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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Ruthless Japanese sweep Kiwis aside

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:55:00 GMT

Japan convinced in a 6-0 victory over New Zealand, with Hidike Ichige and Fumiya Hayakawa each scoring a double to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Japan, Kiwis meet in clash of styles

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:57:00 GMT

Monterrey is in for a clash of styles and footballing cultures when hard-running and determined New Zealand lock horns with the short-passing Japanese.

Japan upset Group B apple cart

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:17:00 GMT

Japan shocked heavily fancied competition to take top honours in Group B at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico, relying on an effective and stylish short-passing game.

Champions fall in Morelia, Monterrey

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:23:00 GMT

The champions of Asia and Europe were both eliminated from the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday, Korea DPR and the Netherlands both coming up short as Congo, Japan and France move on.

Japan top group with smashing win

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:56:00 GMT

Japan finished top of Group B at the U-17 finals in Mexico with a 3-1 win over Argentina. They will be joined in the round of 16 by France, who drew with Jamaica in the other section game in Monterrey.

Barnes: We're going to fight

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:17:00 GMT

Jamaica's Zhelano Barnes made history when he scored his nation's first-ever goal at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in a 2-1 loss to Argentina, but despite the set-back he still believes the Reggae Boyz can progress.

Matsumoto bursting with motivation

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:34:00 GMT

Three months after disaster struck Japan, and his hometown, JFA Academy Fukushima forward Masaya Matsumoto is determined and eager to shine on the world stage in Mexico.

Progress at stake for Group B duo

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:51:00 GMT

Two teams still in control of their own destinies will meet in Morelia on Friday as Group B rivals Japan and Argentina lock horns for a last-16 berth.

Fiesta time for Mexico as duo close in

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Mexico edged nine-man Congo on Tuesday to become the first team to reach the last 16, while France and Japan drew to move a step closer and Argentina rebounded from a horrid start.

Japan and France draw to top

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:52:00 GMT

France and Japan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Monterrey on Tuesday that sees the two sides share top spot in Mexico 2011’s Group B with one game to go.

Knockout berth awaits France or Japan

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:23:00 GMT

Estadio Universitario in Monterrey is the venue for Tuesday’s top-of-the-table clash between France and Japan in Group B of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011.

Matsumoto edge lifts Japan

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:12:00 GMT

A possession-minded Japan defeated Jamaica 1-0 with second-half substitute Masaya Matsumoto on target for the Samurai Blue in their Group B encounter at Estadio Universitario.

Trio heat up opening day

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:11:00 GMT

Hosts Mexico, 2001 world champions France and African up-and-comers Congo lit up opening day at the FIFA U-17 World Cup with their grit, collective strength and individual brilliance.

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.

Japan and Jamaica ready to joust

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:23:00 GMT

Outsiders Japan and Jamaica will take centre-stage in the second Group B encounter as both attempt to find their feet at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011.

Japan planning to say thank you

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:12:00 GMT

Three months after disaster struck the country, Japan will take advantage of upcoming global tournaments like the FIFA U-17 World Cup to express gratitude to all those who helped out.

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.