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West Germany 4-1 Chile (1982 FIFA World Cup)

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Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Highlights of a comprehensive win for Germany FR against Chile at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was the hero of the day, bagging a hat-trick.


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Portugal 2-1 Soviet Union (1966 FIFA World Cup)

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:26:00 GMT

The third-place match at the 1966 FIFA World Cup saw the Soviet Union take on Portugal. With the inspirational Eusébio leading the way, Portugal triumphed 2-1.


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Aaron Mooy Post-Match Interview, Australia v Germany

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:44:00 GMT

Hear from Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy after his side's 3-2 defeat against Germany at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.


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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 3

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:03:00 GMT

A musical review of the third day of action at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.


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Australia 2-3 Germany (Russia 2017)

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:14:00 GMT

Watch highlights of the match between Australia and Germany from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.


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Germany v Australia, FIFA Confederations Cup 2005

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:41:00 GMT

Germany and Australia played out a seven goal thriller at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.


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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 2

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:14:00 GMT

A music review of an action packed second day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017


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Arturo Vidal: Budweiser Man of the Match, Cameroon v Chile (Spanish)

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:12:00 GMT

Hear from FIFA Man of the Match Arturo Vidal after his side's 2-0 win over Cameroon at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 (Spanish).


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Cameroon 0-2 Chile (Russia 2017)

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 21:19:00 GMT

Watch highlights of the match between Cameroon and Chile from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.


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Cristiano Ronaldo: Budweiser Man of the Match, Portugal v Mexico (Portuguese)

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:00 GMT

Hear from Cristiano Ronaldo: Budweiser Man of the Match, Portugal v Mexico (Portuguese)


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Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Russia 2017)

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:20:00 GMT

Watch highlights of the match between Portugal and Mexico from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.


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We Remember Marc-Vivien Foé

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:45:00 GMT

As Cameroon’s FIFA Confederations Cup campaign kicks off against Chile, we remember Marc-Vivien Foé, the much-loved midfielder who died while representing the Indomitable Lions during this tournament fourteen years ago. Always in the thoughts of the football world.


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Chile v Cameroon, 1998 FIFA World Cup

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Goals from Patrick Mboma and Jose Sierra meant Chile and Cameroon shared the points during their group stage match at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.


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Portugal v Mexico, 2006 FIFA World Cup

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Portugal and Mexico faced off in the group stage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Maniche and Simão helped Portugal top the group.


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Story of the Day: Russia 2017 Matchday 1

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:56:00 GMT

Musical review of an action-packed opening day of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017


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Russia-New Zealand: Post-match press conference

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:56:00 GMT

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov and his New Zealand counterpart spoke at a post-match press conference after the hosts' 2-0 win in St Petersburg.


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Russia 2-0 New Zealand (Russia 2017)

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:22:00 GMT

Watch highlights of the match between Russia and New Zealand from the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.


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1 DAY TO GO: Russia is ready

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:31:00 GMT

There is just one day to go before the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 kicks off. The stars have arrived and excitement is building ahead of the tournament's opening game in St Petersburg.


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Russia Press Conference (16 June 2017)

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:45:00 GMT

On 16 June 2017, the Russian team will talk to the Media ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup against New Zealand.


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New Zealand Press Conference (16 June 2017)

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:37:00 GMT

On 16 June 2017, the New Zealand team will talk to the Media ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup against New Zealand.


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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:22:00 GMT

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Opening Press Conference


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Soviet Union v New Zealand, 1982 FIFA World Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:15:00 GMT

During their debut FIFA World Cup campaign New Zealand suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Soviet Union. The two sides meet again in the opening fixture of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.


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Media briefing: Marco van Basten & Massimo Busacca

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:36:00 GMT

FIFA's Chief Technical Development Officer and Head of Refereeing rules in the Laws of the Game and Video Assistant Referees (VARs) tests.


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2 days to go: The quickest goal in the final

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:09:00 GMT

Fred's lighting fast strike after two minutes against Spain in the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 final is the quickest ever scored in the tournament's finale.


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FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 - Media Briefing

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:07:00 GMT

Ahead of the Tournament of Champions in Russia, Marco van Basten (FIFA’s Chief Technical Development Officer), Massimo Busacca (FIFA’s Head of Refereeing) and Johannes Holzmüller (FIFA’s Head of Technology Innovation Department) talk to the Media about VAR, GLT and the Laws of the Game.


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3 days to go: Cameroon, the best of Africa

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Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:19:00 GMT

Russia 2017 will represent Cameroon's third FIFA Confederations Cup appearance, a landmark not attained by any other African side.


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4 days to go: Egypt’s moment in the spotlight

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:25:00 GMT

Egypt grabbed four goals on their second FIFA Confederations Cup appearance, which came at South Africa 2009. Mohameds Zidan, Shawky and Homos all got on the scoresheet.


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5 days to go: Champions’ parade

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Five different nations have lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup: Argentina, Denmark and Mexico (once), France (twice) and Brazil (four times).


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6 days to go: Mphela’s strike stuns Casillas

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Published On :: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Katlego Mphela's sixth goal for South Africa was a stunner in the third-place play-off against Spain at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.


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7 days to go: Goal-fest at the Azteca

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Published On :: Sat, 10 Jun 2017 09:16:00 GMT

One of the most remarkable finals in FIFA Confederations Cup history saw seven goals scored at the Estadio Azteca, with Mexico emerging 4-3 victors on home soil against Brazil.


