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Mexico’s date with destiny

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011, which was won in stylish fashion by the hosts, and featured impressive performances by Uruguay, Germany, Brazil and Uzbekistan.

Mexico bring the Azteca to its feet

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:58:00 GMT

As around 100,000 fans celebrated Mexico’s world title at the Estadio Azteca, captain Antonio Briseno told FIFA.com: “It was an incredible experience”.

Cubero keeps his cool

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:06:00 GMT

Uruguay goalkeeper Jonathan Cubero spoke to FIFA.com about performing in front of a packed and hostile house in Sunday’s final at the Azteca and winning the adidas Golden Glove.

Gomez: It's hard to take it all in

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke with U-17 World Cup winner and top player Julio Gomez about making history, the adulation of the fans and finding the ideal spot to display his new trophy.

Award sweep for hometown heroes

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:31:00 GMT

Mexican players scooped the three top-player awards at the FIFA U-17 finals, with Julio Gomez, Jorge Espericueta and Carlos Fierro grabbing the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Balls respectively.

Coulibaly, the pride of Africa

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:29:00 GMT

Samed Yesil, Ademilson, Adryan and Yassine Benzia were all among the goals at Mexico 2011, but none could come close to Ivorian Souleymane Coulibaly’s record-equaling tally of nine.

A perfect ending

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:26:00 GMT

Mexico finished their FIFA U-17 account in smashing style as they beat Uruguay 2-0 to lift the trophy in front of nearly 100,000 fans at the legendary Estadio Azteca, while Germany made friends with a place on the podium.

Mexico crowned on hallowed ground

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:53:00 GMT

The Estadio Azteca was packed to its rafters on Sunday as hosts Mexico beat Uruguay 2-0 to be crowned U-17 world champions for the second time in six years.

Goal avalanche gives Germans bronze

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Germany won out in a goal-littered third-place contest at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Sunday, beating Brazil 4-3 to book a place on the far end of the finals’ winners’ podium.

Blatter: Football will be the winner

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:43:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter rounded off the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 yesterday as he spoke at a LOC press conference where he professed that "football will be the winner" in today's final.

Brazil, Germany chase consolation

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:23:00 GMT

Unbeaten all the way to the semi-final stage, both world football heavyweights are determined to bounce back from painful last-four reverses and claim a podium spot on Sunday.

Who will be crowned at the Azteca?

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Uruguay will meet hosts Mexico at the hulking Estadio Azteca on Sunday in the final of the U-17 World Cup, and FIFA.com wants to know who you think will take the trophy.

A date with destiny, Azteca

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:16:00 GMT

Mexico aim to win their second FIFA U-17 World Cup crown in the space of six years when they meet potential spoilers Uruguay in no less a venue than the storied Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

Two coaches, five questions

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:12:00 GMT

The U-17 World Cup final between hosts Mexico and Uruguay is just hours away, and FIFA.com put some questions to both sides' coaches to gauge their feelings ahead of the Azteca showdown.

Captain Briseno leading by example

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com talked to Mexico captain Antonio Briseno, who has led the smashing home side through these U-17 world finals with a mix of panache, character and rugged determination.

Beaten duo targets bittersweet bronze

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:14:00 GMT

While both Brazil and Germany will play on final day at the U-17 World Cup, neither are best pleased with their place on the under-card, as FIFA.com found out.

Gomez, the hero of Torreon

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:58:00 GMT

Julio Gomez scored two goals against Germany in the most dramatic fashion to fire Mexico into the FIFA U-17 World Cup final, and FIFA.com caught up with the man of the hour for an exclusive chat.

Teamwork pays off for united Uruguay

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:42:00 GMT

Making light of the absence of star striker Juan Cruz Mascia, Uruguay have relied on their collective virtues in attack and defence both to reach the final the U-17 World Cup in Mexico.

Drama, history mark wild last four

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:33:00 GMT

Uruguay routed arch-rivals Brazil to reach their first-ever FIFA U-17 final, where they will meet hosts Mexico, who played with grit and never gave up against the fancied Germans.

Gomez the hero for mighty Mexico

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:53:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico booked their place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final thanks to the heroics of Julio Gomez, who scored a pair of goals despite suffering a head injury in a 3-2 win over Germany.

The soul brothers of Porto Alegre

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:27:00 GMT

Rivals with Porto Alegre giants Gremio and Internacional, U-17 midfielders Marlon Bica and Misael have built up a solid friendship and partnership in the Brazil team. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

Uruguay make mark on the break

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:55:00 GMT

Counter-attack specialists Uruguay booked a place in their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup final with a 3-0 win over arch-rivals Brazil in Guadalajara.

Azteca awaits its day

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:02:00 GMT

The hulking frame of the Estadio Azteca is set to retake its rightful position at the centre of the football world when hosts Mexico and Uruguay meet in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Aguirre: Facing Brazil is something special

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:15:00 GMT

Ahead of the most important 90 minutes of his short career, Uruguayan striker Rodrigo Aguirre spoke to FIFA.com about the challenge of taking on semi-final opponents Brazil, and his hopes of lifting the U-17 trophy.

History aplenty behind last-four ties

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:37:00 GMT

Today's Mexico 2011 semi-final round is bursting with historical significance and FIFA.com takes a look back at some famous past meetings between Mexico and Germany and Brazil and Uruguay.

