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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Swiss take their place in history
Monday 16 November 2009
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Awards galore in Abuja
Sunday 15 November 2009
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
La Celeste come of age
Wednesday 11 November 2009
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Invincible duo march on
Monday 9 November 2009
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Spain sneak into semis
Monday 9 November 2009
After ten man Uruguay battled back from a 3-1 deficit, Spain needed a penalty shoot-out to finally book their place in Nigeria 2009's semi-finals.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
An Atletico reunion in Kaduna
Saturday 7 November 2009
Friendship will be tested when Uruguay's Sebastian Gallegos and Spain pair Borja and Koke, best of pals with Atletico Madrid's reserves, lock horns....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Uruguay out to stop Spanish charge
Saturday 7 November 2009
Spain, runners-up at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007, face a stern quarter-final challenge in their bid to go one better at Nigeria 2009.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
And then there were eight
Thursday 5 November 2009
Spain, Nigeria, Korea Republic and Uruguay made the last eight as a dramatic day ended in misery for Burkina Faso, New Zealand, Mexico and Iran.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Gritty Uruguay grind through
Thursday 5 November 2009
Sebastian Gallegos scored twice in extra-time as Uruguay beat Iran 2-1 to move on to the quarter-finals, where they will meet mighty Spain.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Goudarzi, the Iran curtain
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Captain and centre-back Ali Goudarzi tells FIFA.com the secrets behind Iran's unblemished defensive record at Nigeria 2009.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Iran rearguard face Celeste test
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Uruguay travel to Calabar on Thursday put Iran's unblemished defence to the test in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 round of 16 clash.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2009
Italy and Korea rule Group F
Monday 2 November 2009
The Europeans and the Asians wowed the crowds in different ways, progressing to the Round of 16 along with the fortunate Uruguayans.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Elite 16 finalised amid drama
Sunday 1 November 2009
A dramatic final day of group matches saw four more teams qualify, while there were shock eliminations for the Dutch and Brazil.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Italy first as Uruguay advance
Sunday 1 November 2009
Italy and Uruguay battled to a goalless draw in Group F at the Sani Abacha Stadium, with both sides booking passage to the knockout stages.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Third-place: Anything is possible
Sunday 1 November 2009
FIFA.com gives a quick run-down of the rules governing who goes through as best third-place finishers on the final day of group games at Nigeria 2009....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Uruguay aim for Azzurrini scalp
Saturday 31 October 2009
While Italy have already secured their Round of 16 berth, their opponents Uruguay need all three points to be sure of joining them.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Euro trio seal safe passage
Thursday 29 October 2009
Three European contenders booked passage to the Round of 16. Turkey needed two days, Italy two inspired halves and Spain, two wonder goals.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Uruguay all but sink Algeria
Thursday 29 October 2009
A pair of second-half goals gave Uruguay a vital 2-0 win over Algeria in Kaduna to set up an intriguing final day of action in Nigeria 2009's Group F....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Uruguay's star keen to shine
Wednesday 28 October 2009
FIFA.com caught up for a chat with Sebastian Gallegos, the young Atletico Madrid playmaker pulling the strings for Uruguay at Nigeria 2009.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Pressure mounts for Uruguay and Algeria
Wednesday 28 October 2009
It will be a case of win or bust when these two technically gifted sides meet in Kaduna for their second Group F match.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
European giants fire a warning
Monday 26 October 2009
Spain and Italy both sent a message to the rest of the competition in Nigeria with gritty wins, displaying the hallmarks of potential champions.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Clinical Koreans swamp Uruguay
Monday 26 October 2009
Korea Republic have put the disappointment of 2007 behind them to record an impressive 3-1 win over Uruguay in the Group E opener in Kaduna.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Two philosophies, one goal
Sunday 25 October 2009
When Group G gets underway in Kaduna, two teams with two very different philosophies will go head to head as Uruguay take on Korea Republic.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Expats, beanpoles and b-day boys
Saturday 24 October 2009
Which club has the most players on show at Nigeria 2009? Who is the youngest, and who is the tallest? FIFA.com answers these questions and more....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Future stars ready to shine
Friday 23 October 2009
The stars of tomorrow will look to shine brightly as the world's best youngsters compete at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria over the coming weeks...
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
South Americans are hot favourites
Friday 23 October 2009
With Brazil and Argentina leading the way, a South American nation is tipped to collect the crown at Nigeria 2009 according to FIFA.com users.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Kaduna reaches fever pitch
Friday 23 October 2009
FIFA.com headed to the northern Nigerian metropolis to find out what makes the passionate home fans tick and learnt some amazing things.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Group F: Italy tipped as favourites
Thursday 22 October 2009
Italy are considered rampaging favourites in Nigeria 2009's Group F, which also includes South American powers Uruguay, Korea Republic and Algeria....
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Discover the stars of tomorrow
Friday 16 October 2009
Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Xavi have all used the event as a platform to superstardom. You can now see which players will be on show at Nigeria 2009.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Uruguay ready for the challenge
Monday 31 August 2009
With an entire country behind them, Roland Marcenaro's Uruguay are hoping to reach at least the last 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Fireworks in the offing
Saturday 8 August 2009
The nations involved in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 learned their destiny as the draw yielded mouth-watering group-stage encounters.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Nigeria face Germany in opener
Friday 7 August 2009
Nigeria, the reigning FIFA U-17 world champions and hosts will meet Germany in the opening match of the 2009 edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Draw looms for 24
Friday 7 August 2009
The 24 qualifiers are set to discover their group-stage rivals. FIFA.com previews the draw in Abuja, where a host of Nigerian legends will be on hand....
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