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Montero: I've never experienced anything like this

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT

Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero chats to FIFA.com about his team's historic high in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and his dreams of reaching Brazil 2014.

Advantage Atletico Mineiro and Emelec

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:20:00 GMT

Atletico Mineiro came from behind to beat Sao Paulo 2-1 away in the first leg of their all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie, while a late winner saw Ecuador's Emelec secure a 2-1 win over Brazilian giants Fluminense.

Monterrey draw on know-how for Santos duel

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:15:00 GMT

Monterrey enter the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final against Santos Laguna level at 0-0 and will look to draw inspiration from the previous two finals where Los Rayados emerged as continental champions.

Joy for hosts as surprises abound

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the highlights of the South American U-17 Football Championship in Argentina, where the hosts were crowned champions to ensure their place at UAE 2013, with surprise package Venezuela finishing second.

Eight progress, six crash out

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:38:00 GMT

Al Gharafa, El Jaish, Esteghlal, FC Seoul, Kashiwa Reysol and Guangzhou Evergrande all made it through to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League after an action-packed matchday 5.

Stalemate for Mexican powers Monterrey, Santos

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:18:00 GMT

Ten-man Monterrey managed to draw Santos Laguna 0-0 on the road in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final, inching Los Rayados closer to a third straight trip to the FIFA Club World Cup.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at just some of the football identities who are celebrating their birthday over the coming week including John Obi Mikel, Isco, Sara Thunebro and Stephanie Houghton.

Corinthians to face Boca, Brazil duo advance

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:52:00 GMT

Defending champions Corinthians will meet Argentinian giants Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, with Fluminense, Gremio and Tigre all winning through on the final matchday.

Nacional take top, Sao Paulo advance

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:04:00 GMT

Uruguayan giants Nacional clinched pole position in their Copa Libertadores group, while reigning Copa Sudamericana champions Sao Paulo also advanced thanks to a win over compatriots Atletico Mineiro.

Croatia and Ecuador on the up

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.

Santa Fe, Emelec advance

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:17:00 GMT

Colombia's Santa Fe and Ecuador's Emelec progressed to the Copa Libertadores last 16 with the former securing an away win over Tolima, while the latter advanced thanks to a goalless draw at Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield.

Velez ease through, Emelec climb

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:54:00 GMT

Emelec, Tolima and Palmeiras were among the winners in the Copa Libertadores last night, while Velez Sarsfield booked their place in the competition's last 16.

UAE slots at stake in Argentina

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the ten CONMEBOL teams vying for the four spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates 2013 as the 15th South American U-17 Championship is set to kick off in Argentina on Tuesday.

Ecuador hit four, Chile bounce back

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:16:00 GMT

It was honours even between Argentina and Bolivia in La Paz, while wins elsewhere for Ecuador, Chile and Venezuela boosted this trio's hopes of making it to Brazil 2014. FIFA.com reflects on the South American action.

Argentina held by struggling Bolivia, trio win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:46:00 GMT

Group leaders Argentina needed to come from a goal down to earn a share of the spoils against second-from-bottom Bolivia in La Paz, while Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile all secured important wins later in the evening.

Trips for top two, Chile host Uruguay

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Chile host Uruguay in what looks set to be a crucial game in the hunt for an automatic South American FIFA World Cup™ qualification place, while leaders Argentina visit Bolivia and Colombia travel to Venezuela.

Messi wary of Bolivia

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT

Lionel Messi has been speaking about the tricky trip to face Bolivia in La Paz, while other players and coaches in the South American Zone have been assessing their chances.

Argentina and Colombia pull clear

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:16:00 GMT

There were emphatic wins for Argentina and Colombia on Matchday 11 of the South American qualifying competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Separated by four points, the duo are now clear at the top of the table.

Minda: Our team has matured gradually

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:31:00 GMT

Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda chats to FIFA.com about how the stability of having Reinaldo Rueda at the helm of Ecuador is helping to achieve greater consistency.

Ecuador girls energised by football festival

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:29:00 GMT

While parts of Latin American may have been guilty of ignoring women’s football in the past, recent activities in Ecuador are helping to redress the gender imbalance as more and more young girls take up the sport boosted by local programmes.

Mineiro first to progress, Corinthians bounce back

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:07:00 GMT

Atletico Mineiro are the first club to secure passage into the Copa Libertadores knockout stage after a 2-1 win over The Strongest, while reigning champions Corinthians rebounded from a shock defeat to comfortably see off Tijuana.

Champs Corinthians crash, Flu held

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:03:00 GMT

A lone strike from Javier Gandolfi gave Tijuana a famous Copa Libertadores win over Corinthians ending a lengthy unbeaten run for the reigning champions on what was a poor evening for Brazilian clubs as Palmeiras lost and Fluminense drew.

Universidad outlast Newell's, Gremio cruise

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:03:00 GMT

Universidad de Chile moved top of their Copa Libertadores group with a 2-1 victory against Argentinian high-flyers Newell's Old Boys, while Gremio proved far too strong for Caracas, with wins also for Emelec and Millonarios.

Wins for Brazilian big names

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:48:00 GMT

Continental champions Corinthians secured a 2-0 home win over Colombia's Millonarios , while compatriots Fluminense came back to claim a 2-1 victory over Huachipato in Copa Libertdores action.

