seek Japan tickets
27 February 2012, 5:41 pm
The CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship gets underway on Thursday in Panama City, with eight nations, including regional heavyweights Canada, USA, and Mexico, all seeking a place at Japan 2012....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....
Watanabe treble earns Tokyo win
20 May 2012, 11:54 am
Kazuma Watanabe scored a hat-trick in the final 15 minutes as FC Tokyo came from two goals behind to beat Sagan Tosu 3-2 in the J.League....Sendai stretch lead, Kashima hit seven
19 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Vegalta Sendai are five points clear in the J.League after beating Nagoya Grampus 4-0, while Kashima Antlers thrashed Consadole Sapporo 7-0 with seven different players on the scoresheet....Japan stars look to European future
18 May 2012, 7:14 am
Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa is grabbing all the headlines but it has been an indifferent season for many Asian players based in Europe....Kiyotake to join Nuremberg
17 May 2012, 8:53 am
Hiroshi Kiyotake is the latest Japanese player heading for the German Bundesliga with the midfielder linking with Nuremberg having spent the past two seasons at Cerezo Osaka....Heavyweights stumble as debutants shine
17 May 2012, 3:29 am
The AFC Champions group stage concluded as nine teams booked passage to the last 16, while Korea Republic heavyweights Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Motors both suffered surprise eliminations....
Trophy helps North Koreans soar
3 May 2012, 8:44 am
FIFA.com looks at the progress of Korea DPR, who won the recent AFC Challenge Cup to leap 25 places to 86th on the latest edition of the global ladder....Respect the watchword at Wembley
24 April 2012, 3:27 pm
Following Tuesday's draws for the Olympic Football Tournaments London 2012, FIFA.com was on hand at Wembley to gauge the reaction of coaches and representatives from the countries taking part....Olympic hopefuls line up
24 April 2012, 1:00 pm
FIFA.com reviews a host of fascinating groups across the Men's and Women's Olympic Football Tournaments following Tuesday's draw at Wembley Stadium in London....Draw shows the road to London gold
24 April 2012, 10:48 am
Wembley Stadium provided the setting for the group draw of the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments London 2012 on Tuesday 24 April. FIFA.com has all details and reaction to the draw....Uruguay reach all-time high, Asian trio soar
11 April 2012, 9:03 am
Uruguay jumped to a personal best of third on the latest edition of the FIFA Ranking as the Netherlands fell out of the top three, while Denmark, Korea DPR, Turkmenistan and the Philippines made progress....
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....
Vitesse beat RKC to clinch Europa spot
20 May 2012, 6:11 pm
Vitesse Arnhem qualified for the UEFA Europa League after clinching a 5-2 aggregate win over RKC Waalwijk in their two-leg play-off tie....VVV-Venlo retain top-flight status
20 May 2012, 4:41 pm
VVV-Venlo are assured of Eredivisie football next season after Danny Holla's second-half penalty sealed a a 4-3 aggregate win over Helmond Sport in their promotion/relegation play-off....Robben: My penalty was terrible
20 May 2012, 12:13 pm
Arjen Robben has revealed his despair at Bayern Munich's defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, describing his missed penalty in extra time as "terrible"....Nomadic Hogan led European revolution
19 May 2012, 9:52 am
During the first half of the 20th century, one man led a football revolution across Europe: Jimmy Hogan. FIFA.com remembers a coach unappreciated in his home country but revered across a continent....Robben, Makaay hopeful of Bayern win
18 May 2012, 8:03 am
Bayern winger Arjen Robben and club legend Roy Makaay have been speaking about tomorrow's UEFA Champions League final, with the latter telling FIFA.com that home advantage could prove crucial....
