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Culture shock kick-starts Gamboa's career

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:13:00 GMT

After leaving his homeland of Costa Rica back in 2010, Christian Gamboa found Norway a shock to the system, but now settled in Europe, the Rosenborg midfielder believes he can help Los Ticos to Brazil 2014.

Mexican final delicately poised

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:22:00 GMT

Cruz Azul will take the narrowest of advantages into the second leg of the Clausura final after a 1-0 home win over Mexico City rivals Club America.

The parallel courses of Falcao and Martinez

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the performances of Colombian forwards Jackson Martinez and Radamel Falcao in their first seasons in Europe and finds some striking statistical similarities.

Cruz Azul ease into final

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT

Cruz Azul have set up a meeting with Club America in the Clausura final after a 2-1 home win over nine-man Santos Laguna sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Cruz Azul in cruise control

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:29:00 GMT

Cruz Azul have one foot in the Clausura final after a comprehensive 3-0 win at Santos Laguna in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

Vivero: I'll never forget that move!

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Mexican Andrei Torres Vivero, who came agonisingly close to sending the Grand Final of the FIWC 2013 into extra time in his first appearance in the competition.

Benitez double lifts America in Monterrey

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:26:00 GMT

Christian Benitez struck twice as Club America drew 2-2 at Monterrey in the first leg of their Clausura semi-final.

Quintero eases Santos Laguna past Atlas

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:05:00 GMT

Carlos Quintero scored twice as Santos Laguna won 3-1 at 10-man Atlas to book their place in the semi-finals of the Clausura play-offs, while Cruz Azul held on to progress despite losing 1-0 at Morelia.

USA back with a bang as Salvadorans stride

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:35:00 GMT

USA will return to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a lengthy absence, edging fellow qualifiers El Salvador in the Bahamas in a qualifying tournament where top-ranked Mexico fell flat.

Monterrey beat Tigres in play-offs

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:40:00 GMT

Monterrey got the better of local rivals and Clausura table-toppers Tigres in the Mexican play-offs, with a 1-1 draw seeing them progress 2-1 on aggregate.

USA, El Salvador book passage to Tahiti

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT

USA and El Salvador will represent CONCACAF at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after qualifying for Tahiti in dramatic fashion at the expense of Costa Rica and Mexico.

Tejada: Panama need work, work & more work

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT

Panama’s powerhouse forward Luis Tejada speaks to FIFA.com about life at Toluca, if playing in Mexico will be an advantage when he comes up against El Tri, and Los Canaleros' bid to reach Brazil 2014.

Pavone brace lifts Cruz Azul past Morelia

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:38:00 GMT

Mariano Pavone netted twice as Cruz Azul established a two-goal lead in their play-off semi-final against Morelia with a 4-2 first leg win, while the contest between Santos Laguna and Atlas finished goalless.

No changes in the top ten

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

With few games this month there were no changes in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking's top ten, but Honduras are into the top 50, while Belgium reached their highest-ever placing and Switzerland are up to 14th.

Suazo stuns Tigres

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:21:00 GMT

Humberto Suazo scored the only goal as Monterrey edged the first leg of their Clausura play-off quarter-final against rivals Tigres, while Club America also secured a 1-0 win at Unam Pumas.

Mexico, Salvadorans comb the beach for gold

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:26:00 GMT

Qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone commence this week in Nassau, Bahamas, where Mexico are eager to defend their regional crown and El Salvador aim to keep up their relentless ascent and book passage to Tahiti 2013.

League queens crowned, big guns fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive week in the women's game highlighted by huge interest as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao in a stunning Spanish season finale, champions crowned in Italy, plus the latest from Germany and USA.

Monterrey break new ground with hat-trick

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the 2013 CONCACAF Champions League, in which Monterrey again beat compatriots Santos in the final to reach the FIFA Club World Cup for a third time in a row.

Play-offs finalised as Pumas win

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:21:00 GMT

The play-off schedule is finalised in Mexico with Unam Pumas wrapping up their regular season with a 2-1 victory at Atlante to set up a meeting against second-placed Club America.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 05 May 2013 06:59:00 GMT

We look ahead to the week of birthdays in the world of football, with the likes of Brazilian defensive duo Dani Alves and Lucio, and USA women's pair Sydney Leroux and Carla Overbeck.

Monterrey rally for regional hat-trick

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:22:00 GMT

Monterrey roared back from two goals down to beat fellow Mexican side Santos Laguna 4-2 to win the continental crown and book passage to a third consecutive FIFA Club World Cup.

Women’s round-up: April 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over an action-packed month of women's football, which witnessed the qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ gather pace and the dawn of a new era in the USA.

Tigre, Palmeiras take slim advantages

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:56:00 GMT

Argentinian side Tigre edged out Paraguayan giants Olimpia 2-1 to boost their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, while Brazil's Palmeiras secured a goalless draw at Mexican champions Tijuana.

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.