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8 days to go: Marcel Desailly’s unbeaten record

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:45:00 GMT

Marcel Desailly played eight games across two FIFA Confederations Cup tournaments, in 2001 and 2003, and won every single match. He lifted the trophy at both editions too.


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9 days to go: Ronaldinho's and Blanco's goalscoring feats

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Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:42:00 GMT

Ronaldinho and Cuauhtemoc Blanco share the record for top FIFA Confederations Cup goalscorer, with nine goals each. The Brazilian scored his in three editions, the Mexican in just two.


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10 DAYS TO GO: Spain hit double figures

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Spain's 10-0 victory over Tahiti in 2013 is the biggest in FIFA Confederations Cup history. Fernando Torres (4), David Villa (3), David Silva (2) and Juan Mata (1) all got in on the act.


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11 DAYS TO GO: Nakamura’s perfect free-kick

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Japan’s 11th goal in their FIFA Confederations Cup history was an absolute beauty. In 2003 against hosts France, dead-ball specialist Shunsuke Nakamura served up an amazing strike from outside the area that left goalkeeper Fabien Barthez with no chance.


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13 DAYS TO GO: An amazing sight in Saint Petersburg

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Published On :: Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

There are currently 13 working drawbridges in Saint Petersburg, the venue of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Opening Match and Final. The tournament takes place from 17 June to 2 July, during the famous White Nights, which is the time best to enjoy the drawbridges being lifted.


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14 DAYS TO GO! Italy and Spain’s penalty drama

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Published On :: Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT

It took 14 penalties to determine the winner of the semi-final clash between Spain and Italy in Fortaleza at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil. The wait to see who would face the hosts in the final dragged on until Leonardo Bonucci sent his strike over the bar, while Spain’s Jesus Navas made no mistake from the spot.


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15 DAYS TO GO! Germany deadly on home soil

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Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:10:00 GMT

Germany netted 15 goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2005, the biggest haul by a host nation at the Tournament of Champions. Die Mannschaft would go on to record a third-place finish that year, defeating Mexico 4-3 (AET) in the semi-finals.

 

 


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16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:30:00 GMT

The format of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup remains a 16-match tournament. As it has been for the seven previous editions, eight teams will compete in two groups of four, ahead of semi-finals and final.


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17 DAYS TO GO! The tragedy of Marc-Vivien Foe

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Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2017 09:07:00 GMT

Tragedy struck the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003 with the passing of Cameroon No17 Marc-Vivien Foe. The midfielder was unable to be revived after collapsing in the semi-final against Colombia, with Cameroon competing in the final as a tribute to their colleague.


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18 DAYS TO GO! Hwang Sunhong’s unbelievable flick

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Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 09:52:00 GMT

Hwang Sunhong wore the No18 shirt when he starred for hosts Korea Republic in 2001. The second highest-scorer in Korea Republic’s history scored two of the Taeguk Warriors’ three goals at the tournament, a year ahead of their breakthrough showing at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.


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19 DAYS TO GO! Uruguay's youngest goalscorer

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Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 12:45:00 GMT

Uruguay’s Marcelo Zalayeta remains the youngest-ever goalscorer at the FIFA Confederations Cup. Zalayeta had just turned 19 when he struck against Czech Republic at Saudi Arabia 1997.


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20 DAYS TO GO! Denilson’s golden days

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Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2017 09:26:00 GMT

Denilson was just 20-years-old when he helped Brazil to victory at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Brazilian winger kick-started a stellar career at Saudi Arabia 1997, providing numerous assists for in-form strikers Romario and Ronaldo.


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21 DAYS TO GO! Neymar sets Confederations Cup alight

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Published On :: Sat, 27 May 2017 09:12:00 GMT

The leader of the Brazilian attack was only 21 at the FIFA Confederations Cup played on home soil in 2013 and the goal he scored in the third minute of the opening match against Japan was his 21st strike in a Seleção shirt.


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22 DAYS TO GO! Summer in Moscow awaits

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Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2017 09:51:00 GMT

The average temperature in Moscow in June, when the Confederations Cup matches are taking place there, is 22 degrees, which is contrary to the popular stereotype of Russia always being very cold. From 17 June to 2 July, supporters do not need to worry about cold weather, while during this time, the Spartak Stadium will be the hottest spot in the city in every respect!


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23 DAYS TO GO! When Turkey knocked out Brazil

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Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT

On 23 June 2003, one of the biggest shocks in Confederations Cup history took place when Turkey qualified for the semi-finals at Brazil’s expense. The Turks managed to secure the point they needed in a 2-2 draw against their more decorated opponents in the final group-stage match, the only time A Seleção have not made it out of the group stage in the tournament’s history.


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24 DAYS TO GO! Flawless France

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Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

In total, France scored 24 goals in two campaigns at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2001 and 2003, and they won both of them, maintaining a 100 per cent record at the competition. This winning streak puts Les Bleus second in the list of the most successful teams at the Confederations Cup.


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26 DAYS TO GO! Path to the Trophy decided in Kazan

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Published On :: Mon, 22 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

On 26 November 2016, the competing teams at the Tournament of Champions discovered their fate during the Official Draw in Kazan, Russia, where all eight countries were divided into two groups of four.


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