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Corinthians join elite group of badge-wearers

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Corinthians are the first team from South America to have the honour of wearing the FIFA World Champions Badge after their 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.

Corinthians halt European domination

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Corinthians 1-0 win over Chelsea in the final of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup ended a five-year run of success for European clubs in the competition, bringing the world title back to South America for the first time since 2006.

Piazon: We lacked fight

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:56:00 GMT

Chelsea's Lucas Piazon has criticised his team-mates' attitude during yesterday's FIFA Club World Cup final defeat to Corinthians, claiming his fellow Brazilians showed the most fight.

Cassio: I wasn't expecting the Golden Ball

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:36:00 GMT

Corinthians goalkeeper Cassio speaks to FIFA.com after being awarded the adidas Golden Ball, the award for the best player of the FIFA World Cup Japan 2012.

Tokyo blues for beaten Chelsea

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:11:00 GMT

Chelsea's Victor Moses, Ramires and David Luiz talked to FIFA.com after being beaten in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup final in Japan, expressing an interesting mixture of sadness and hope for the future.

Double joy for Corinthians stars

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:21:00 GMT

At the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, Cassio was named player of the tournament while David Luiz and Paolo Guerrero picked up the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball respectively.

Guerrero the hero as Corinthians crowned

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:22:00 GMT

Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal of the game in Yokohama as Corinthians edged Chelsea to win the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012.

Global crown up for grabs

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:02:00 GMT

Yokohama, Japan is the stage where Corinthians of Brazil and English Premier League giants Chelsea will vie for global supremacy in tonight's FIFA Club World Cup final.

Tite: We cannot afford mistakes

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:20:00 GMT

Corinthians coach Tite has said that his side will go into tomorrow's FIFA Club World Cup final aiming to win, but knowing that only a near-perfect display will allow them to do that.

Ivanovic: Chelsea's generation game

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:42:00 GMT

Branislav Ivanovic today claimed Chelsea's FIFA World Club Cup final with Corinthians could be "the key game for this generation" at the club.

Multi-talented Corinthian eyes dream triumph

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Corinthians defender Paulo Andre is a man with many strings to his bow, being an accomplished writer and painter in addition to his talents on the pitch, and he is now plotting for a FIFA Club World Cup triumph.

David Luiz: I'm here to help out

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com talks to Chelsea's David Luiz about his evolution as a player and Sunday's FIFA Club World Cup final against Corinthians, the team he supported as a boy in Brazil.

Corinthians and Chelsea clash for world crown

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:32:00 GMT

Corinthians of Brazil take on English Premier League giants Chelsea on Sunday in an intriguing conclusion to the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup.

Chelsea’s Spanish recipe for success

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:52:00 GMT

Chelsea’s Juan Mata and Fernando Torres know a thing or two about major finals. Ahead of Sunday’s Japan 2012 showpiece against Corinthians, FIFA.com spoke to the Iberian pair.

Hazard: I’m taking advantage

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:40:00 GMT

Belgian sensation Eden Hazard was at the heart of Chelsea’s best attacks in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final win over Monterrey. FIFA.com caught up with the cheeky youngster.

Benitez: Chelsea are enjoying their football

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Rafa Benitez has discussed Chelsea's win over Monterrey and forthcoming Japan 2012 final against Corinthians.

Chelsea set dream final with Monterrey win

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:19:00 GMT

European champions Chelsea strolled to a 3-1 win over Monterrey of Mexico, setting up a mouth-watering FIFA Club World Cup final with Corinthians of Brazil.

Chelsea stars set for Japan bow

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:17:00 GMT

European champions Chelsea open their FIFA Club World Cup account in today's semi-final against Mexico’s Monterrey, and FIFA.com caught up with a few of the Blues ahead of the big game.

Yokohama embraces the football world

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at the port city of Yokohama, its storied club, F. Marinos, its amazing stadium, and its connection to the folklore of both Japanese and Brazilian football.

