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Colombia 2011 in numbers

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the tournament's intriguing statistics, including a Spaniard’s rapid strike rate, a Portuguese keeper’s shut-out success and the curious progressions of England and Guatemala to the Round of 16.

Brazil's youngsters return to the top

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:16:00 GMT

Eight years after their last FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph, Brazil lifted the trophy for the fifth time in front of record-breaking crowds at Colombia 2011.

Henrique: The reward for all my efforts

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:01:00 GMT

After claiming three titles in one night, FIFA.com spoke to Brazil star Henrique on his rise from the bench to FIFA U-20 World Cup champion and winner of both the adidas Golden Ball and adidas Golden Boot.

Cometh the hour, cometh the Oscar

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:36:00 GMT

Oscar chats to FIFA.com about his inspirational performance against Portugal and how it feels to have helped lift Brazilian football from its slumber, while Danilo, Bruno Uvini and Henrique also hail the No11.

Henrique chalks up individual double

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:29:00 GMT

Henrique finished the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Bogata with a night to remember for three golden reasons, claiming the adidas Golden Ball and Golden Boot adding to Brazil's tournament win.

Brazil claim impressive fifth title

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:57:00 GMT

Brazil won their fifth FIFA U-20 World Cup title on Saturday, beating Portugal in a five-goal thriller that was settled in extra time, while Mexico saw off France to finish third.

Oscar treble wins thrilling final for Brazil

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:31:00 GMT

Portugal were just 12 minutes away from the title, but the Internacional ace scored to take the game into extra time before completing his hat-trick to crown his country in Colombia.

Question time for the masterminds

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:14:00 GMT

FIFA.com puts four identical questions to Ney Franco and Ilidio Vale, the men charged with plotting the respective routes of Brazil and Portugal to the trophy.

adidas Golden ball shortlist announced

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:27:00 GMT

A shortlist of 10 candidates for the adidas golden ball, which will be awarded to the most outstanding player of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, was announced today by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG).

Lara: Brazil, Portugal are worthy finalists

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:04:00 GMT

Ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U-20 World Cup final, the Colombia boss told FIFA.com about their exit against Mexico, the tournament as a whole and his next career move.

Uvini: I want to lift the cup

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:11:00 GMT

Brazil captain Bruno Uvini has the opportunity to lift the country’s first official trophy in two years, when his side take on Portugal in Saturday’s final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011.

Portugal’s impenetrable last line

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Mika speaks to FIFA.com about his late surge into Ilidio Vale's team, making personal history in Colombia and the final against Brazil.

Final rematch for Brazil and Portugal

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:08:00 GMT

Brazil and Portugal contest the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Bogota on Saturday, exactly 20 years since meeting at the same stage in the 1991 tournament.

Golden fingertips seal Brazil-Portugal final

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:27:00 GMT

Brazil will take on Portugal in the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011, a repeat of the 1991 decider, after 2-0 wins over Mexico and France respectively.

Portugal see off France to reach final

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:59:00 GMT

First-half goals from Danilo and Nelson Oliveira seized the Iberians a 2-0 win against the run of play and a spot in the Colombia 2011 decider.

France indebted to fearless Fofana

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:26:00 GMT

Inspirational France captain Gueida Fofana earned lavish praise from his coach after an epic quarter-final victory over Nigeria, but now the Bleuets No8 is aiming to create history by winning Colombia 2011.

Reis: I’m proud to captain Portugal

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:59:00 GMT

Portugal captain and central defender Nuno Reis tells FIFA.com of his team's resolve in overcoming Argentina, their squad camaraderie and ambition to be crowned world No1.

France-Portugal's ongoing last four drama

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:50:00 GMT

France and Portugal have contested three major semi-finals, in 1984, 2000 and 2006. Ahead of the fourth – their first at U-20 level – FIFA.com looks at the previous last four encounters.

Impenetrable Portugal face France’s bench brigade

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

France-Portugal is one of the great European fixtures following three memorable semi-finals at senior level, but the two sides have never actually met at a FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Drama and devastation

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:05:00 GMT

Portugal staged a sensational shoot-out comeback to eliminate Argentina, while Mexico broke the hearts of a football-impassioned nation by knocking out Colombia.

Portugal edge Argentina in incredible shoot-out

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:12:00 GMT

Following a 0-0 draw, the South Americans were nigh on through to the semi-finals, but Mika produced three saves to earn the Iberians an incredible 5-4 win on penalties.

Danilo keeping the gate locked shut

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:13:00 GMT

A vital ingredient in Portugal's four clean sheets in four games has been the physical presence of defensive midfielder Danilo and his insatiable appetite for protecting his backline.

Fair play at the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:26:00 GMT

Fair play will be celebrated at the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 in Bogotá, Cali, Cartagena and Pereira on 13 and 14 August 2011.