Auckland continue to reign in Oceania
15 May 2012, 9:49 am
Auckland City will once again feature at the FIFA Club World Cup but the Oceania heavyweights were forced to do it the hard way in a gruelling OFC O-League campaign, as FIFA.com reports....Strong All Whites squad for Brazil 2014 campaign
15 May 2012, 2:53 am
South Africa 2010 surprise packets New Zealand will begin their tilt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ next month, with a strong and experienced squad named by coach Rick Herbert....Renowned kings crowned in Iran, Oceania
14 May 2012, 11:47 am
FIFA.com’s weekly review of club action in Asia and Oceania is highlighted by more glory for Iran’s Sepahan and New Zealand’s Auckland City, while there is also a look at the latest from Japan, Korea Republic and elsewhere....Auckland crowned again in Oceania
13 May 2012, 9:23 am
Reigning champions Auckland City survived a tense second half to see off Tahiti’s AS Tefana for a 3-1 aggregate victory in the OFC O-League final and claim a fourth continental crown....Kiwis seek further growth in Japan
11 May 2012, 10:14 am
New Zealand are banking on meticulous preparation combined with a powerful strike-force as they seek to carve out a new niche at Japan 2012, as the game continues to develop at rapid speed Down Under....
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....Tejada: Panama primed for history
9 May 2012, 3:21 pm
Seasoned Panama forward Luis Tejada spoke to FIFA.com about the challenge of attempting to reach the FIFA World Cup™ finals for the first time in his country’s history....Mexico, Honduras deny CONCACAF rivals
3 April 2012, 9:58 am
FIFA.com looks at how Mexico and Honduras have booked their way through to the Men's Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 in CONCACAF qualifying, handing Canada and El Salvador their exits in the semi-finals....Eight in battle for transatlantic trip
22 March 2012, 12:00 pm
California, Kansas and Tennessee play host to the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic qualifying tournament between Thursday 22 March and Tuesday 2 April which sees the finalists reaching London 2012....USA crowned as trio reach Japan
13 March 2012, 7:02 am
FIFA.com reviews the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship where USA were victorious for the second successive time to win through to Japan 2012 alongside runners-up Canada and third-place finishers Mexico....
Giants march through, Stars shine on
9 April 2012, 7:03 am
TP Mazembe, Esperance and Al Ahly advanced to the next round of the CAF Champions League along with Nigeria’s Sunshine Stars, who managed to overturn a 4-1 first-leg score....Tunisian clubs survive continental scares
7 April 2012, 12:31 pm
Reigning champions Esperance and fellow Tunisians Etoile Sahel both came from behind to claim victory in the CAF Champions League, while Al Hilal cruised in their tie, scoring five....Former champions draw as road begins
25 March 2012, 2:20 pm
The beginning of the CAF Champions League qualifying first round saw four former winners of the trophy draw, including title-holders Esperance who were held by Wajdi Bouazzi to a 1-1 result in Gambia....Senegalese, South African champs fall
5 March 2012, 5:39 am
Orlando Pirates and US Ouakam were eliminated in the preliminary stage of Africa's biggest club competition, while Egypt's Zamalek led the charge through to the Round of 32....Surprises continue in Africa
1 March 2012, 1:48 am
Nigeria struggled to a scoreless away draw, Cameroon needed a late goal to win and Kenya beat Togo as qualifying for next year’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations got underway on Wednesday....
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....
Red Bulls keep going, Chivas beat Galaxy
20 May 2012, 12:04 pm
The New York Red Bulls remain top of the Eastern Conference after beating Montreal Impact 2-1, Sporting Kansas City slipped up again, while Chivas USA defeated Los Angeles Galaxy....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....‘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!...DC too fast for Rapids
17 May 2012, 3:54 am
DC United moved second in the MLS Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win over Colorado Rapids to sit behind only New York Red Bulls....Struggling Timbers cling on for draw
16 May 2012, 5:43 am
Out-of-form Portland Timbers claimed a battling scoreless draw at Houston Dynamo leaving the north-west side marooned at the bottom of the Western Conference....
Heavyweights stumble as debutants shine
17 May 2012, 3:29 am
The AFC Champions group stage concluded as nine teams booked passage to the last 16, while Korea Republic heavyweights Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Motors both suffered surprise eliminations....Adelaide, Ulsan secure top spot
16 May 2012, 3:03 pm
Adelaide United won 2-0 at Gamba Osaka and Ulsan Hyundai were victorious against FC Tokyo as the pair claimed top spot in their respective AFC Champions League groups, while Bani Yas and Esteghlal both qualified in late matches....FIFA President praises development work in Uzbekistan
16 May 2012, 2:06 pm
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter expressed his admiration for the ongoing development of football in Uzbekistan after visiting the country's capital on Wednesday 16 May 2012....Late scramble for nine remaining tickets
14 May 2012, 6:34 am
The final round of AFC Champions League group matches takes place in midweek with nine spots remaining up for grabs across the eight groups....Abramov: We can reach Brazil
11 May 2012, 5:35 am
Uzbekistan have been a constant in the final stage of recent Asian FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaigns, but this time coach Vadim Abramov believes his side have the talent to go a step further and reach Brazil 2014....
