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Internacional, Libertad open brightly

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:51:00 GMT

Two-time champions Internacional opened their Copa Libertadores campaign with a 2-0 victory over Peru's Juan Aurich, while compatriots Alianza Lima also suffered defeat with Paraguay's Libertad comfortable victors.

Uruguay's Nacional take opening honours

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:38:00 GMT

Uruguay's Nacional began their Copa Libertadores campaign impressively with a 2-1 victory at Brazil's Vasco da Gama in a meeting of two former champions, while there was also wins for Union Espanola and Cruz Azul.

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.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Featuring Jeremie Janot on keeping warm during games, Ricardo Rocha on how his humorous mistake helped Brazil in 1994, Martin O’Neill on how his French sounds South Korean and Michael Rensing on Cologne’s disease.

Finalists Penarol progress to group stage

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:42:00 GMT

Last year's finalists Penarol of Uruguay and Chile's Union Espanola qualified for the Copa Libertadores' group stage after winning against Caracas and Tigres respectively.

Sampaoli's Chilean masterclass

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats exclusively to coach Jorge Sampaoli, attack-minded architect of Universidad de Chile's incredible run of form over the course of the last 12 months.

City pick up Pizarro on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Premier League leaders Manchester City have agreed a deal to bring midfielder David Pizarro on loan from Serie A side Roma until the end of the season.

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.

January activity continues apace

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:44:00 GMT

With the transfer deadline fast approaching, FIFA.com rounds up this week's action in the global market, which has seen plenty of business on British shores.

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.

Figueroa, Chile's defensive commander

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:48:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at Chilean legend of yesteryear, 'Don' Elias Figueroa, "probably the finest central defender in the history of football in the Americas," according to Pele.

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.

Senegalese strikers top recent activity

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the recent transfers, including Papiss Cisse, Baba Diawara and Moussa Sow moving to England, Spain and Turkey respectively and Gary Cahill, Alberto Gilardino and Jadson also finding new homes.

Chile climb 12th amid minimal movement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

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.

Mazzarri to give Vargas time

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Walter Mazzarri has said he has no big expectations for new Napoli signing Eduardo Vargas, with the coach saying his main priority is getting the Chilean forward settled in Italy.

Trends, turnarounds and a title

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT

Winning runs from Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur, a 15th title for Universidad de Chile, fluctuating fortunes at Brisbane Roar and a landmark comeback for Jose Mourinho feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Napoli snap up Vargas

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:16:00 GMT

Napoli have signed Chilean midfielder Eduardo Vargas from Universidad de Chile after the 21-year-old passed a medical.

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.

Vargas: I’ve still got a lot to prove

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Former reality show contestant Eduardo Vargas has had quite a year, earning a move to Italy’s Serie A after excelling for club and country. FIFA.com spoke to the Chile and soon-to-be Napoli star.

Vargas: I'm joining Napoli

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:03:00 GMT

Universidad de Chile striker Eduardo Vargas says he will be joining Serie A side Napoli when the transfer window opens next month, following an impressive 2011 for the 22-year-old.

La U sharpshooter Vargas makes history

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:33:00 GMT

Eduardo Vargas scored twice in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana final to help Universidad de Chile win their first continental title and break the record for the most goals in one edition of the tournament.

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.

Diaz 'dreaming' of historic moment

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Ahead of tomorrow night's Copa Sudamericana final, Universidad de Chile midfielder Marcelo Diaz has discussed the importance of the tie, while opponents Liga Deportiva Universitaria are refusing to give up.

Shot at redemption for defeated duo

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:03:00 GMT

Having lost in the quarter-finals to Kashiwa Reysol and Al-Sadd respectively, Monterrey and Esperance are playing for pride in tomorrow's fifth-place play-off in Toyota.

Suazo: I'll always be grateful to Monterrey

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:07:00 GMT

Hampered by injury at South Africa 2010, Chilean striker Humberto Suazo endured more big-stage disappointment on Sunday as Monterrey went out of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Asian double as Monterrey pay penalty

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:14:00 GMT

Kashiwa Reysol have joined Al-Sadd in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, and set up a date with Santos, after beating Monterrey on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

La U win in Quito, edge closer to glory

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:46:00 GMT

Universidad de Chile won 1-0 away to Liga de Quito in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final to leave themselves with one hand on their first continental trophy.

Universidad into first Sudamericana final

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:15:00 GMT

Goals in either half ensured Universidad de Chile secured passage to their first Copa Sudamericana final and a meeting with Ecuador's Liga de Quito, following a 3-1 aggregate victory over Brazil's Vasco da Gama.

La U captain wary of Vasco threat

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:35:00 GMT

Jose Rojas has insisted Universidad de Chile, despite a positive result in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final away to Vasco da Gama, still have serious work to reach the decider.

Juninho hopes to play, Universidad calm

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Juninho Pernambucano hopes to play for Vasco da Gama when they face Universidad de Chile in their Copa Sudamericana semi-final second leg tomorrow night, while their opponents are remaining cautious.

Osorio hails Suazo, backs Monterrey

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:38:00 GMT

Ricardo Osorio has praised the quality of Monterrey’s foreign players, especially Humberto Suazo, highlighted Barcelona as the tournament favourites and tipped the Mexicans to have an impressive campaign in Japan.

Drama in Brazil, four remain in Mexico

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:39:00 GMT

The Brasileirao will be decided on the last day of action next Sunday, while Boca Juniors are a point from glory in Argentina and two Mexican giants fell.

Sao Jose end Santos monopoly, reach final

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:48:00 GMT

Sao Jose came from behind to beat Santos, winners of the previous two editions of the Women’s Copa Libertadores, 2-1 and move into the final against Colo-Colo.

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.

Juninho, Dede optimistic on Vasco hopes

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:18:00 GMT

Despite a 1-1 draw at home to Universidad de Chile in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana semi-final, and a poor away record, Juninho Pernambucano and Dede remain confident Vasco da Gama can progress.

Perez: Monterrey can beat anyone

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:37:00 GMT

Midfielder and captain Luis Perez has revealed Monterrey are working meticulously to iron out their mistakes and said they can compete with any team at Japan 2011.

Universidad take slim edge over Vasco

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:09:00 GMT

A second-half Osvaldo Gonzalez equaliser saw Universidad de Chile secure a 1-1 draw at Vasco da Gama to take a marginal advantage in the hunt for a berth in the Copa Sudamericana final.

Fagner urges Universidad caution

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:18:00 GMT

Fagner has called for his Vasco da Gama side to approach their Copa Sudamericana semi-final against Universidad de Chile with caution, saying away goals will be import as they host the Santiago side tomorrow.

Stars shine as Galaxy triumph

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMT

David Beckham won his first MLS crown with LA Galaxy, while Adriano and Alvaro Recoba both scored vital goals on a weekend when the stars shone brightly in the Americas. FIFA.com has all the details in its weekly round-up.

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.

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.

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.

Chile bans quintet ahead of qualifiers

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:47:00 GMT

Chile coach Claudio Borghi has suspended Gonzalo Jara, Jean Beausejour, Arturo Vidal, Carlos Carmona, and Jorge Valdivia after they arrived late for training.