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Lorient snap up Lautoa

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:38:00 GMT

Wesley Lautoa has been brought in by Lorient on a four-and-a-half year deal from Sedan, with the New Caledonian international hoping to move his career forward with the switch.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:31:00 GMT

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.

Ancelotti confirmed as PSG coach

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:22:00 GMT

Ambitious Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain have announced that Antoine Kombouare has vacated their hot-seat and been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti.

Mont Dore crowned again

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Reigning champions AS Mont Dore have claimed their fourth title with the Noumea-based club securing the championship with a match to spare.

A star returns to school, Russia win again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:49:00 GMT

After the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, the development of the game has moved at incredible pace and over the last two months Russia claimed yet another crown, while an El Salvador star has hit the books.

FIFA’s Performance Seminar a success

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:06:00 GMT

Oceania Football Confederation’s 11 Member Associations will be the beneficiaries as FIFA’s new development programme, known as PERFORMANCE, is rolled out aiming to help national governing bodies reach their maximum potential.

Ambitious Oceania elite eye glory

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:40:00 GMT

The road to continental glory in Oceania will commence this weekend as eight clubs take to the field for the newest edition of the OFC O-League. FIFA.com previews the forthcoming campaign in the Pacific.

Tight margins among Pacific elite

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:39:00 GMT

New Caledonia emerged triumphant on home soil at this year’s Pacific Games as a number of teams continued their preparations for Brazil 2014 qualifying.

Pitch perfect in Oceania

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:51:00 GMT

OFC’s Member Association’s were the beneficiaries as FIFA conducted its first ever FIFA Playing Surface Seminar last week in Auckland.

High-flying Kiwis face tough task

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:05:00 GMT

The draw provided New Zealand with an intriguing challenge against Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, while Group A features Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Tahiti and the Round One winner.

Oceania goalkeeper stocks receive a boost

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:42:00 GMT

Auckland was the location this week as Oceania Football Confederation members were the recipients of the new FIFA Goalkeeping Course.

Nelsen, Riley earn OFC awards

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:39:00 GMT

The Oceania Football Confederation have named New Zealand duo Ryan Nelsen and Ali Riley as their players of 2010.

Oceania aspirants seek world stage

Mon, 16 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT

The Oceania qualifiers for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup will take place in Fiji this week with the victor to become the first nation to secure passage to Thailand.

PSG extend Kombouare deal

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:19:00 GMT

Antoine Kombouare, who guided Paris Saint-Germain to Coupe de France glory last season, has had his contract extended by the club until 2013.

Kiwis rule Oceania, reach Colombia

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:41:00 GMT

New Zealand qualified for just their second FIFA U-20 World Cup in impressive fashion, dominating the Oceania qualifiers with dynamic attacking play and a resolute defence.

Tahiti, an island of possibilities

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Tahiti is increasingly showcasing its ability to compete at international level and in April's FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking the small Pacific island climbed nine places into 175th for Oceania's best showing.

Intrigue awaits Oceania’s young elite

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:18:00 GMT

Hosts New Zealand will undoubtedly start as favourites to rule the region and qualify for this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup, but Tahiti's surprise triumph three years ago proves nothing can be accepted as a foregone conclusion.

Amicale hoping history repeats

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:19:00 GMT

Though making their bow at continental level, Vanuatu’s Amicale have booked their place at next month’s OFC O-League final against regional giants Auckland City, with a ticket to the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup awaiting the winners.

Champs Hekari ousted as Auckland reach final

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Auckland City are the first team into the OFC O-League final where they almost certainly will face Amicale in what would be new ground for a Vanuatu club, while holders Hekari United have been eliminated.

Auckland leave it late in New Caledonia

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:27:00 GMT

Two-time champions Auckland City have taken a giant stride towards qualifying for the OFC O-League final following a hard-fought 1-0 win at New Caledonia’s AS Magenta.

Shocks abound in O-League

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:40:00 GMT

Three remarkable scorelines marked Matchday 4 in the OFC O-League with 17 goals scored and both group leaders, Lautoka and Waitakere United, suffering defeat, while the hopes of champions Hekari United hang by a thread.

Island nations again proving their worth

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

One of the tightest competitions in the brief history of the OFC O-League has left the door ajar for a Pacific Island nation to again claim glory following last season’s breakthrough triumph by Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United.

Hard work maintains Kiwi stranglehold

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:21:00 GMT

Although New Zealand triumphed for a third successive time at this week’s OFC U-17 showpiece, the closeness of competition indicates a levelling out of the playing field in Oceania.

