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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.

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.

Training, tournaments dominate in Futsal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest monthly Futsal round-up reflects on another busy period of training seminars and tournaments, as well as the announcements of the hosts for the UEFA Futsal EURO 2014 and the UEFA Futsal Cup.

Libertad, Arsenal progress to group stage

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:32:00 GMT

Paraguay's Libertad and Argentina's Arsenal eased into the group stage of the Copa Libertadores with aggregate wins against El Nacional and Sport Huancayo respectively.

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.

Argentina's Arsenal start brightly

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:53:00 GMT

The opening matches of the 2012 Copa Libertadores saw Argentina's Arsenal take a giant stride towards the group stage with a win over Peru's Sport Huancayo, while Ecuador's El Nacional edged Paraguayan giants Libertad.

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.

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.

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.

Season One heats up

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:39:00 GMT

The FIFA Interactive World Cup 2012 is underway and already over 200,000 players have signed up to compete for the coveted title.

Pizarro expresses commitment to Bremen

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:18:00 GMT

Claudio Pizarro has said he will give everything for Werder Bremen while at the club, but admits his future is unclear and could depart once his contract expires at the end of the season.

Palacios: I even hate losing to my son!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats to Roberto Palacios about managing to keep playing at the age of 38, his love of Sporting Cristal and Peru, career regrets, best qualities and desire to lead his country to the FIFA World Cup as a coach.

Kings of the free-kick

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at some of the greatest set-piece specialists in history, including Juninho Pernambucano, Sinisa Mihajlovic, Michel Platini and Zico, and some of their most memorable free-kicks.

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.

Bremen lose Pizarro to ligament injury

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:55:00 GMT

Claudio Pizarro may not play again in 2011 after the Werder Bremen striker, who has 11 goals in 12 games so far this season, was diagnosed with torn ligaments after a scan yesterday.

Farfan, Hoewedes blow for Schalke

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:12:00 GMT

Jefferson Farfan and Benedikt Hoewedes have both suffered knee injuries while on international duty with Peru and Germany respectively, and are expected to miss time with Schalke.

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.

Vasco comeback seals last four berth

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:05:00 GMT

Brazil's Vasco da Gama hit four second-half goals to seal a dramatic comeback victory on aggregate against Peru's Universitario and secure passage to the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals.

Mexican eight known, MLS down to two

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:33:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the weekend’s league news from the Americas, where Mexico’s play-off line-up was finalised and two MLS Conference champions were crowned.

Pizarro treble grabs points for Bremen

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:08:00 GMT

Werder Bremen came from two goals behind at half-time to record a 3-2 victory at home to ten-man Cologne, with striker Claudio Pizarro scoring a hat-trick in the second half.

Time, titles and deadly Dutchmen

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:49:00 GMT

A lightning-quick goal from Jonas, title joy for Molde, yet more Barcelona landmarks the prolific form of two Netherlands strikers all feature in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Bremen get Pizarro boost

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:43:00 GMT

Thomas Schaaf has been given a dose of good news in that Werder Bremen striker Claudio Pizarro's foot injury is not as serious as first feared, while he will also have Marko Arnautovic available to play Cologne.

Boca shine bright, Galaxy take charge

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:36:00 GMT

As Boca Juniors near the title in Argentina young striker Nicolas Blandi has stepped into the spotlight, while Corinthians sealed a tense win over Avai, and play-offs got underway in MLS.

Weekend delight for Chivas, Vasco

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:16:00 GMT

Chivas Guadalajara and Vasco da Gama had weekends to remember as the New York Red Bulls rounded off the play-off picture in MLS. Join FIFA.com for a wrap-up of all the action across the Americas.

Velez, Universitario into last eight

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:45:00 GMT

Velez Sarsfield advanced to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals with an aggregate victory over Chile's Universidad Catolica, while Peru's Universitario saw off Argentina's Godoy Cruz on penalties to also secure their berth.

