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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.

Finalists Penarol progress to group stage

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:42:00 GMT

Last year's finalists Penarol of Uruguay and Chile's Union Espanola qualified for the Copa Libertadores' group stage after winning against Caracas and Tigres 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.

Penarol in charge against Caracas

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:44:00 GMT

Uruguayan giants Penarol are on the verge of securing a berth in the Copa Libertadores group stage after overpowering Caracas 4-0 in the first leg of their play-off.

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.

Late Clark header sees USA beat Venezuela

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT

Ricardo Clark struck in the seventh minute of injury time to see a weakened USA side beat a similarly under-strength Venezuela 1-0, having come on as a substitute in the 86th minute.

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.

Venezuela: Director of the National Sports Institute's Conference

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:02:00 GMT

The students of the first and second editions of the UNIMET/FIFA/CIES Programme recently had the opportunity to attend a conference on the new sports bill in Venezuela, organised by the Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas.

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.

USA to open 2012 against Venezuela, Panama

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:37:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann's USA will continue their preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying with two friendlies at the beginning of 2012, at home to Venezuela and away against Panama.

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.

Germans close on Dutch, England go fifth

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Spain maintained pole position on the global ladder, while third-placed Germany closed on the Netherlands and England jumped two spots to fifth. Elsewhere, Croatia, Czech Republic and Ecuador make ground.

Development in Costa Rica, wins for Brazil

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the latest developments in the world of Futsal, just one year out from start of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand.

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.

Eight projects to compete for the FIFA/CIES International University Network Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:44:00 GMT

Following the success of the inaugural FIFA/CIES International University Network Award last year, CIES has received eight projects for the second year of this competition.

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.

Suarez shines as Uruguay rout Chile

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:34:00 GMT

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez turned in a stunning virtuoso performance by scoring all four goals as Uruguay overwhelmed Chile 4-0, while Argentina could only draw with Bolivia and Paraguay beat Ecuador.

Uruguay cut loose, Argentina frustrated

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:53:00 GMT

South American qualifying leaders Uruguay thrashed Chile to shrug aside any 11/11/11 ill omens, though it was a lean day for Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador.

Hosts favoured in reunion round

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:10:00 GMT

Argentina-Bolivia, Paraguay-Ecuador and Uruguay-Chile may have ended all square at this year’s Copa America, but the home sides will be confident of victory given their impressive records in the fixture.

Sponsors of the FIFA/CIES Programme visit FIFA

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:22:00 GMT

The FIFA President officially welcomed the two sponsors of the FIFA/CIES Programme offered in Venezuela, during a recent event at the House of FIFA in Zurich.

Amorebieta smitten by Venezuela

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:53:00 GMT

Athletic Bilbao centre-half Fernando Amorebieta is reaping rich rewards for his allegiance to the country of his birth, Venezuela, as he tells FIFA.com.

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.

Leaders hold their nerve

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Boca Juniors extended their lead in Argentina, Corinthians continued to hold off a Carioca quartet in Brazil, and a host of play-off spots were filled in the MLS this weekend, and FIFA.com has all the details.

Shots, sensations and smashed records

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT

New records in Greece, Uruguay and the Netherlands feature alongside impressive qualifying showings from the likes of Japan, Spain, Venezuela and Niger in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Venezuela make history against Argentina

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:18:00 GMT

Venezuela overturned the form book to record a historic 1-0 victory against two-time FIFA World Cup™ winners Argentina on the second matchday of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in South America.

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.

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.

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.

Vargas: Mentality key for Venezuela

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:06:00 GMT

Venezuela's Ronald Vargas speaks to FIFA.com about La Vinotinto's recent rise and their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history.

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.

28 new students in Venezuela

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:19:00 GMT

Last week ,the 'In-ServiceTraining Centre' of the Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) in Caracas celebrated the opening ceremony of the second International Sports Management programme.

Youth building on Colombian education

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at some of the stars from Colombia 2011 who have seen their careers change for the better after playing well at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Santa Fe, Liga de Quito into last 16

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:34:00 GMT

Santa Fe claimed their place in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana after beating Deportivo Cali on penalties, while Ecuador's Liga de Quito also advanced with a comfortable aggregate win over Trujillanos.

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.

Vasco on a high, Keane on target

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action from Brazil, USA, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay and Venezuela which saw Corinthians knocked offf top spot by Vasco de Gama and Robbie Keane among the goals.

Universitario, Universidad Catolica advance

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:45:00 GMT

Peru's Universitario eased into the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 with victory over Venezuela's Deportivo Anzoategui for a comfortable aggregate margin, while Chile's Universidad Catolica edged through.

Liga de Quito sight last 16

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:24:00 GMT

A Hernan Barcos treble has seen Ecuador's Liga de Quito overwhelm Venezuela's Trujillanos 4-1 in the Copa Sudamericana, while Libertad and Universidad de Chile also won their respective first leg ties.

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.

Futsal review: June-August

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a busy period of activity in the world of Futsal which saw new club champions crowned in Asia and Europe's pathway to the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup laid out.

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.