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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brazilian examination for Japanese revelations

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Both teams have won three and drawn one of their matches so far, though the Asians will be high on confidence following a 6-0 success in the Round of 16. Will it be enough to get past the challenge of Adryan, Ademilson and Co?

Brazil's Charles making himself heard

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:30:00 GMT

Though keepers can very often take a back seat, Brazil’s No1 Charles has proved a key figure for A Seleção thanks to his sharp saves and commanding presence.

All-Asia day in Monterrey

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:27:00 GMT

Asian combatants Japan and Uzbekistan booked their passage to the quarter-finals with emphatic routs, while South Americans Brazil and Uruguay also stamped their tickets through.

Brazil break Ecuador resistance

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:50:00 GMT

Ademilson scored his fourth goal of these finals as three-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of Mexico 2011.

Lucas Piazon keeps cool under pressure

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:23:00 GMT

So composed his Brazil coach Emerson Avila believes he might “be a bit too cool sometimes”, the future Chelsea man supplied a last-gasp assist in the draw with Côte d’Ivoire.

Guadalajara hosts South American showdown

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:28:00 GMT

Brazil and Ecuador will meet in last 16 at Mexico 2011, three months after A Seleção defeated La Tri en route to winning the South American U-17 Championship.

Goals galore in Guadalajara's Group F

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:35:00 GMT

A footballing hotbed, the city was treated to more goals than any other host venue here at Mexico 2011, including eight from lethal Ivorian striker Souleymane Coulibaly.

Giants stroll as an Elephant charges

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:49:00 GMT

Brazil and Germany sealed top spot in their respective groups while Ivorian ace Souleymane Coulibaly grabbed three more goals and the match between Denmark and Australia was postponed.

Coulibaly stars as Ivorians, Brazil draw

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:14:00 GMT

Souleymane Coulibaly put in another amazing performance, scoring three more goals in Côte d’Ivoire's 3-3 draw with Brazil in Guadalajara that sends both sides through to the last 16.

Adryan doing his dad proud

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:22:00 GMT

Despite struggling to overcome tight Australian marking in Guadalajara, the gifted young Flamengo forward was still able to conjure a well-taken free-kick winner.

Fast-starting Brazil face Ivorian test

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:32:00 GMT

Top of Group F and already qualified, the Brazilians’ final game comes against a Côte d’Ivoire side chasing qualification and buoyed by a fine win over Denmark.

Coulibaly sparkles as Brazil, Germany stroll

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:28:00 GMT

Matchday six at the FIFA U-17 World Cup saw Brazil and Germany book their slots in the Round of 16 while Ecuador and Côte d’Ivoire came from behind to win, keeping their qualifying hopes alive.

Adryan nicks win for Brazil

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Brazil have secured their ticket to the last 16 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Australia, scoring through Adryan, in their Group F encounter at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Ademilson, Brazil’s secret weapon

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:39:00 GMT

Absent from the South American qualifiers, Ademilson contributed an assist and two goals to Brazil’s 3-0 defeat of Denmark. FIFA.com has the lowdown on the striker being compared to Romario.

Familiar foes to meet in Guadalajara

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:20:00 GMT

Fresh off wins in their respective opening matches, Group F rivals Brazil and Australia go head-to-head on Thursday in their seventh meeting at a FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Big names hit the high notes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:15:00 GMT

Brazil and Germany both began their FIFA U-17 World Cup accounts in style, slamming home no fewer than nine goals between them in big wins, while Panama and Australia carved out a bit of history.

Ademilson double denies Denmark

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:06:00 GMT

A double from Ademilson and an unlikely goal from defender Emerson earned Brazil a 3-0 victory in their Group F opener against Denmark in Guadalajara.

Danes spell danger for Brazil

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Group F kicks off on Monday with a mouth-watering duel between Brazil and Denmark, two sides with genuine hopes of going all the way here in Mexico.

Brazil’s home away from home

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Every world champion has fond memories of the place where the trophy was raised, but few cities enjoy as close a relationship to a foreign national team as Guadalajara does with Brazil.

A fine line between grooming, results

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:54:00 GMT

For the men in charge of the 24 participating teams, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 poses a dual challenge: getting results while continuing the development of their young charges.

Mexico 2011 in numbers

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a statistical look ahead to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, which begins on Saturday and will, if history serves, feature a few of tomorrow's shining global stars.

Piazon: We don't need jogo bonito

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:33:00 GMT

Coming off the back of a South American U-17 Championship which brought their side together, Brazil star Lucas Piazon told FIFA.com this side will look to play slick, attractive football, but aren't against a scrappy 1-0 win.