Olimpia, Penarol claim important wins

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:09:00 GMT

Paraguay's Olimpia produced a fine performance to defeat Universidad de Chile 3-0, while there were also wins for Penarol, Nacional and Mexican champions Tijuana.

Surprises on the sand in South America

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:02:00 GMT

In an entertaining qualifying campaign, Argentina were crowned continental champions on home sand, Brazil suffered their maiden regional defeat and Paraguay qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time.

Argentina crowned, Brazil qualify via play-off

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:48:00 GMT

Argentina delighted home fans with a dazzling victory over Paraguay in the CONMEBOL final, while Brazil secured the region's third spot at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Tahiti 2013 by defeating Ecuador in the play-off.

Paraguay, Argentina book passage to Tahiti

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:56:00 GMT

Argentina and Paraguay qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup thanks to wins over Ecuador and Brazil, with the four-time world champion A Seleção to play off as they seek to avoid missing the tournament for the first time.

Nacional fightback, Velez stunned

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:19:00 GMT

Uruguay's Nacional secured a 2-2 comeback draw at Ecuador's Barcelona in their Copa Libertadores group opener, while Ecuador's Emelec pulled off the shock of the evening by edging out Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield in Guayaquil.

Ecuador gunning for top ten

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:31:00 GMT

Having slipped to one of their worst ever FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings in 2010, Ecuador have been transformed by coach Reinaldo Rueda to a record 12th place and are pushing to reach Brazil 2014 as a result.

Colombia crowned, surprises abound

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:44:00 GMT

While Colombia lifted the trophy and Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile booked tickets for Turkey 2013, two former world champions - Argentina and Brazil - failed to make it out of the group stage.

Uruguay, Chile book ticket to world stage

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:33:00 GMT

Uruguay and Chile sealed the final two South American berths to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 with wins on the final day of the qualification tournament, while Colombia finished as continental champions.

Olimpia, Tolima complete group stage field

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:48:00 GMT

Paraguay's Olimpia reached the Copa Libertadores group stage thanks to a convincing 2-0 win over Uruguay's Defensor Sporting, while Tolima hit a last-gasp equaliser against hosts Universidad Cesar Vallejo to earn progression.

Brazilian duo progress in contrasting fashion

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:52:00 GMT

Brazilian sides Sao Paulo and Gremio made it into the Copa Libertadores group stage after overcoming Bolivian side Bolivar and Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador respectively.

Juve snap up Ecuadorian teenager

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:31:00 GMT

Juventus have signed Ecuadorian midfielder Jose Francisco Cevallos on loan from LDU Quito, the Serie A club have confirmed.

Colombia, Paraguay secure passage to Turkey

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:32:00 GMT

Colombia and Paraguay scored 1-0 wins in the third round of South American qualifying to claim two of four berths for Turkey 2013 with two matches to spare.

Luis Fabiano helps Sao Paulo to easy victory

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:29:00 GMT

Luis Fabiano netted a first-half brace as Brazilian giants Sao Paulo hammered Bolivia's Bolivar 5-0 on their road to the Copa Libertadores group stage, while Ecuadorian big guns Liga Deportiva Universitaria claimed a 1-0 win over Gremio.

The trophy they all want to win

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com sets the stage for the 2013 Copa Libertadores: a tournament which brings together the very best in Latin American football and which promises to serve up excitement and entertainment in abundance once again.

Ecuador, Haiti climb to highest-ever slots

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Ecuador and Haiti have risen personal bests of 12th and 38th respectively on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while Uzbekistan, Panama, Libya and Cuba have also made impressive progress.

South America's pathway to Tahiti revealed

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:21:00 GMT

The draw has been made for next month's South American qualifiers for the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Four places up for grabs in South America

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:31:00 GMT

Four berths at Turkey 2013 will be on offer when the latest edition of the South American U-20 Championship kicks off in Argentina on 9 January. FIFA.com has the details.

Who should your club sign?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you reckon your club should sign in January 2013.

Argentina lead but all still to play for

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Aside from La Albiceleste, who have a firm grip on top spot, the South American qualifying section for the FIFA World Cup™ 2014 in Brazil has been a rollercoaster ride throughout 2012.

Argentina outplay and outrank Uruguay

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:24:00 GMT

On its 65th anniversary, FIFA.com recalls how an exhilarating Argentina team beat their fierce rivals in what was effectively the South American Championship decider.

Spain finish 2012 on top, Colombia in fifth

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Spain will end the year at the summit of the global ladder for the fifth time in succession, while Colombia rose to fifth to earn the 'Mover of the Year' title.

Giants re-emerge, fledglings flourish

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:35:00 GMT

With the year wrapping up, the action in the second half of 2012 across South America has drawn to a close so FIFA.com rounds up the action across the continent from Argentina to Venezuela.

Prizes, prodigies and a fond farewell

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Titles for Tijuana, Ecuador's Barcelona and David Beckham's LA Galaxy feature alongside derby despair for Atletico Madrid, 16-year-old stars in Bulgaria and the Netherlands, and a goal deluge in England.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Champs Universidad keep hopes alive

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:13:00 GMT

Defending champions Universidad de Chile are into the Copa Sudamericana last eight after a narrow aggregate win over Ecuador's Emelec, while Argentinian pair Independiente and Tigre also won through.

Tight margins take trio into last eight

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:50:00 GMT

Universidad Catolica and Brazilian duo Gremio and Sao Paulo have all edged through into the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana.