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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clash of the titans in Morelia

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:27:00 GMT

The fans in Morelia are in for a treat when the latest instalment of the classic international rivalry between England and Germany is played out at their Estadio Morelos.

England v Germany, always a classic

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:46:00 GMT

England v Germany is always a highlight of any international tournament, and that will again be the case next Monday when the sides cross swords at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011.

Quartet overcome the elements

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:43:00 GMT

Germany, England, France and hosts Mexico booked their places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on a day of rain-soaked action.

German train keeps rolling over US

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:09:00 GMT

Germany continued to impress at Mexico 2011 as they eased through the round of 16 with a 4-0 victory over the United States on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with old rivals England.

Odi states case for German defence

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Germany goalkeeper Odisseas 'Odi' Vlachodimos tells FIFA.com about the other side to Mexico 2011's highest-scoring team and reveals his admiration for senior No1 Manuel Neuer.

USA out to shock confident Germany

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:35:00 GMT

Queretaro will see a last-16 clash between the hopeful Americans and Germany, who have established themselves among Mexico 2011's favourites.

Irrepressible Germany set Group E standard

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:33:00 GMT

Group E was dominated by a Germany side that won their three matches by an aggregate score of 11-1. Ecuador and Panama also made the last 16, while Burkina Faso return home without a goal or point to their name.

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.

High-flying Germans stay perfect

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:01:00 GMT

Germany finished at the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over Panama in Queretaro at the FIFA U-17 World Cup and will be joined in the round of 16 by the Central Americans, who finish third.

Jorge and Julio: Two of a kind

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:26:00 GMT

Twin brothers Jorge and Julio Dely Valdes confused fans, commentators and even doctors with their almost identical appearances. FIFA.com takes a closer look at the Panamanians' relationship.

Germany target maximum points

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:41:00 GMT

Prior to their first meeting at any level, Germany and Panama enter the last Group E fixture at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011 from significantly different positions.

Can carrying Germany's hopes

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:40:00 GMT

Young Germany skipper Emre Can has been the heartbeat of the junior Nationalmannschaft in their bid for glory at this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup on Mexican soil.

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.

Germany breeze into next round

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:12:00 GMT

Germany had little problem cruising to their second victory at Mexico 2011 as they beat African champions Burkina Faso 3-0 to secure advancement to the Round of 16.

Germans target second victory

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:01:00 GMT

Germany’s opening 6-1 win over Ecuador at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011 underlined their trophy credentials and a win over Burkina Faso on Thursday would effectively see them into the last 16.

Yesil: I want to score in every match

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT

With 15 goals in 15 games, Samed Yesil is Germany's not-so-secret weapon at Mexico 2011. FIFA.com caught up with the prolific marksman for an exclusive chat.

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.

Ecuador blitzed by ruthless Germans

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:49:00 GMT

Samed Yesil scored a brace as Germany began their FIFA U-17 World Cup account with a 6-1 demolition of South American hopefuls Ecuador in Queretaro.

Ecuador target German upset

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:25:00 GMT

On Monday, European championship runners-up Germany open their Mexico 2011 Group E campaign against South American underdogs Ecuador in Queretaro.

Germans give a little bit back

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:20:00 GMT

A couple of days before their opening match against Ecuador, the Germany U-17 squad visited a German FA-supported orphanage in Queretaro, venue of all four of their Group E games.

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.

Freund: We're up against the best

Fri, 27 May 2011 08:02:00 GMT

Former Dortmund and Tottenham man Steffen Freund will be guiding German ambitions at next month's FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, where the coach hopes for at least a place in the knockout rounds.

Ecuador’s Cevallos making his own mark

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Ecuador playmaker Jose Francisco Cevallos Jr talks to FIFA.com about following in his father's footballing footsteps and his high hopes for glory at the upcoming U-17 World Cup in Mexico.

Dutch lead Europe's Mexican contingent

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:47:00 GMT

The UEFA U-17 European Championship ended with the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, France and England all qualifying for Mexico 2011, with the Oranje particularly impressive.