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Uruguay rebound, Colombia on the verge

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:55:00 GMT

Chile, Colombia and Uruguay edged closer to a place at Brazil 2014 with vital wins in the South American Zone qualifiers, while Argentina and Ecuador shared the spoils in Quito.

Argentina held by Ecuador, Colombia win

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:08:00 GMT

Ecuador stymied Argentina's plan to secure qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ with a drama-filled 1-1 draw, while Colombia, Chile and Uruguay all collected important wins.

Argentina on cusp, heat on Peru, Uruguay

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Argentina could qualify for Brazil 2014 at third-placed Ecuador, while Peru and Uruguay seek wins to away to Colombia and Venezuela that would revitalise their chances of making it.

Chile boost their cause, Peru still in the hunt

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:47:42 GMT

Chile and Peruvian veteran Claudio Pizarro impressed on a day that saw a Lionel Messi cameo unable to prevent CONMEBOL's first goalless match of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifying so far.

Colombia trip tops the bill

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:59:00 GMT

Ahead of Matchday 13 of the South American qualifying competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, FIFA.com previews Friday's action including the high profile match-up between Argentina and Colombia.

Santa Fe ease into last four

Wed, 29 May 2013 04:24:00 GMT

Colombia's Santa Fe cruised into the Copa Libertadores semi-finals with a comfortable aggregate victory over Peruvian debutants Real Garcilaso.

Latin America: start of three new editions of the FIFA/CIES Programme

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:23:00 GMT

CIES has recently had the pleasure to participate in the selection of candidates and to inaugurate three new editions of its Programme in Sport Management in Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Santa Fe edge towards last four, Flu stumble

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:43:00 GMT

Colombia's Santa Fe have one foot in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals after a 3-1 win at Real Garcilaso, while Brazilian champions Fluminense were held to a goalless home draw by Olimpia.

Peruvians inflict cup shock on Nacional

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:11:00 GMT

The dream Copa Libertadores debut of Real Garcilaso has continued with the Peruvians stunning a star-studded Nacional and advancing into the quarter-finals on penalties.

Real Garcilaso, a newborn fairytale

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:34:00 GMT

Despite being two months shy of their fourth birthday, Real Garcilaso of Peru are doing the near unthinkable by challenging the South American elite in the Copa Libertadores. FIFA.com tracks their short life story.

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.

Real Garcilaso down Nacional

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:18:00 GMT

Rolando Bogado scored the only goal as Peruvian side Real Garcilaso beat Nacional of Uruguay 1-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie.

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.

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.

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.

Bayern win at Juve to cruise into semis

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:59:00 GMT

Two goals up from the first leg, Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Juventus to ease through on aggregate, with Mario Mandzukic and Claudio Pizarro on target in Turin.

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.

Romania’s football-crazy king

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:36:00 GMT

On the 60th anniversary of his passing, FIFA.com recalls the bewilderingly bizarre story of King Carol II of Romania and the country’s passage to Uruguay 1930.

Red mist and goals galore

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:45:00 GMT

Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich feature alongside Esteban Cambiasso and Lionel Messi in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Bayern earn two-goal cushion to take to Juve

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:56:00 GMT

Goals from David Alaba and Thomas Muller in either half earned Bayern Munich a 2-0 win at home to Juventus in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final.

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.

Bayern blast Hamburg for nine

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:12:00 GMT

Although Bayern Munich could not clinch the Bundesliga title with a win over Hamburg Saturday, they showed their championship calibre with an impressive 9-2 rout powered by a four-goal performance from Claudio Pizarro.

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.

Peru: Enrolment for the first FIFA/CIES Programme

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:33:00 GMT

The Universidad San Martín de Porres (USMP) in Lima, a partner of CIES since 2012, has officially started the enrolment procedure for the first FIFA/CIES Programme in Sport Management to be organised in Peru.

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.

Fernandez: The pressure is always on Peru

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with the Peru goalkeeper Raul Fernandez, where he discussed what his nation expects of him and his team in their upcoming FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers.

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.

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.

Peruvian player suspended for anti-doping rule violation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:04:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided today to suspend the Peruvian international footballer Joel Melchor Sánchez Alegría a period of two years after testing positive for Methylhexaneamine.

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.

Key victories for Mineiro, Velez

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:13:00 GMT

Brazil's Atletico Mineiro were the big victors in the latest Copa Libertadores action overpowering Arsenal Sarandi 5-2 in Argentina, while Velez Sarsfield and Tijuana were also in the winner's circle.

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.

Moutinho gives Porto slender lead over Malaga

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:53:00 GMT

A fine Joao Moutinho goal gave Porto a 1-0 victory over Malaga, though the Portuguese giants will rue a host of missed chances on home turf.

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.

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.

Toluca triumph at Boca as away teams shine

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:04:00 GMT

Mexico's Toluca have kick-started their Copa Libertadores campaign with a historic 2-1 win at Boca Juniors, while Fluminense and Penarol were also victorious on the road.

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.

Peruvian player provisionally suspended for prohibited substance

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:47:00 GMT

A Peruvian international footballer has been provisionally suspended for an initial period of 30 days following an adverse analytical finding in relation to a doping control conducted in the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifier.

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.