Assoc. Feeds
Ganaron Juventud Unida (SL) y Central Norte (S)
19 May 2012, 3:11 am
{Torneo Argentino A-Tercera Fase-Ida} Defensores de Belgrano de Villa Ramallo cayó ante JuventudUnida Universitario de San Luis. Por la Tercera Fase del Torneo Argentino A, ayer, triunfaron Juventud Unida y Central Norte. En tanto, Racing de Córdoba-Unión de Mar del Plata empataron 1-1. El viernes, Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero venció a Racing. El miércoles, se disputarán todos los encuentros de vuelta. ...Fénix le ganó 3-2 a Victoriano Arenas
18 May 2012, 8:31 pm
{Primera División D, fecha 34} Atlas visitó a San Martín de Burzaco en la jornada inicial de la 34a. fecha de Primera D. En la jornada de ayer, obtuvieron la victoria Centro Español, Riestra, Argentino de Quilmes, Dep. Paraguayo y Fénix. El viernes, Atlas venció a San Martín y el encuentro entre Juventud Unida-Argentino de Rosario fue suspendido. Mañana se enfrentarán Ituzaingó-Claypole....En el inicio, igualaron Argentino de Merlo-San Miguel
18 May 2012, 8:22 pm
{Primera División C, fecha 38} Argentino de Merlo y San Miguel se enfrentaron en el inicio de una nueva fecha de Primera C. El viernes, Argentino de Merlo y San Miguel empataron 1-1, en el comienzo de la 38a. fecha. El resto, se completará el martes con nueve enfrentamientos....Sarmiento de Junín ascendió a la B Nacional
18 May 2012, 7:50 pm
{Primera División B} Sarmiento de Junín le ganó a Colegiales y ascendió a la B Nacional. Ayer, luego de derrotar a Colegiales 3 a 0 Sarmiento de Junín consiguió el campeonato y el ascenso a la Primera B Nacional....Jornada dominical: se disputarán siete cotejos
18 May 2012, 7:13 pm
{Torneo Argentino B, Tercera Fase} Guaraní Antonio Franco de Posadas visitará a Colegiales de Concordia. Por la 3ra. Fase del Torneo Argentino B, en la jornada de hoy se disputarán siete encuentros y uno el martes....
Programação da Seleção Brasileira nos amistosos
18 May 2012, 5:07 pm
Delegação do Brasil viaja nesta quarta-feira para Hamburgo. Jogadores que atuam na Europa se apresentam no hotel da Seleção...Rafael convocado para amistosos
18 May 2012, 2:14 pm
Rafael, lateral-direito do Manchester United, está relacionado para jogos contra Dinamarca, EUA, México e Argentina...Mano na final da Liga do Campeões
18 May 2012, 2:06 pm
Técnico da Seleção acompanhou o duelo entre Bayern de Munique e Chelsea, em Munique, neste sábado...Daniel Alves está desconvocado
17 May 2012, 12:47 pm
Daniel Alves está fora dos amistosos contra a Dinamarca, EUA, México e Argentina...Último jogo antes da viagem para o Chile
16 May 2012, 6:14 pm
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Canada announce preliminary roster
17 May 2012, 7:26 pm
22 players selected for 11-day preparatory camp in southern USA....Vancouver, Toronto draw even in opening leg of Championship final
17 May 2012, 8:23 am
Return leg set for Wednesday 23 May at BMO Field in Toronto...Whitecaps FC to host Toronto FC in first leg of Championship final rematch
17 May 2012, 2:08 am
Match will be live on Sportsnet ONE, 22.00 ET / 19.00 PT....#canMNT Club Recap: From 8-14 May 2012
15 May 2012, 2:21 am
Borjan shines as FC Vaslui rise to top spot in Romania; Jackson scores in Premier League season finale; 11 home-grown players feature in Canadian Championship....Canadian Soccer Association membership elects Board of Directors
15 May 2012, 2:17 am
This Board of Directors under the new governance structure will be composed of 14 Directors, including new President Victor Montagliani....
