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Genes: Paraguay want to be favourites in Turkey

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Following a friendly against Spain, part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, La Albirroja boss Victor Genes discussed his squad’s goals for the competition.

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.

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.

Uruguay claim final ticket, Argentina crowned

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT

Uruguay have won through to UAE 2013 on the final day of the qualifying competition which was won by host nation Argentina.

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela book their places

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:53:00 GMT

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013, while Paraguay and Uruguay will now fight it out for South America's one remaining berth.

FIFA takes note of the resignation of Nicolás Leoz

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note of the formal resignation of Nicolás Leoz as a member of the FIFA Executive Committee and as President of CONMEBOL.

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.

Santa Fe finish with a flourish

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:51:00 GMT

Colombia's Santa Fe maintained their hold of top spot in their Copa Libertadores group thanks to a 2-0 win over Real Garcilaso with the Peruvians also edging through to the knockout stage.

Olimpia, Palmeiras win through to last 16

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:36:00 GMT

Paraguay's Olimpia and Brazil's Palmeiras are the latest sides through to the Copa Libertadores knockout stage after defeating Newell's Old Boys and Libertad respectively.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

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.

Messi leaves Argentina in charge as Colombia romp

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:19:00 GMT

Lionel Messi once again led the way as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela to reinforce their grip on top spot in CONMEBOL qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Colombia and Peru also both scored important wins.

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.

Paraguay steal a point in Montevideo

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:26:00 GMT

An Edgar Benitez equaliser six minutes from full time saw Paraguay claim an away point against Uruguay after Luiz Suarez had given the home side the advantage in a stop-start contest.

South American hopefuls enter final straight

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:53:00 GMT

The Clásico del Pacífico between Peru and Chile is just one of the highlights of the Matchday 11 programme in South America on Friday.

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.

Malaga score twice, send Porto packing

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:55:00 GMT

Malaga's UEFA Champions League run has extended into the quarter-finals after goals from Isco and Roque Santa Cruz put the hosts past Porto 2-1 on aggregate.

Important wins for Velez, Newell's, Caracas

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:27:00 GMT

Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield took sole control of their Copa Libertadores group with a 3-1 home win over Penarol, while Newell's Old Boys and Caracas defeated Universidad de Chile and Gremio respectively.

Nacional win at Boca, Mineiro victorious again

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:28:00 GMT

Uruguay's Nacional claimed a famous 1-0 win on the home turf of Argentinian giants Boca Juniors to move top of their Copa Libertadores group, while Atletico Mineiro and Santa Fe were also in the winner's circle.

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.

Sao Paulo, Libertad claim wins

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:22:00 GMT

Brazilian giants Sao Paulo secured a 2-1 comeback win Bolivia's The Strongest, while Paraguay's Libertad defeated Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-0 to move top of their group.

No divided loyalties for Pelusso

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:37:00 GMT

In a quirk of fate, Paraguay's Uruguayan coach must travel to his homeland for his next Brazil 2014 qualifier at the helm of the struggling Albirroja.

Libertad: Paraguay's prominent club

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at Club Libertad, one of Paraguay's most prominent clubs, who are currently thriving in what can be considered their second golden era in Paraguayan football.

Surprise defeats for Newell's, Cerro

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:57:00 GMT

Peru's Real Garcilaso secured their first ever Copa Libertadores win by edging out Paraguay's Cerro Porteno, while Newell's Old Boys were toppled in Venezuela by Deportivo Lara.

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.

Newell's, Palmeiras open brightly as Gremio toppled

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:33:00 GMT

Newell's Old Boys beat Olimpia 3-1 to get their Copa Libertadores group campaign off to a winning start as did Palmeiras who edged out Sporting Cristal, while Chilean champions Huachipato shocked Gremio in Brazil.

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.

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.

Tolima edge slim advantage

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:24:00 GMT

Ten-man Tolima took a 1-0 first-leg lead over Universidad Cesar Vallejo in the Copa Libertadores preliminary round, while Defensor Sporting of Uruguay and Paraguay's Olimpia played out a lifeless scoreless draw.

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.

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.

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.