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Ten shining moments in Singapore

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:30:00 GMT

The inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore produced 13 days of fabulous football, and FIFA.com takes a look back at ten of the tournaments’ finest moments.

Stars shine brightly in golden match

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:37:00 GMT

The final of the Girls’ Youth Olympic Football Tournament provided an apt conclusion to a competition where a number of future stars showed their wares to a global audience for the first time.

Chile pip Guineans for gold

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:02:00 GMT

History was made as Chile overcame Equatorial Guinea to win the inaugural Girls’ Youth Olympic Football Tournament, while Turkey fired three unanswered goals past Iran to clinch bronze.

PNG seek female stars of tomorrow

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Papua New Guinea are hoping that the young talent which featured at Singapore 2010 will develop into future stars in a nation where women’s football permeates strongly.

Vanuatu, T&T finish brightly

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:23:00 GMT

Despite entering their last match without a win, Vanuatu and Trinidad and Tobago finished their tournament on a high as they recorded victories over Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea in their respective fifth place play-offs.

Chile, EQG meet in golden re-match

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:42:00 GMT

The final day of competition in the Girls’ Youth Olympic Football Tournament will see Chile face Equatorial Guinea for the gold medal, and Turkey meet Iran with bronze at stake.

Losers out to defend pride

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:36:00 GMT

Pride is at stake as the pointless teams from the Youth Olympic Football Tournaments prepare to take to the field for the fifth-place play-offs.

Hard rivalry, new friends

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Turkey prodigy Hilal Baskol wept as her side crashed out of the Girls’ Youth Olympic Football Tournament. But while there has been heartbreak for her on the pitch, off it new friendships have evolved.

Chile set up Equatorial Guinea reprise

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Chile and Equatorial Guinea booked their places in the final of the Girls' Youth Olympic Football Tournament after a thrilling night of football in Singapore.

Thrills expected in girls' semis

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:37:00 GMT

Equatorial Guinea and Turkey will start as favourites in their semi-finals against Iran and Chile respectively, but nothing can be ruled out with places in the final at stake.

Ronaldo inspires teenage talents

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:21:00 GMT

They may be on opposing sides, but two of the tournament's most prominent players have revealed they share a common inspiration - Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.