Sanchez: I have to seize this chance

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:17:00 GMT

In an exclusive interview, FIFA.com speaks to Santos Laguna goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez about his hopes of making a long-awaited appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Exciting finales and early frontrunners

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest women’s club action amid some tough early season jousting in USA and Japan, while Wolfsburg are on the verge of ending a long hegemony and Spain is set for a remarkable climax to the title race.

Puebla draw sees Atlas miss chance to go top

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:37:00 GMT

Atlas sit level on points with leaders Club America and second-placed Tigres Monterrey, but third on goal difference with a match remaining in the Clausura, after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Puebla.

Benitez double puts America top

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:16:00 GMT

Christian Benitez scored twice as Club America overtook Tigres Monterrey at the top of the Clausura table by rallying to a dramatic 4-2 win at Pachuca.

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.

Familiar Mexico foes meet again

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:49:00 GMT

Two-time defending champions Monterrey and Santos Laguna meet in a replay of last year's CONCACAF Champions League final this week, with a place in the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco on the line.

Ronaldo and Fuleco star in Turin

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMT

Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldo joined the Official Mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Fuleco in Turin, Italy in order to promote the FIFA Confederations Cup in the country of one of the qualified teams.

Salcido brace sinks Pachuca

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMT

Carlos Salcido scored twice as leaders Tigres Monterrey maintained their momentum at the top of Mexico's Clausura with a 3-1 defeat of Pachuca.

Mexico juniors continue to dominate

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:44:00 GMT

Defending world champions Mexico sparkled in winning the CONCACAF U-17 qualifying tournament to book their place at UAE 2013, where they will be joined by Panama, Honduras and Canada.

Laguna close on summit

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Santos Laguna moved up to second place in the Clausura with a 1-0 win over Monterrey, while struggling Leon drew at Jaguares.

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.

Wolfsburg take lead, NWSL kicks off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:58:00 GMT

The National Women's Soccer League roared into action in the USA, while Wolfsburg and Lyon closed in on the UEFA Women's Champions League final in Europe. FIFA.com has the latest from the women's game at club level.

Mallorca edge crucial win over Celta

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:03:00 GMT

An injury-time winner from Giovani Dos Santos gave Real Mallorca three crucial points at the expense of fellow relegation rivals Celta Vigo.

Leaders Tigres stumble on the road

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:42:00 GMT

Tigres Monterrey remained only a point ahead at the top of the Clausura standings after a 2-1 defeat away to Unam Pumas, while at the other end of the table Atlante and Jaguares each claimed just their third win of the campaign.

Mexico, Honduras stamp ticket to UAE 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:38:00 GMT

Reigning world champions Mexico and Honduras will complete the quartet of CONCACAF sides at UAE 2013 after defeating Guatemala and USA respectively.

Déjà vu for finalists Monterrey and Santos

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:46:00 GMT

The CONCACAF Champions League final series will once again be an all-Mexican affair between Santos Laguna and Monterrey, a re-match of last year's decider.

Corinthians seal top spot

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:43:00 GMT

Reigning Copa Libertadores champions Corinthians cruised to a 3-0 win over Bolivia's San Jose to conclude the group stage in top spot, while elsewhere compatriots Gremio and Fluminense played out a goalless draw.

USA league aiming for third time lucky

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:00 GMT

After two unsuccessful attempts to maintain a professional women’s football league in the USA, hopes are high that the new National Women’s Soccer League, which commences on Saturday, can flourish where its predecessors failed.

De Nigris: Monterrey want that hat-trick

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:56:00 GMT

Aldo De Nigris speaks to FIFA.com about the lessons Monterrey have learned from their back-to-back appearances at the FIFA Club World Cup, their upcoming showdown with Los Angeles Galaxy and desire to return to the global stage.

DeLaGarza insists Galaxy lessons learned

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com talks to Los Angeles Galaxy defender A.J. DeLaGarza about why he thinks the MLS champions can overturn their deficit in Monterrey on Wednesday and reach the final of the CONCACAF Champions League.

Gomez: I’m doing better than ever

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:05:00 GMT

Santos Laguna's USA forward Herculez Gomez spoke to FIFA.com ahead of the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final second leg against former club Seattle Sounders on his former side and personal progression.

Mexico lead U-17 pack in Panama

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

The top 12 junior sides in North, Central America and the Caribbean, led by defending U-17 world champions Mexico, gather in Panama this weekend with the aim of reaching UAE 2013.

Nacional, Olimpia win through to last 16

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:14:00 GMT

Uruguay's Nacional overpowered Toluca 4-0 to secure their place in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage as did Paraguay's Olimpia who saw off Universidad de Chile.

Ronaldinho shines, Corinthians and Boca win

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:07:00 GMT

Ronaldinho's was on target twice as Atletico Mineiro beat Arsenal Sarandi 5-2, while there were also wins for Corinthians, Boca Juniors and Huachipato.

Pulido takes Tigres top

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:41:00 GMT

Substitute Alan Pulido netted four minutes from time to lift Tigres Monterrey back to the top of the Clausura table with a 2-1 win at Puebla.