Weiser flying right for Germany

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Germany right-back Mitchell Weiser has played no small part in his side's drive to the semi-finals at Mexico 2011, scoring three goals along the way and setting up another.

Just like old times for Uruguay

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:23:00 GMT

Uruguay are on the rise again after a long period in the wilderness, with the U-17s emulating Diego Forlan and co by checking into the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup competition.

Semi showdown for South American duo

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:41:00 GMT

Uruguay and Brazil meet for the fourth time in recent months on Thursday, with South American pride and a place in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 at stake.

Hosts tangle with German machine

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:25:00 GMT

Free-scoring Germany will take on impressive hosts Mexico In Torreon on Thursday 7 July with a place in the final of the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup on the line.

England exit with heads held high

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:23:00 GMT

The English came up short against Germany’s powerful young guns in Morelia, but they went down fighting and leave the tournament with their pride firmly intact.

Bueno, Mexico’s Sinaloan sensation

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:14:00 GMT

While his surname might translate to “good” in English, Marco Bueno has been much more than that here at the FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in his native Mexico.

Ikoko: We showed our style

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:28:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with French standout Jordan Ikoko to chat about his side's performances here in Mexico, the heart-breaking loss to the hosts and his thoughts on the future.

Uzbeks bow out with mixed emotions

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:28:00 GMT

FIFA.com talks to Uzbekistan coach Aleksey Evstafeev about his team's successful FIFA U-17 World Cup, the disappointment of exiting the tournament, and what the future holds.

Supporting role suits Leo

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:49:00 GMT

Brazil’s top scorer in the qualifiers, Leo is growing accustomed to a different role from the bench at the 2011 U-17 finals in Mexico, one he is performing with distinction.

Heavy weather for victorious duo

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:17:00 GMT

France and England fought bravely but were unable to prevent Mexico and Germany respectively from completing the semi-final line-up at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Mexico edge French to last four

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:50:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico will now meet Germany in the semi-final stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup after an impressive 2-1 victory over France at Pachuca's Estadio Hidalgo.

Witeczek’s trip down memory lane

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:04:00 GMT

Back in 1985, Marcel Witeczek was the first winner of the adidas Golden Boot at a FIFA U-17 World Cup. The former Germany striker took a trip down memory lane with FIFA.com.

Japan head home on wave of sympathy

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:03:00 GMT

The quarter-final between Brazil and Japan will live long in the memory of fans and players alike, after the kind of knife-edge finish which makes football the world's greatest sport.

German juggernaut rolls on

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:55:00 GMT

Samed Yesil scored a pair of goals as Germany survived a late scare to beat England 3-2 in Morelia and move through to the semi-finals, where they will take on hosts Mexico.

Pachuca’s pride and joy

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Pachuca has closed its doors as a venue for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, but the city's vaunted place in the lore and legend of Mexico's football will endure forever.

South Americans on the march

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:32:00 GMT

Brazil edged the Japanese to book a semi-final date in their beloved Guadalajara with South American neighbours Uruguay, who ended Uzbekistan’s fairytale run at the U-17 finals.

Seleção survive late scare to reach semis

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:03:00 GMT

Brazil edged out Japan 3-2 in Queretaro on Sunday to set up a semi-final date at the FIFA U-17 World Cup with fellow South Americans Uruguay.

Uruguay end Uzbek fairytale

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:49:00 GMT

Uruguay booked their place in the semi-final round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Asian Cinderella side Uzbekistan in Monterrey.

The battle of the tricolors

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:13:00 GMT

Everything will be on the line when hosts Mexico take on rampaging European outfit France in their FIFA U-17 World Cup quarter-final in Pachuca.

Yalcin: The dream lives on

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:14:00 GMT

Hailing from rural Lower Bavaria, Germany U-17 vice-captain Robin Yalcin talks to FIFA.com about the spirit in the camp and overcoming a stomach bug to play a crucial role here in Mexico.

A healthy goal

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:02:00 GMT

FIFA, in cooperation with the National Commission of the Social Health Protection System and the Mexican FA (FMF), launched the ’11 for Health’ education programme.

Confident Lions continue to prowl

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats to England pair Adam Morgan and Nathanial Chalobah about the team’s fine current form and their hopes for more of the same against Germany in today's quarter-final.

Japan's Takagi primed for success

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with 15-year-old Daisuke Tagaki for a chat about his sporting family ties, the sense of unity in Japan's U-17 camp and his hopes for a win against Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Newcomers paying off for France, Brazil

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:12:00 GMT

Having broken into their respective squads shortly before the U-17 finals in Mexico, France forward Yassine Benzia and Brazil striker Ademilson have hit the ground running.

Moreira: Uruguay can reach the final

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:02:00 GMT

Uruguay left-back Maximiliano Moreira speaks to FIFA.com about his style of play and role models, the danger quarter-final opponents Uzbekistan present and his nation's desire to participate in the tournament''s decider.

Uzbeks and Uruguayans eye final four

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:15:00 GMT

The quarter-final encounter between Uzbekistan and Uruguay in Monterrey will likely be a battle between the Asians' potent attack and the Celeste's miserly defence.