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Former kings set as group action begins

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMT

The group stage of the Copa Libertadores gets underway with Vasco da Gama hosting Nacional and fellow former champions Internacional, Olimpia and Velez Sarsfield in action.

Brazil maintain perfect record, Argentina qualify

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Brazil made it five trophies from five editions of the South American U-20 Women’s Championship with customary ease, while Argentina finished runners-up to join their arch-rivals in booking a trip to the world finals in Japan.

Internacional, Flamengo into group stage

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:39:00 GMT

Two-time continental champions Internacional won through to the Copa Libertadores group stage with a narrow 3-2 aggregate win over Once Caldas, while Brazilian compatriots Flamengo did likewise at Real Potosi's expense.

All in the balance as group stage awaits

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:23:00 GMT

Arsenal and Penarol may be all but sure of places in the group stage, but El Nacional, Internacional, Real Potosi and Union Espanola will carry just one-goal leads into the seconds legs of their preliminary-round ties on away soil.

Internacional edge win as Flamengo stumble

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:19:00 GMT

Two-time continental champions Internacional edged closer to the Copa Libertadores group stage with a 1-0 win over Once Caldas but compatriots Flamengo lost in Bolivia against Real Potosi.

Copa Libertadores in numbers

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:27:00 GMT

With just hours to go until the start of the 53rd edition of the Copa Libertadores, FIFA.com whets your appetite with some fascinating stats from Latin America’s premier club competition.

Stiff tests for continental big hitters

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:20:00 GMT

With four former champions in the preliminary stages alone, the 2012 edition of the Copa Libertadores looks to be one of the most keenly contested in recent years.

Hosts Brazil eye more success

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:03:00 GMT

The Brazilian city of Curitiba today welcomes the fifth South American U-20 Women’s Championship, with the hosts and three-time continental champions strong favourites to emerge triumphant.

A start to remember

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured.

Universidad cruise to continental crown

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:50:00 GMT

Universidad de Chile are Copa Sudamericana champions after a brace from tournament top goalscorer Eduardo Vargas eased La U past Ecuador's Liga de Quito 4-0 on aggregate.

Spanish invention, Mexican steel

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com’s latest statistical reviews features the creativity of Juan Mata and David Silva, the near-impregnability of the new Mexican champions, an unwanted record for Roma and goal flurries in Bolivia and the Netherlands.

Training for a brighter future

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:38:00 GMT

The Ecuadorian capital of Quito has just hosted two insightful FIFA training seminars for goalkeeping coaches and football development directors. FIFA.com reports.

Venezuela, Argentina move top

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:34:00 GMT

A lone goal from Oswaldo Vizcarrondo lifted Venezuela equal top in Brazil 2014 qualifying alongside Uruguay, and also Argentina who defeated Colombia earlier in the evening.

Tight at the top as Messi fires Argentina

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:45:00 GMT

One point separates the top five teams in the South American Zone, with Argentina lying second after Lionel Messi helped them conjure up a win in Colombia.

Chile, Ecuador look to bounce back

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:06:00 GMT

Jose Rojas has said he will be looking for victory over Paraguay tomorrow as Chile look to bounce back from defeat to Uruguay, while Ecuador hope to do similar against Peru.

Tough tests await struggling duo

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:27:00 GMT

Argentina and Chile are under major pressure as they go into crunch FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Paraguay respectively, while Bolivia face up to Venezuela. FIFA.com previews the action.

Messi: The boos hurt

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:21:00 GMT

Lionel Messi has revealed his disappointment at Argentina’s 1-1 draw at home to Bolivia, discussed the reaction of the fans and stressed that La Albiceleste must win their upcoming qualifier in Colombia.

Suarez shines as Uruguay rout Chile

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:34:00 GMT

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez turned in a stunning virtuoso performance by scoring all four goals as Uruguay overwhelmed Chile 4-0, while Argentina could only draw with Bolivia and Paraguay beat Ecuador.

Uruguay cut loose, Argentina frustrated

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:53:00 GMT

South American qualifying leaders Uruguay thrashed Chile to shrug aside any 11/11/11 ill omens, though it was a lean day for Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador.

Uninspired Argentina draw at home

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:40:00 GMT

Argentina were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home by Bolivia in the third round of the South American qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil.

Aguero doubt for qualifiers

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:49:00 GMT

Key striker Sergio Aguero is in doubt for Argentina's upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Bolivia and Colombia after he pulled up in training with a groin problem.

Higuain: We must get over defeat

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:02:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain has said Argentina must put their defeat to Venezuela out of their minds when they face a Bolivia side who he feels will look defend doggedly in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.

Hosts favoured in reunion round

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:10:00 GMT

Argentina-Bolivia, Paraguay-Ecuador and Uruguay-Chile may have ended all square at this year’s Copa America, but the home sides will be confident of victory given their impressive records in the fixture.

Zabaleta: I model myself on Zanetti

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:43:00 GMT

Pablo Zabaleta chats to FIFA.com about succeeding Javier Zanetti in the Argentina team, their alleged defensive weaknesses and upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Bolivia and Colombia.

Tevez left out of Argentina qualifying squad

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:59:00 GMT

Alejandro Sabella has left Carlos Tevez out of the squad for their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying double-header against Boliva and Colombia, with Jonas Gutierrez, Nicolas Otamendi and Ricky Alvarez also missing out.

