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Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:02:00 GMT

The countdown to the next FIFA Confederations Cup continues apace, with just 500 days until the Brazil 2013 edition of the ‘Festival of Champions’ gets underway.

Invitation to Tender for “FIFA Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme”

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

FIFA announces the opening of the tendering process and wishes to invite parties to submit tenders for the operation of the FIFA food and beverage operations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Seedings announced for EURO 2012

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:02:00 GMT

Spain and the Netherlands will join co-hosts Poland and Ukraine in Pot 1 after the seedings for the UEFA EURO 2012 finals draw at 18.00 CET on 2 December in Kiev were announced.

Trapattoni: We can emulate Greece triumph

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:36:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland can replicate Greece's surprise 2004 UEFA EURO success according to manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

Portugal among final four qualifiers

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Portugal overcame stubborn resistance from Bosnia-Herzegovina to join Croatia, Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland as the final four teams to qualify for UEFA EURO 2012. FIFA.com has all the details.

Triumphant trio poised to progress

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:53:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic all took giant strides towards qualifying for UEFA EURO 2012, but Portugal were left with plenty of work to do after a stalemate in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Almeida: Bento’s doing a great job

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:06:00 GMT

With Portugal preparing to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs, striker Hugo Almeida spoke to FIFA.com about his side's chances and playing under coach Paulo Bento.

Eight pursue play-off progress

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs which has served up a handful of intriguing fixtures, including a grudge match between Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and new faces Montenegro against Czech Republic.

Match schedule for 2014 FIFA World Cup™ unveiled

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:09:00 GMT

The Match Schedule for the 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup™ was announced in Zurich on 20 October 2011.

FIFA World Cup tickets on sale in 2013

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:39:00 GMT

FIFA invited a number of Brazilian journalists to a round-table discussion in Zurich, where FIFA Marketing Director Thierry Weil and Executive Chairman of MATCH AG Jaime Byrom addressed ticketing for Brazil 2014.

2014 FIFA World Cup™ match schedule approval on the agenda

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:54:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee will hold its third meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October 2011.

La Roja right on Germany’s heels

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Reigning world champions Spain are looking likely to follow Germany through to the finals of UEFA EURO 2012 this Tuesday, while Russia, France, the Dutch and England can also make strides.

Germany book place, giants edge closer

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:47:00 GMT

Germany made sure of their place at UEFA EURO 2012 in emphatic style on Friday, while Italy, the Netherlands, France and England all moved a step closer to joining them.

Six-pointers galore as qualifiers resume

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:01:00 GMT

With just four matchdays remaining – three in some sections – points are at a premium, particularly in Groups B, F and H, which feature three-way tussles for top spot in the race for a place at Poland/Ukraine.

Uruguay celebrate, rivals contemplate

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:28:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back at the 2011 Copa America, which was won by in-form Uruguay, while there were disappointments for Argentina and Brazil, but fresh hope for semi-finalists Peru and Venezuela.

Lugano: Teamwork was the key

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Diego Lugano says team unity was the key factor behind Uruguay's Copa America triumph, while coach Oscar Tabarez has warned that his side must maintain their focus for FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Uruguay clinch record Copa title

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:21:00 GMT

Uruguay have booked their place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013, cruising 3-0 past Paraguay with two goals from Diego Forlan and another from Luis Suarez in the Copa America final.

Guerrero treble helps Peru to third

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:43:00 GMT

Jose Paolo Guerrero bagged a hat-trick in a convincing 4-1 victory for Peru over a ten-man Venezuelan side in the Copa America third-place match.

Which players have shone in Argentina?

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:51:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which players have impressed you at the Copa America 2011.

Glory game awaits Uruguay, Paraguay

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:23:00 GMT

Uruguay and Paraguay face off on Sunday in the final of the world’s oldest competition for national teams, with continental glory and a place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 at stake.

Francescoli: We never sit on our laurels

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:43:00 GMT

Speaking exclusively to FIFA.com, Uruguay legend Enzo Francescoli gives his verdict on the current Charrúa side ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final.

Martino handed two-match touchline ban

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:20:00 GMT

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has been handed a two-game touchline ban and will sit out Sunday's Copa America final against Uruguay.

Team success comes first for Suarez

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:04:00 GMT

The striker insists he is not thinking about finishing top scorer and is solely focused on helping Uruguay lift the trophy, while he has insisted they won't rest on their laurels.

Paraguay inspired by Villar the Invincible

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:26:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Justo Villar has had a big hand in Paraguay’s run to the final of the 2011 Copa America, standing tall against Brazil and then Venezuela to put his side on the brink of glory.

Paraguay win shoot-out, reach final

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:05:00 GMT

Following 120 goalless minutes in which La Albirroja rode their luck, they beat Venezuela 5-3 on penalties to become the first team in history to reach a Copa America final without winning a match.

Tabarez: We must draw on experience

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:38:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has said that his side will need to rely on their experience when they go up against either Paraguay or Venezuela in Sunday's Copa America final.

Underdogs eye unlikely final berth

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:54:00 GMT

As Paraguay and Venezuela, who played out a 3-3 thrilled in the group stage, prepare to battle for a place in the decider, FIFA.com weighs up an intriguingly open-looking semi-final.