Battlelines drawn in Oceania

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:50:00 GMT

The quest to be crowned Oceania U-17 champions and secure passage to Mexico 2011 will be played out with a new level of intensity and competition over the coming 11 days.

Hekari back in form, Kiwis share spoils

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:01:00 GMT

Reigning OFC O-League scored a much-needed boost ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with an impressive victory, while in Group B New Zealand heavyweight duo Waitakere United and Auckland shared the spoils.

Champs stumble in O-League opener

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:16:00 GMT

New Zealand giants Waitakere United and Auckland City kicked-off their OFC O-League campaign with wins, but there was a shock for champions Hekari United who crashed against Vanuatuan newcomers Amicale FC.

Recruitment push boosts Oceania's elite

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:55:00 GMT

The OFC O-League commences this weekend with most clubs in the field strengthening as they look to claim the crown won in stunning fashion last year by Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United.

Vicelich, Riley claim Oceania's top honour

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:34:00 GMT

New Zealand’s Ivan Vicelich and Ali Riley were presented with their OFC Player of the year awards prior to the All Whites international against Honduras in Auckland.

Kurukuru secure Futsal hat-trick

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Solomon Islands have continued their reign as Oceania Futsal champions with a dominant display in Fiji ahead of next year’s FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifiers.

Rest period restricts movement

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

There has been little movement in the new edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with only two matches taken into consideration following the FIFA World Cup™.

Long path to South Africa began in Pacific

Tue, 04 May 2010 04:27:00 GMT

The long road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa commenced nearly three years ago in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa.

PNG's breakthough success

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:41:00 GMT

Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United can now turn their attention to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010 after their history-making Oceania club title.

David and Goliath braced for battle

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Regional giants Waitakere United of New Zealand and Papua New Guinean underdogs Hekari United have scraped through to the OFC O-League final.

Waitakere edge closer to final

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:43:00 GMT

2008 OFC O-League champions Waitakere United have nudged ahead of city rivals Auckland City in the race for the final following a 5-1 win at Manu Ura.

Oceania champs run halted

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:33:00 GMT

Both preliminary groups remain wide open after the penultimate OFC O-League matchday with champions Auckland City held by AS Magenta.

O-League hots up

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:25:00 GMT

With two rounds remaining the battle for semi-final berths in the 2009/10 OFC O-League is being hotly contested across both preliminary groups.

Proud Karembeu takes the Trophy home

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:12:00 GMT

A FIFA World Cup winner with France in 1998, Christian Karembeu returned his New Caledonian homeland with the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.

No league is an island

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Generic terms are often heard in the context of football development. But beyond that, there are other ways of looking at the issue.

An inside look at the Caledonian and Tahitian championships

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com brings you a closer look at the distinctive format of the league championships in New Caledonia and Tahiti.

Oceanian football thinking big

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:59:00 GMT

New Zealand’s success in qualifying for South Africa, their first finals since 1982, has provided a welcome fillip to the whole of Oceanian football.

Tight contests abound in O-League

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Matchday 3 of the OFC O-League saw Vanuatu’s Tafea hit the front in Group B, while New Zealand’s two representatives battled to a stalemate.

Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:00 GMT

Global qualifying for South Africa 2010 commenced in the Oceania zone in mid-2007 and culminated over two years later as New Zealand qualified.

Perfect start for Auckland, Lautoka

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:47:00 GMT

Two teams have made a statement in the OFC O-League with Fiji's Lautoka and New Zealand's Auckland City maintaining a perfect record.

Promising start for Pacific new boys

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:00 GMT

New Caledonia side AS Magenta started their first tilt at the OFC O-League crown in promising style holding two-time champions Waitakere United.

Cahill dedicates goal to tsunami victims

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:35:00 GMT

Everton and Australia midfielder Tim Cahill dedicated his UEFA Europa League match-winning goal to victims of this week's tsunami in the Pacific.

CIES in Oceania

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:05:00 GMT

CIES held discussions last week on the prospect of organising the FIFA/CIES Sport Management Programme in all OFC nations.

OFC and Australia enter Pacific partnership

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:50:00 GMT

The OFC, FFA and the Australian government have signed a $4 million AUD agreement to deliver football and other sporting programmes across the Pacific.

Growth among Oceania elite

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:26:00 GMT

Football continues to grow across Oceania, with the newly-expanded OFC O-League set to reach unprecedented levels of popularity and interest.

Women's round-up: July 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes you on a tour of all the happenings in the women's game during the month of July, including joy for LA Sol and Abby Wambach.

Oceania youngsters battle for glory

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:01:00 GMT

A challenge from Tahiti ensured that New Zealand were forced to battle all the way before claiming a hard-earned spot at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.