Brazilians blaze a trail

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:10:00 GMT

Brazil were in unstoppable form as they crushed Argentina 8-1 to become South American Women’s Futsal champions for the fourth time in succession. FIFA.com has all the details.

Enraptured by 'rabonas'

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:16:00 GMT

FIFA.com tracks the origins and greatest practitioners of the rabona, one of football's flashiest moves and a deft little party trick for the ages.

Uruguay hit front as Argentina crash

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:56:00 GMT

A draw in Asuncion took Uruguay clear at the top of the table, while Venezuela and Colombia earned respective historic wins over Argentina and Bolivia, and Chile bounced back.

Colombia, Chile kick-start campaigns

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Colombia scored an important 2-1 win in Bolivia, Chile bounced back to form against Peru, while Uruguay collected a hard-won point in Paraguay on the second day of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in South America.

A derby and a debut in South America

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:10:00 GMT

The start of Colombia’s campaign and the clash between Chile and Peru in the Pacific derby are the main talking points ahead of Matchday 2 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Reborn Argentina set for Venezuela test

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:52:00 GMT

Argentina will be seeking to maintain the momentum of their one-sided win over Chile when they face Venezuela on Tuesday in the second round of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers in South America.

Argentina, Uruguay off the mark

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:44:00 GMT

A hat-trick for Gonzalo Higuain and a brace for Diego Lugano helped Argentina and Uruguay to opening FIFA World Cup wins, as the favourites swept aside Chile and Bolivia.

Home sides dominate in South America

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:51:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina shrugged off the rain to start their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with big home wins, while Ecuador and Peru also saw off their guests.

'finger10': Learn and investigate

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:06:00 GMT

We spoke to Predictor Round 5 winner 'finger10' about high scores, predicting in a Mourinho style and hopes for 2014.

Godin: Everyone will want to beat Uruguay

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Uruguay defender Diego Godin has described them as the team everyone will want to beat as the Copa America winners begin their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification against Bolivia.

South America ready for the big kick-off

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to Matchday 1 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, widely expected to be the most open preliminary competition to date.

The South American qualifiers explained

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:09:00 GMT

The CONMEBOL qualifying competition for Brazil 2014 gets underway on Friday, and FIFA.com explains the format of the star-studded, nine-team tournament.

South American qualifiers in numbers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:12:00 GMT

With the start of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014 just days away, FIFA.com whets your appetite with a series of fascinating stats from previous competitions.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:52:00 GMT

Featuring Romario on why he’s the second-greatest player in history, Holger Stanislawski on why fans at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena should keep a tight grip on their beers, and Gareth Bale on why getting fouled is a compliment.

Universitario claim draw at Godoy Cruz

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:39:00 GMT

Peru's Universitario secured a 1-1 draw at Argentina's Godoy Cruz, while Argentina's Arsenal Sarandi played out a goalless draw on the road at Paraguay's Olimpia in Copa Sudamericana last 16 action.

Guerrero: We’ve got Peruvians dreaming

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT

Paolo Guerrero speaks to FIFA.com about Peru’s third-place finish at the recent Copa America, the return to the international fold of Claudio Pizarro, the country’s bid to reach Brazil 2014, Hamburg’s troubles and his future.

Brazil assert South American dominance

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from the 2011 Copa America de Futsal, which saw Brazil win their ninth continental title in ten attempts in Buenos Aires with a 5-1 win over hosts Argentina.

The first king of La U and Peru

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:57:00 GMT

On the 15th anniversary of his passing, FIFA.com pays tribute to the legendary Lolo Fernandez, a man who rejected a blank cheque to stay loyal to Universitario throughout his career and dazzled for Peru.

Chiroque: Brazil 2014 would cap my career

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:09:00 GMT

William Chiroque, whose performances at the Copa America led to him being dubbed 'the Peruvian Messi', speaks to FIFA.com about his humble beginnings and long road to success.