Chelsea's Oscar out to make amends

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:05:00 GMT

Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar says the bitter memory of a shock semi-final defeat at the FIFA Club World Cup two years ago makes him even more determined the lift the trophy this year.

Monterrey’s Argentinians on a mission

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to Argentinian pair Jose Maria Basanta and Cesar Delgado about Mexican side Monterrey’s chances of making history against Chelsea in Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup semi-final.

Chelsea's Romeu out for six months

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:56:00 GMT

Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu is expected to be out for six months after suffering a knee injury in the first half of Saturday's win at Sunderland.

Torres inspired by Japanese cartoon

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:53:00 GMT

Chelsea star Fernando Torres has revealed the inspiration behind his medal-laden career - not Pele, Diego Maradona or Johan Cruyff, but a Japanese cartoon called Captain Tsubasa.

Chelsea fever building in Japan

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:58:00 GMT

Local Chelsea supporters are rolling out the red carpet for the European champions at the FIFA Club World Cup, and hope they can help boost the club's profile here in the Far East.

Chelsea, Monterrey hit redemption trail

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:26:00 GMT

Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012 semi-final gives both Chelsea FC and Club de Futbol Monterrey a shot at redemption.

Benitez looks for growth in Japan

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:03:00 GMT

With Chelsea packing their bags for their trip to the FIFA Club World Cup, new manager Rafael Benitez hopes the tournament will give them a chance to progress further under him.

Cech: This is a special competition

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:04:00 GMT

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech talks exclusively to FIFA.com about the Blues' journey to the FIFA Club World Cup, how the club has changed in recent years, and the goalkeepers he rates.

Which club will reign in Japan?

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:51:00 GMT

Chelsea and Corinthians are favourites to claim the Club World Cup, but FIFA.com asks who you think will take the laurels. Perhaps Mexico's Monterrey, or Al Ahly of Egypt, or Asian champs Ulsan Hyundai?

Valcke: GLT is a kind of revolution

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:57:00 GMT

Goal-line technology was the main topic discussed at a press conference ahead of the 6 December kick-off of the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.

Club stars talk up Japan showpiece

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT

With the ninth FIFA Club World Cup kicking off today, FIFA.com talked to members of all seven participating teams, from Fernando Torres to Egyptian ace Gedo. Join us for a multimedia tour.

Torres: We must take chances like these

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com recently met with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to discuss the FIFA Club World Cup, Spain's continued dominance in world football, and his desire to claim more trophies.

The FIFA Club World Cup in numbers

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:18:00 GMT

As the 2012 event in Japan draws ever closer, FIFA.com looks back at some of the world club showpiece’s more interesting figures and stats.

Global power shift in prospect?

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:14:00 GMT

Chelsea, Corinthians, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Ulsan Hyundai will be trying to keep up ground-breaking winning ways when hostilities begin at the global club showpiece in Japan on Thursday.

Terry facing fitness race ahead of Japan

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:42:00 GMT

Rafael Benitez may have to take Chelsea captain John Terry to the FIFA Club World Cup with less than two games under his belt since the start of April as the new coach does not want to risk the England defender's new injury.

Continents’ finest prepare for Japan

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:06:00 GMT

The seven FIFA Club World Cup hopefuls have announced their squads for Japan 2012, and you can view players selected here on FIFA.com.

First batch of tickets sell out fast

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:43:00 GMT

The first batch of tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012 went on sale earlier this month and have now all been sold.

Miyamoto: Japan can’t wait for Club World Cup

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Former Japan captain and FIFA Club World Cup 2012 ambassador Tsuneyasu Miyamoto spoke to FIFA.com ahead the tournament, set to take place in his homeland.

Intriguing quarter-final pairings drawn

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:42:00 GMT

The draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2012 on Monday 24 September at Home of FIFA in Zurich produced two interesting quarter-final pairings.