Les Pays-Bas conservent le trophée
18 May 2012, 1:00 pm
En finale de l'Euro UEFA U17, les Pays-Bas ont conservé leur titre de champions d'Europe en dominant l'Allemagne à l'issue des tirs au but (1-1, 5 tirs au but à 4), ce mercredi à Ljubljana. Menés 1-0 par les Allemands à la 45ème minute après une réalisation du milieu de terrain Leon Goretzka, les "Oranje" ont égalisé dans le temps additionnel de la seconde période (80e+1) par l'intermédiaire d'Elton Acolatse. Les Néerlandais remportent ainsi leur deuxième titre après celui conqu...Les joueuses retenues
16 May 2012, 2:55 pm
Du lundi 28 au jeudi 31 mai, 18 joueuses seront réunies au Centre Technique National Fernand-Sastre de Clairefontaine pour participer à un stage de préparation. Découvrez la liste de Paco Rubio. Pour rappel, la sélection nationale U17 Féminine participera fin juin en Suisse à la phase finale de l'Euro UEFA 2012....Bruno Bini à Munich
16 May 2012, 9:30 am
Ce jeudi se dispute la finale de l'UEFA Champions League Féminine. L'affiche de ce dernier acte opposera à partir de 18h00 l'Olympique Lyonnais au FFC Francfort, à l'Olympiastadion de Munich. Une rencontre que supervisera Bruno Bini (photo), sélectionneur de l'Equipe de France Féminine A....La liste actualisée
15 May 2012, 1:45 pm
Le sélectionneur de l'Equipe de France Espoirs Erick Mombaerts a dévoilé jeudi dernier la liste des joueurs convoqués pour les deux prochains matches des Bleuets contre la Lettonie et le Kazakhstan. Les Tricolores affronteront pour leur antépénultième rencontre dans le groupe 9 des éliminatoires de l'Euro UEFA 2013 la Lettonie, le samedi 2 juin à Sedan, puis le Kazakhstan le vendredi 8 (16h45) à Astana....Moulin et Makengo en renfort
15 May 2012, 8:05 am
La sélection U20 encadrée par Philippe Bergeroo participera du mercredi 23 mai au vendredi 1er juin au 40ème Festival International Espoirs de Toulon et du Var. Les Tricolores retrouveront dans la poule B la Biélorussie, le jeudi 24 mai à Aubagne (20h00), puis le Mexique, le samedi 26 mai à Nice (20h00), avant de conclure par un duel face au Maroc, le lundi 28 mai à La Seyne (18h00). La finale de ce Tournoi de Toulon est programmée le vendredi 1er juin à Hyères (21h00)....
2. Bundesliga: Chelsea end Bayern München's dream
19 May 2012, 9:32 pm
Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to win the Champions League on Saturday after the two sides had been locked at 1-1 at the end of extra-time....2. Bundesliga: Fortuna return to the Bundesliga after 15 years
15 May 2012, 8:50 pm
Fortuna Düsseldorf have followed SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The Second Bundesliga team only needed a 2-2 (1-1) in the second leg of the relegation against Bundesliga side Hertha BSC Berlin after winning the first leg 2-1 (0-1) at Berlin on Thursday....2. Bundesliga: Regensburg gain promotion, Karlsruhe relegated
14 May 2012, 8:25 pm
Jahn Regensburg are back in the Second Bundesliga. The Bavarian team gained promotion thanks to a 2-2 (1-1) draw at Karlsruhe on Monday. Former Bundesliga side KSC is relegated to division three....DFB Cup Men: Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double
12 May 2012, 7:58 pm
Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern München 5-2 in Saturday's DFB Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history....DFB Cup Women: Women of Bayern München win DFB-Cup
12 May 2012, 4:00 pm
The women of Bayern München have won for the first time the DFB-Cup. The team of coach Thomas Wörle dethroned the holders 1 FFC Frankfurt with a 2-0 (0-0) in the final in Cologne and celebrated the biggest success of the club's history since winning the championship 1976....
