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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.

Cavani brings up century in style

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:56:00 GMT

Edinson Cavani grabbed his 99th, 100th and 101st Napoli goals with an impressive hat-trick against Inter Milan. Ricky Alvarez had levelled after Cavani opened the scoring before the Uruguayan completed his treble.

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.

New development priorities for FIFA member associations

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Following up on the approval of the new development regulations by FIFA’s Executive Committee in March 2013, football development activities are set to reach a new milestone through PERFORMANCE.

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.

Suarez accepts ten-match ban

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:28:00 GMT

Luis Suarez has accepted his ten-match ban imposed for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, the Football Association has announced.

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.

Nacional take top, Sao Paulo advance

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:04:00 GMT

Uruguayan giants Nacional clinched pole position in their Copa Libertadores group, while reigning Copa Sudamericana champions Sao Paulo also advanced thanks to a win over compatriots Atletico Mineiro.

PSG chiefs talk Ronaldo, Rooney, Ribery & Cavani

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:29:00 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti believes Manchester United would not let Wayne Rooney go, and Leonardo has admitted his club's interest in Franck Ribery and discussed reported interest in Edinson Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

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.

Contreras gets some love in Caracas!

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s shows a Chilean receiving some surprise treatment in Venezuela.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:33:00 GMT

Zinedine Zidane on the player that has impressed him more than Messi and Ronaldo this year, Douglas Santos on his fears after being called up by Brazil, and Maurizio Zamparini on Abel Hernandez’s lifestyle.

A world first for Uruguay

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:19:00 GMT

The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final comes under the microscope in our latest Classic Match profile, with Uruguay becoming the inaugural winners of football's greatest prize.

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.

Ronaldinho shines, Corinthians and Boca win

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:07:00 GMT

Ronaldinho's was on target twice as Atletico Mineiro beat Arsenal Sarandi 5-2, while there were also wins for Corinthians, Boca Juniors and Huachipato.

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.

More than 546,000 tickets sold for FIFA Confederations Cup

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:48:00 GMT

Crowds are set to flock to the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 as public interest is proving to be unprecedented compared to previous editions, with 546,000 of the total ticketing inventory already allocated.

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.

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.

Juve top Inter, Napoli win thriller in Torino

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:44:00 GMT

Juventus beat ten-man Inter Milan 2-1 to maintain their Serie A title push, while Napoli beat hosts Torino 5-3 and AC Milan claimed a 1-0 win over Chievo.

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.

Uruguay legend Paz dies at 95

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:37:00 GMT

Anibal Paz, a member of Uruguay's 1950 FIFA World Cup™-winning squad, has died in Montevideo at the age of 95.

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.

Napoli take Atalanta, Balotelli's brace beats Palermo

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:25:00 GMT

Edinson Cavani scored a brace in Napoli's 3-2 win over Atalanta and Mario Balotelli also tallied two for AC Milan in their win over Palermo at the San Siro, while Chievo escaped Pescara with a 2-0 win.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

This week, as we round up some the catchiest utterances from the last seven days, we hear from the presidents of Bayern Munich, Palermo and Inter Milan, Luiz Felipe Scolari on his return to A Seleção and an excited Boris Becker.

Boca edge Nacional, Arsenal outlast Sao Paulo

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:34:00 GMT

Copa Libertadores finalists Boca Juniors clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Uruguayan rivals Nacional to boost their hopes of progression to the knockout stage, while compatriots Arsenal Sarandi did likewise with a 2-1 victory over Sao Paulo.

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.

Liverpool top Spurs, Newcastle leave it late

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:29:00 GMT

Liverpool earned three points at home to Tottenham Hotspur in a back-and-forth match that ended 3-2, increasing the Reds chances of a top-four finish, while Newcastle United scored a 92nd minute winner to beat Stoke City 2-1.

Juve move nine clear, Inter beaten

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:43:00 GMT

Juventus left it late to secure three points with an extra time winner, while Cheivo dropped Napoli 2-0 and Siena boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 win at Palermo in Sunday's Serie A action.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:37:00 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson's plan for Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale compared to the greats, Craig Bellamy's managerial plans and Ronaldo's emotional return to Old Trafford all feature in this edition of the Week in Quotes.

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.

Festival of Champions just 100 days away

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:09:00 GMT

Encouraging ticket sales, smoke-free stadiums and decentralised operations were all on the agenda at the latest LOC meeting on Brazil 2013.

Uruguay legend Cubilla dies, aged 72

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:12:00 GMT

Legendary Uruguayan footballer and coach Luis Cubilla has died from stomach cancer at the age of 72, family members said.

Uruguayan legend Luis Cubilla dies

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Legendary Uruguayan footballer and coach Luis Cubilla has died from stomach cancer at the age of 72, family members said.

Mallorca ground Granada, Atletico held in Malaga

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:24:00 GMT

Atletico Madrid failed to cut down Barcelona's La Liga lead with a 0-0 draw in Malaga, while Real Betis and Real Sociedad has their goal-fest finish at 3-3 and Mallorca ambitions of staying up were bolstered by a 2-1 win at Granada.

Suarez hat-trick seals Liverpool win

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:40:00 GMT

Luis Suarez bagged a hat-trick in Liverpool's 4-0 rout over Wigan Athletic that launched Brendan Rodgers' side into seventh place in the Premier League table.

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.

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.

The Week in Quotes

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:12:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic saluting himself, Gennaro Gattuso and Wayne Rooney on the Messi-Ronaldo debate, Pele criticising Neymar and Kevin Constant on joining AC Milan without knowing!