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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.

Rafinha: I have a World Cup on my CV

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:55:00 GMT

Brazilian striker Rafinha talks to FIFA.com about his long and winding road to Korean side Ulsan Hyundai, the birth of his son, and his experience playing at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Sato: I can do well at this level

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:39:00 GMT

After the 3-2 win over Ulsan Hyundai that secured Sanfrecce Hiroshima fifth place at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012, FIFA.com spoke to local heroes Hisato Sato and Kazuyuki Morisaki.

Sato on song as Sanfrecce finish strong

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:24:00 GMT

Hisato Sato scored twice as Sanfrecce Hiroshima claimed fifth place at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, beating Korean rivals Ulsan Hyundai 3-2 in Toyota.

All-Asia duel for fifth in Toyota

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:39:00 GMT

The fifth-place play-off at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup will pit Ulsan Hyundai, who were beaten by Mexico's Monterrey, against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who were edged out by Al-Ahly.

A heavy load for Ulsan’s Giant

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:05:00 GMT

The towering Kim Shinwook cuts a lonely figure up front for Asian champions Ulsan Hyundai, and FIFA.com chatted with him about the loss to Monterrey, basketball and the upcoming fifth-place play-off with Sanfrecce.

Mexico’s Monterrey tame Korean Tigers

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:50:00 GMT

Monterrey were too hot to handle for Asian champions Ulsan Hyundai at the Toyota Stadium, their 3-1 win setting up a FIFA Club World Cup glamour clash with English Premier League giants Chelsea.

All or nothing for ironclad Tigers

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:20:00 GMT

Ulsan Hyundai meet Monterrey in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday with coach Kim Ho Kon stressing the competition's importance to his squad for on and off the pitch reasons.

Ulsan, Monterrey motor into Toyota

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:07:00 GMT

Asian champions Ulan Hyundai, newcomers to this competition, take on Mexico’s Los Rayados, who are keen to wipe the slate clean after a disappointing campaign at Japan 2011.

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.

Ulsan's crouching Tigers relish finest hour

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Ulsan Hyundai are eager to ride their breakout success at the AFC Asian Champions League through to the Club World Cup in Japan. FIFA.com spoke to a few of these Korean heroes.

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.

Lee Keunho: I still have goals

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:53:00 GMT

Newly crowned AFC Player of the Year Lee Keunho has achieved much in a prosperous 2012, but the Ulsan Hyundai forward now takes aim at qualification for the FIFA World Cup™ and success at the Club World Cup.

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.

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.