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 [...]...
Japan U-23 squad for Toulon International named
17 May 2012, 3:00 pm
The Japan Under-23 squad to play in the Toulon International tournament was announced on Friday.Japan will play Turkey on May 23, Netherlands on May 25 and Egypt on May 27 in their group stage. The semifinals will take place on May 30 with the final and the third-place play off being slated for June......Japan squad named for Azerbaijan friendly
17 May 2012, 3:00 pm
The Japan squad to play Azerbaijan in next Wednesday’s Kirin Challenge Cup friendly match in Shizuoka was announced on Friday. The match is to kickoff at 7:15 p.m. at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka.Squad: (last name, first name)Goalkeepers—KAWASHIMA Eiji (Lierse SK), NISHIKAWA Shusaku (Sanfrecce Hiroshima......Tokyo finish second, Gamba fourth in ACL group stage
15 May 2012, 3:00 pm
FC Tokyo, who had already booked a berth in the next round, finished second in Group F after a 1-0 loss at Ulsan Hyundai Motors, while Gamba Osaka ended their 2012 AFC Champions League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Adelaide United at home on Wednesday night. With their first defeat in the Asian club......Nagoya, Kashiwa through to R16 in ACL
14 May 2012, 3:00 pm
Nagoya Grampus and Kashiwa Reysol advanced to the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League after winning their last group matches on Tuesday night. Nagoya downed Central Coast Mariners of Australia 3-0 at home to finish second in Group G on goal difference behind group winners Seongnam Ilhwa of Korea......Japan U-19s to take part in Eight Nations Cup in South Africa
13 May 2012, 3:00 pm
The Japan Under-19 team will take part in the Eight Nations International Cup from May 26 to June 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. YOSHIDA Yasushi’s side will play Brazil, Egypt and Cameroon in Group B. The tournament is part of their preparations for qualifiers for the AFC Under-19 Championship......
Manukau push Springs to wire in ASB Women's Knockout Cup
20 May 2012, 4:04 am
A plucky Manukau City took Western Springs to extra time in the first round proper of the ASB......Junior Football Ferns given lofty benchmark by USA
20 May 2012, 12:55 am
New Zealand’s U-20 women’s football team have been given a lofty World Cup benchmark by the USA,......Auckland City pair added to All Whites squad
18 May 2012, 3:33 am
Uncapped Auckland City duo Ian Hogg and Adam McGeorge have been added to the All Whites squad for......Junior Football Ferns lose second tour match
18 May 2012, 3:06 am
New Zealand’s U-20 women’s football team have fallen to a 3-0 defeat in the second match of their......Live Football Online
17 May 2012, 10:00 pm
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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....
U.S. MNT Players Raising the Bar Abroad
18 May 2012, 3:45 pm
Michael Bradley earned a career-best 34 league appearances with Serie A club Chievo Verona, which collected their best finish in the league since being promoted in 2008...Across the Academy - May 17
17 May 2012, 5:08 pm
Across the Academy is a weekly summary of news related to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, highlighting Academy clubs, current and former players, youth national team activity and media coverage of the Academy. Across the Academy will be available for the duration of the 2011-12 season....Q & A with U.S. U-18 MNT Head Coach Javier Perez
16 May 2012, 4:52 pm
U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team head coach Javier Perez has named a 20-player roster for his first international tournament at the helm of the U-18 MNT. Perez took some time before the trip to talk to ussoccer.com about the selection process, competing against older players at an international tournament and working with U.S. MNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann to integrate the same style of play within all the U.S. National Team programs....2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third-Round Pairings Announced
16 May 2012, 4:40 pm
The 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup third-round pairings were announced Wednesday as all 16 U.S.-based Major League Soccer teams open the tournament on Tuesday, May 29....U.S. U-18 MNT Head Coach Javier Perez Names 20-Player Roster for Lisbon International Tournament
16 May 2012, 4:32 pm
U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team head coach Javier Perez has named a 20-player roster for the four-team 2012 Lisbon International Tournament from May 23-26 in Portugal....
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