Vasco run riot as compatriots fall

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:51:00 GMT

Vasco da Gama advanced in style to the Copa Sudamericana last eight with an 8-3 aggregate win over Aurora, however other Brazilian clubs did no fare well as Libertad and Universidad de Chile saw off Sao Paulo and Flamengo.

Brazilians blaze a trail

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:10:00 GMT

Brazil were in unstoppable form as they crushed Argentina 8-1 to become South American Women’s Futsal champions for the fourth time in succession. FIFA.com has all the details.

Uruguay hit front as Argentina crash

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:56:00 GMT

A draw in Asuncion took Uruguay clear at the top of the table, while Venezuela and Colombia earned respective historic wins over Argentina and Bolivia, and Chile bounced back.

Colombia, Chile kick-start campaigns

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Colombia scored an important 2-1 win in Bolivia, Chile bounced back to form against Peru, while Uruguay collected a hard-won point in Paraguay on the second day of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in South America.

A derby and a debut in South America

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:10:00 GMT

The start of Colombia’s campaign and the clash between Chile and Peru in the Pacific derby are the main talking points ahead of Matchday 2 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Reborn Argentina set for Venezuela test

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:52:00 GMT

Argentina will be seeking to maintain the momentum of their one-sided win over Chile when they face Venezuela on Tuesday in the second round of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers in South America.

Argentina, Uruguay off the mark

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:44:00 GMT

A hat-trick for Gonzalo Higuain and a brace for Diego Lugano helped Argentina and Uruguay to opening FIFA World Cup wins, as the favourites swept aside Chile and Bolivia.

Home sides dominate in South America

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:51:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina shrugged off the rain to start their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with big home wins, while Ecuador and Peru also saw off their guests.

Uruguay begin finals bid with win

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:26:00 GMT

Copa America winners Uruguay got their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifying campaign off to the perfect start as they beat continental outsiders Bolivia 4-2.

Godin: Everyone will want to beat Uruguay

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Uruguay defender Diego Godin has described them as the team everyone will want to beat as the Copa America winners begin their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification against Bolivia.

South America ready for the big kick-off

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to Matchday 1 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, widely expected to be the most open preliminary competition to date.

Velez on the brink, Aurora beat Vasco

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:58:00 GMT

Velez Sarsfield are on the verge of quarter-finals qualification after a 2-0 away win over Universidad Catolica, while Aurora completed a stunning second-half turnaround to beat Vasco da Gama 3-1 in Bolivia.

The South American qualifiers explained

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:09:00 GMT

The CONMEBOL qualifying competition for Brazil 2014 gets underway on Friday, and FIFA.com explains the format of the star-studded, nine-team tournament.

South American qualifiers in numbers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:12:00 GMT

With the start of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014 just days away, FIFA.com whets your appetite with a series of fascinating stats from previous competitions.

Vasco victorious as De Rosario excels

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:11:00 GMT

Boca Juniors made it 19 matches without defeat, Vasco stayed out front in Brazil and Dwayne De Rosario hit the fastest ever MLS hat-trick. FIFA.com rounds up the latest news from the Americas.

Olimpia, Aurora advance to last 16

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:50:00 GMT

Paraguay's Olimpia moved into the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 with an aggregate victory over Ecuador's Emelec, while Aurora also advanced with a win against Nacional.

Brazil assert South American dominance

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from the 2011 Copa America de Futsal, which saw Brazil win their ninth continental title in ten attempts in Buenos Aires with a 5-1 win over hosts Argentina.

Arsenal on top in all-Argentinian clash

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:16:00 GMT

Argentina's Arsenal have taken a giant step towards qualification for the Copa Sudamericana last 16 with a 2-0 victory over compatriots Estudiantes, while Paraguay's Nacional drew 1-1 with Bolivia's Aurora.

LDU, Nacional advance with narrow wins

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:54:00 GMT

Ecuador's Liga de Quito edged past Venezuela's Yaracuyanos 2-1 on aggregate as the 2009 Copa Sudamericana winners advanced into the second round, while Uruguay's Nacional did likewise at the expense of San Jose.

Vasco take handy lead over Palmeiras

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:54:00 GMT

Vasco da Gama secured a 2-0 first-leg advantage over Brazilian rivals Palmeiras in the Copa Sudamericana, while Paraguay's Olimpia advanced into the next round with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Bolivia's The Strongest.

Olimpia, Deportivo Quito take advantage

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:05:00 GMT

Copa Sudamericana First Round action has continued with wins for Paraguay's Olimpia and Ecuador's Deportivo Quito, while Nacional and San Jose played out a goalless draw.

Brazil absence throws CONMEBOL race open

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:51:00 GMT

With just nine teams in the running for four direct berths for Brazil 2014 and one intercontinental play-off spot, there is all to play for in the South American Zone.

Modern qualifiers add to dramatic history

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:49:00 GMT

Ahead of the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, FIFA.com, in the second of a two-part series, takes a look back at some of the more memorable qualifiers played down the years.

Exiled nations eye World Cup return

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:48:00 GMT

From Egypt through Colombia to Hungary, FIFA.com looks at some of the nations aiming to end extended absences from the FIFA World Cup by qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Thrills aplenty on the road to South Africa

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Before the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com remembers some of the best qualifying matches from the last edition, featuring a thumping for Argentina and an African classic.