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Vahirua: A fantastic opportunity

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT

We speak to Tahiti forward Marama Vahirua about how the FIFA Confederations Cup will provide his country with a learning experience in football like no other.

Proud Tahiti No1 aims to enjoy Brazil challenge

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Brazil 2013 will feature some of the world’s most recognisable footballers but in contrast will be Tahiti’s amateur players who, according to goalkeeper Mikael Roche, are determined to make the most of the opportunity.

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.

Technical issues solved: FIFA Confederations Cup ticket sales in full swing

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:57:00 GMT

The technical problems which occurred today at the start of the second ticket sales phase for the FIFA Confederations Cup have now been solved by service provider MATCH Event Services. MATCH Services apologises for the challenges faced and the inconveniences caused for the fans and will continue to monitor the system.

Over 86 per cent of assigned tickets in public hands after first sales phase

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:55:00 GMT

More than 86 per cent of the 426,343 assigned tickets for the FIFA Confederations Cup have been directly distributed to the general public following the ballot triggered by the first public sales phase.

Bebeto: I'll have to play at this stadium!

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:22:00 GMT

A delegation from FIFA and the LOC, including FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazil legends Bebeto and Ronaldo, was left mightily impressed by Salvador and its Fonte Nova stadium on the first Host City Tour of 2013.

Successful start to public ticket sales phase: 186,032 requests within 24 hours

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:33:00 GMT

During the first 24 hours of the first public sales phase for Brazil 2013, more than 186,032 ticket requests were received - yet another record in the history of FIFA Confederations Cup ticketing.

Coaches react to Brazil 2013 draw

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:11:00 GMT

After attending Saturday’s draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013, the coaches of the seven teams that have already qualified for the competition voiced their reactions.

Brazil drawn with Italy, Spain to meet Uruguay

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:04:00 GMT

Brazil, Japan, Mexico and Italy will make up Group A at next year's FIFA Confederations Cup, while Spain, Uruguay, Tahiti and the African representatives will comprise Group B.

Sao Paulo gears up for the FIFA Confederations Cup draw

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:06:00 GMT

Sao Paulo is preparing to welcome over 800 guests and 600 media representatives for the draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Brazil 2013 tickets go on sale

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:07:00 GMT

The first tickets for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 will go on sale later this month for next June's tournament, which features four FIFA World Cup winners.

Glorious Tahiti claim maiden Oceania crown

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:24:00 GMT

Tahiti will feature at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 after becoming the first Pacific Island nation to be crowned Oceania champions thanks to a gripping 1-0 win over French-speaking rivals New Caledonia.

Chance of glory for Oceanian outsiders

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:03:00 GMT

The eyes of football lovers in Oceania will be on the Lawson Tama Stadium on Sunday as New Caledonia and Tahiti battle it out for continental supremacy and a place at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

NZ, Solomons stunned by Francophone duo

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:11:00 GMT

New Caledonia and Tahiti will meet in the OFC Nations Cup final after the pair sensationally saw off New Zealand and Solomon Islands, with historic passage to the FIFA Confederations Cup the prize for Sunday's victor.

Goals rain down on opening day

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:58:00 GMT

The opening day of Round Two Brazil 2014 qualifying in Oceania saw the hopes of Tahiti and New Caledonia receive a massive boost amid a flurry of goals in Honiara.

All in readiness for Oceania charge

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:29:00 GMT

After a long wait, FIFA World Cup™ qualifying returns to the Pacific with the football obsessed Solomon Islands set to host the eight-nation tournament commencing on Friday.