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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.

Tactical revolution unseats Brazil

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT

More evenly contested than some of its predecessors, the sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup proved an engrossing event, ending with the tactically astute Russians deposing mighty Brazil.

And then there were eight…

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:22:00 GMT

Mexico and Nigeria joined Brazil and Russia in the quarter-finals at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 after a day packed with incident and drama.

Nigeria through as Tahiti tumble

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:57:00 GMT

Nigeria kept up their nerve in a do-or-die final match of Group C at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, beating Tahiti 4-1 to move on to the quarter-finals.

All or nothing for final-day quartet

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The final day of group games at Ravenna/Italy 2011 features two all-or-nothing crunch matches between Ukraine-Mexico and Tahiti-Nigeria, with only the winners able to progress.

Russia sweep five past Tahiti

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:57:00 GMT

Russia moved on to six points in Group C, firing five unanswered goals past Tahiti, four of which came in the third period, at a rain-soaked Stadio del Mare.

Heavyweights set to square off

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:52:00 GMT

Tournament favourites Brazil are back in action against Mexico on Sunday after their scare against Ukraine, while European heavyweights Russia face an intriguing test against Tahiti.

Warriors live the dream

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:50:00 GMT

Tahiti’s player-coach Teva Zaveroni told FIFA.com about his team’s emotional winning debut at Ravenna 2011 against fellow newcomers Venezuela.

Close shave for Brazil, Tahiti on target

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Ukraine came close to ending Brazil’s lengthy unbeaten FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup run, while new boys Tahiti won their first ever game in the competition.

Islanders start strong

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:58:00 GMT

Oceania representatives Tahiti opened their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup account with a comprehensive 5-2 win over Venezuela in Group C.

Clash of the champions

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:58:00 GMT

The second matchday features opening games for holders Brazil, Ukraine, Mexico and Japan, all winners of their respective continental qualifying campaigns.

Tahiti excited by 2013 dry run

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:42:00 GMT

Tahiti’s player-coach Teva Zaveroni speaks to FIFA.com about his side's surprise qualification for Ravenna 2011 and looks forward to hosting the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in two years' time.

Vinotinto ready to rock Ravenna

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Venezuela coach Roberto Cavallo speaks to FIFA.com about the attention his team have received back home and their chances of success in Ravenna.

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.

Official draw held in Rome

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:37:00 GMT

The official draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 took place in the historical city of Rome today.

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.

Solomon Islands secure World Cup ticket

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:22:00 GMT

The Solomon Islands have reached the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the second consecutive time after triumphing in Oceania Zone qualifying.

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.

AS Tefana cruise to consecutive titles

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT

AS Tefana have secured back-to-back league titles in Tahiti with three rounds remaining, thanks to a 1-0 win against AS Manu Ura.

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.

Beach soccer boosts for Peru, Tahiti and Oman

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:35:00 GMT

With the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Italy just around the corner, FIFA.com takes a closer look at a number of global developments in beach soccer.

Tahiti unseat Pacific kings, reach Ravenna

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:51:00 GMT

The long reign of Solomon Islands as kings of the sand in Oceania came to an end, with Tahiti, who will host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2013, edging the Bilikiki 4-3 to qualify for Ravenna 2011.

Tahiti stuns Solomons to reach world stage

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:15:00 GMT

Tahiti will feature in just their second FIFA tournament after overturning the form book by defeating the Solomon Islands and qualifying for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, ending the Bilikiki’s long-held regional dominance on sand.

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.

Solomons lead Pacific charge for Italy

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The Solomon Islands will start as firm favourites in this week’s Oceanian qualifying tournament, a competition which offers a place at September’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Italy.

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.

Kiwis collect ticket to Mexico

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:34:00 GMT

New Zealand have won their way to Mexico 2011 and a third consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup thanks to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Tahiti in the OFC U-17 Championship final.

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.

Beach Soccer round-up: October / November

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:15:00 GMT

In the first in a bimonthly series, FIFA.com reflects on what happened in beach soccer in October and November.

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.

Dominant Kiwis take their place

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:22:00 GMT

Rosie White scored four times as New Zealand completed a hugely successful qualifying campaign by beating Papua New Guinea 11-0 in the grand final of the OFC Women's Nations Cup.

Oceanians eye ticket to Germany

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT

New Zealand enter this week’s qualifiers for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany as favourites to progress on home soil, although their Oceania rivals are set on causing an upset.

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.

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.

World Leagues review

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes its regular review of domestic league highlights which this week takes in five continents featuring Brazil, USA, Japan and China.

World Leagues preview

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:48:00 GMT

Weekend action is previewed in Brazil, USA, Japan, China and elsewhere as FIFA.com takes its regular look at the global domestic league action.

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.