Clash of the former champions

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:06:00 GMT

A glance at the record books shows us that whenever Argentina and Portugal meet at a FIFA U-20 World Cup, one of the teams goes on to lift the trophy.

Behind the scenes at Colombia 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:00 GMT

FIFA photographers have gone behind the scenes to bring you an exclusive view of Colombia 2011. From the changing room to the warm-up areas by way of the tunnel, we look at some of their shots.

Hosts in heaven on penalty Tuesday

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:57:00 GMT

All four games were, exceptionally, decided by penalties. Colombia needed a last-gasp one to complete a thrilling comeback, while Argentina and Portugal also scored winners from the spot and Mexico triumphed in a shoot-out.

Portugal end Guatemalan dreams

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Portugal edged their way into the Colombia 2011 quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory that ended the historic run of Guatemala.

Guatemalans barring Portugal’s path

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:45:00 GMT

Although Portugal have yet to set Colombia 2011 alight, the two-time FIFA U-20 World Cup champions must be heavy favourites against competition debutants Guatemala.

Joy and sorrow on decision day

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:38:00 GMT

The penultimate round of group fixtures at the FIFA U–20 World Cup Colombia 2011 was a day packed with conflicting emotions, as teams' fates were sealed - seeing them progress or head home.

Portugal edge Kiwis to top group

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:58:00 GMT

Portugal have finished top of Group B to book their place in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Cali at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Size no issue for Rojas and Caetano

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:33:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from New Zealand midfielder Marco Rojas and Portugal forward Rui Caetano, two of Colombia 2011's more dimunitive stars, on getting the better of their taller opponents.

Portugal targeting top spot, Kiwis history

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:17:00 GMT

Group B concludes on Friday with Portugal playing New Zealand in Cali, the former looking for the result they need to top the section, while the Kiwis can progress too if they avoid defeat.

Colombia qualify as Marinovic stars again

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:31:00 GMT

The hosts beat Mali to reach the knockout phase as the on-song keeper earned New Zealand a draw with Uruguay, while France and Portugal both won.

Portugal edge Cameroon to take ascendency

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:19:00 GMT

A lone goal from striker Nelson Oliveira was enough for Portugal to edge a 1-0 win over Cameroon and take the lead at the top of the Group B standings.

Oliveira aiming to fire Portugal onwards

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:57:00 GMT

Unlike many participating at Colombia 2011, Nelson Oliveira has extensive experience to fall back on after a number of years playing international youth football, and the prolific Portugal striker is aiming to find the net against Cameroon.

Portugal, Cameroon chasing vital win

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:24:00 GMT

After all sides in Group B opened with a draw, a place in the Round of 16 is up for grabs as Portugal and Cameroon look to right their first-match misfortunes with a vital win when they meet in Cali.

Hosts rock the party as Africans lament

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:16:00 GMT

The hosts produced a thrilling second-half display to beat France 4-1 as Korea Republic proved too strong for Mali, while the Cameroon-New Zealand and Portugal-Uruguay games finished all square.

Portugal, Uruguay finish up goalless

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:20:00 GMT

A drab first 45 minutes preceded a second half high on chances, though it ultimately ended with the deadlock intact for Portugal and Uruguay, leaving all four teams on a point apiece in Group B.

Booming Uruguay face Portugal

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Juan Verzeri's youngster are out to enhance a wonderful period for Uruguayan football by winning their opener against a team who, albeit in poor form, are are respected force on the U-20 stage.

Twenty-four teams, one trophy

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:24:00 GMT

Ahead of the tournament's opening matches, FIFA.com casts an eye over the 24 teams who have converged on Colombia to battle for world U-20 glory.

The U-20 finals in numbers

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:47:00 GMT

Tallest, smallest and youngest players, runs without conceding, highest-scoring matches, and quickest goals and most netted as FIFA.com highlights some intriguing statistics from Colombia 2011 and the competition's history.

Who will win Colombia 2011?

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:37:00 GMT

Whose stars will shine the brightest this time around, and which side will be crowned the best youth side on the planet? FIFA.com wants to hear from you.

Potential stars under starter’s orders

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com casts an eye over some of the star names who will be appearing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia, where these players will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Portugal draw strength from past

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Two decades after winning two consecutive FIFA U-20 World Cup titles, FIFA.com spoke with former Portuguese internationals Fernando Brassard and Joao Pinto as Portugal head to Colombia 2011.

Toulon tune-up for U-20 quartet

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:55:00 GMT

Colombia, France, Mexico and Portugal were in action at the recent Toulon Tournament, with the FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts coming out on top ahead of their eagerly-anticipated showpiece.

The waiting is over

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:10:00 GMT

The Official Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 took place in the northern coastal city of Cartagena, with the first match of the group phase to feature Brazil and Egypt in Barranquilla on 29 July.