Maradona: I'd quit if I were Batista

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:07:00 GMT

The 50-year-old has taken another swipe at his former team-mate, who oversaw a Copa America campaign in which Argentina won just one game and were eliminated in the quarter-finals.

Suarez fires Uruguay past Peru, into final

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:44:00 GMT

The Liverpool striker scored twice after the restart to earn La Celeste a deserved 2-0 win over La Rojiblanca, who finished the game with ten men following Juan Manuel Vargas's red card.

Suarez sends Uruguay through

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:34:00 GMT

The Liverpool striker’s brace clinched a semi-final win over Peru and La Celeste's first Copa final appearance since 1999, where they will meet Paraguay or Venezuela.

Group rivals vie for final place

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:46:00 GMT

Having locked horns once in Group C, Peru and Uruguay will face off again on Tuesday, this time with a place in the final of the 2011 Copa America at stake.

Menezes: Defeat marked an evolution

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:15:00 GMT

Mano Menezes has said that, despite Brazil's penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay yesterday, the team is moving towards the team he is targeting to be ready for 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Venezuela, Paraguay upset odds on day of firsts

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:42:00 GMT

La Vinotinto sank Chile 2-1 to reach their first Copa semi-final, where they will meet La Albirroja, who beat Brazil on penalties to end a 22-year wait of their own.

Venezuela make history with Chile victory

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:28:00 GMT

Venezuela are through to the Copa America semi-finals, where they will face Paraguay, for the first time in their history after they beat Chile 2-1 at the Estadio del Bicentenario.

Paraguay punish Brazil on penalties

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:49:00 GMT

Brazil are out of the Copa America after missing all four of their penalties in a shootout with Paraguay, following a 0-0 draw after extra time in their quarter-final in La Plata.

Batista: Defeat is not a failure

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:22:00 GMT

Despite going out of the Copa America to Uruguay on penalties last night, Argentina coach Sergio Batista insists the side haven't failed and he aims to continue in his role as they target the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Peru through, Uruguay spoil the party

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:51:00 GMT

The first pair of Copa America quarter-finals were dominated by missed spot-kicks, with Radamel Falcao fluffing the chance to see Colombia through, while hosts Argentina went after a penalty shoot-out defeat.

Hosts eliminated after Muslera heroics

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:19:00 GMT

Argentina have crashed out of the Copa America after being beaten on penalties by Uruguay, who were inspired by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

Peru spring surprise to reach semis

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:37:00 GMT

Carlos Lobaton and Juan Vargas scored extra-time goals to give Peru a 2-0 win over Colombia in their Copa America quarter-final, after Radamel Falcao missed a penalty in normal time.

Brazil set for second swipe at Paraguay

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:06:00 GMT

With Brazil and Paraguay set for their second meeting at this year's Copa America, A Seleção are intent on improving on their late 2-2 draw in the sides' group fixture.

Neighbours top quarter-final bill

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:46:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the weekend’s Copa America quarter-finals, the pick of which is a fascinating tie between the two River Plate rivals.

Peru out to halt resurgent Colombia

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:49:00 GMT

Having made it out of the groups, Peru will be beginning to believe a first Copa America win in 36 years could be on the cards, but first they must get past a Colombia side who are finding their form.

Quartet reflect on Argentina exits

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:19:00 GMT

Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Mexico were the first teams to fall at Argentina 2011. Their coaches, along with Felipe Caicedo and Giovani dos Santos, discuss the pros and cons of their respective campaigns.

On-song Brazil book Paraguay quarter-final

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:35:00 GMT

A double apiece from Alexandre Pato and Neymar earned Mano Menezes's side a 4-2 win over Ecuador and a last-eight meeting with La Albirroja.

Doubles and late heroics in Group B

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the final games in Group B at the Copa America, which featured 12 goals, a late comeback from Venezuela, the return to form of Brazil, and Ecuador's exit from the tournament.

Venezuela deny Paraguay in dramatic draw

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:17:00 GMT

Despite already being assured of a place in the quarter-finals before kick-off, La Vinotinto scored two late goals to finish up 3-3 with La Albirroja, who also went through.

Uruguay beat Mexico, book Argentina date

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:17:00 GMT

La Celeste had opportunities aplenty in La Plata but it took Alvaro Pereira's solitary goal to book them a a quarter-final against their fierce rivals.

Trio ensure progress from Group C

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:04:00 GMT

Uruguay made sure they reached the Copa America quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Mexico, while Chile topped Group C after winning by the same score against Peru, who still progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Julio Cesar backs Brazil, hails Messi

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:04:00 GMT

Brazil will bounce back from a disappointing start to the Copa America according to their goalkeeper, who has labelled the Argentinian superstar as an “exceptional” player.

Chile edge Peru to top group

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:52:00 GMT

An own-goal from Aldo Corzo proved the difference between two sides who were already guaranteed places in the quarter-finals, sending La Roja through as Group C winners.

Lucio: We need more commitment

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:08:00 GMT

After drawing twice in their opening two games of the Copa America, with the potential of a first round exit for the reigning champions a possibility, captain Lucio has called for more commitment against Ecuador.