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Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:28:00 GMT

Juan Carlos Osorio reacts to the FIFA Confederations Cup Official Draw


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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Ceremony

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:15:00 GMT

Five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergei Semak and two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva were on hand to help with the Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup on 26 November 2016 in Kazan. The two Russian sporting icons, supported by FIFA' Deputy Secretary General for Football Zvonimir Boban and Chief Officer for Competitions and Events Colin Smith, conducted the proceedings that defined the road to the coveted title of the "Tournament of Champions" taking place from 17 June to 2 July 2017 in Russia.


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Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:20:00 GMT

Relive: FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Official Draw Coaches Press Conference


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Russia 2018 Magazine: FCC Official Draw

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:57:00 GMT

Staged in Kazan, one of the tournament’s four host cities, the FCC Draw attracted some familiar faces, including a number of coaches who will lead their charges at next summer’s competition.


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Full Episode #17 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:12:00 GMT

Coming up in this edition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Magazine, we’re at the Confederations Cup Draw...We remember the 2003 Final with former referee, Valentin Ivanov...And we take the trophy on tour with Brazil’s ‘Beast’, Júlio Baptista.


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Julio Baptista's Confederations Cup memories

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:07:00 GMT

The two-time winner shares his top memories of starring for Brazil at the Tournament of Champions.


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Describing Russia in one word

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:37:00 GMT

The seven coaches who know they will be spending the summer in Russia at the FIFA Confederations Cup - Stanislav Cherchesov, Anthony Hudson, Joachim Low, Juan Antonio Pizzi, Juan Carlos Osorio, Fernando Santos and Ange Postecoglou – come up with some interesting ways to describe the host country!


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Cherchesov: Everybody has to get behind Russia

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:13:00 GMT

Stanislav Cherchesov spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his hopes for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, a tournament which he hopes will see the nation united behind his team.


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Postecoglou ready for Russian revival

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:05:00 GMT

The Australia coach is ready to be measured against the very best as the Socceroos prepare to return to the FIFA Confederations Cup after a twelve year absence from the tournament.


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Ronaldo gets a trophy surprise

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 06:06:00 GMT

You can look, but don’t touch! Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction when we surprised him with a one-on-one meeting with the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy. Portugal’s captain will try to win the right to touch the trophy when his nation compete in the tournament of champions in Russia.


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Anthony Hudson: We want to cause some upsets

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMT

The New Zealand coach is relishing the opportunity to pit his team against the best in the world at the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.


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Osorio expects dynamic Mexico in Russia

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:05:00 GMT

El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio talks about the expectations and preparations for the CONCACAF champions ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.


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50 days to go: Brazil’s awesome attack

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we pay tribute to the most successful team in the history of the competition, Brazil.


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49 days to go: Socceroos’ sensational result

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember one of the most sensational results in the history of the competition.


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48 days to go: Al-Bishi’s historic strike

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember the first goal scored at the inaugural Confederations Cup.


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47 days to go: Record-breaking volunteers head to Russia

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we turn the spotlight on the volunteers who will assist the organisers in the running of the tournament.


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46 days to go: Brazil host the cleanest FIFA Confederations Cup

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Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we reveal the "cleanest" edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup in terms of discipline.


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45 days to go: None younger than Dunga

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we recall the youngest head coach to win the Tournament of Champions.


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44 days to go: Beautiful goals galore in South Africa

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2017 10:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we cast our minds back to South Africa in 2009, which served up a whole host of beautiful goals.


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43 days to go: Parreira's perfect double

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 10:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember legendary Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who won the Confederations Cup in 2005, 11 years after guiding his country to victory at the 1994 World Cup.


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42 days to go: Ballack leads by example

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 06 May 2017 12:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com has begun the countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia, and from now until the start we will share an interesting fact about the tournament every day. Today we remember Michael Ballack’s role as the figurehead of a renewed Germany at their home Confederations Cup in 2005.


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41 days to go - Roger LEMERRE

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sun, 07 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Born in 1941, Roger Lemerre has a special place in Confederations Cup history. He is one of only two coaches to have managed two different teams at the FIFA Confederations Cup (the other being Milan Macala who managed UAE in 1997 and Saudi Arabia 1999). However, Lemerre actually lifted the trophy when he coached France to the title at Japan/Korea Republic 2001.


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40 days to go - the Trophy

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Measuring 40 centimetres in height, the FIFA Confederations Cup Trophy is the coveted prize in store for the winner of the Tournament of Champions. Of the eight teams competing in Russia this summer, only Mexico have won the trophy before. Who will manage the feat this time?


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39 days to go: The Fastest FCC Goal!

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Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 08:47:00 GMT

The fastest goal in FIFA Confederations Cup history was scored in 39 seconds when Hassan Mubarak poked in the opening goal during UAE's 1-0 victory over South Africa at Saudi Arabia 1997. The goal remains the only Confederations Cup goal scored inside the first minute of play.


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38 DAYS TO GO! Perennial Matthaus Sets Record

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Aged 38 years and 129 days old, Lothar Matthaus added another impressive entry to his already-gleaming international CV when he became the FIFA Confederations Cup’s oldest scorer in 1999.


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37 DAYS TO GO! Brazil run wild

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Meeting their fiercest rivals in the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 Final, Brazil found the perfect time to produce their biggest win over Argentina in 37 years, leaving with a stunning 4-1 victory.


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36 DAYS TO GO! The Young Wolf Hudson

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Before a ball is even kicked at FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, a record will already have been set, with New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson being the youngest to ever lead a team at the age of 36 years and 97 days old.


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35 DAYS TO GO! USA End Spanish Dominance

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sat, 13 May 2017 09:09:00 GMT

In one of the most surprising results in tournament history, USA ended Spain's 35-match unbeaten streak stretching from November 2006 to June 2009 at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa. Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey both scored in the Stars and Stripes' 2-0 win over Vicente del Bosque's La Furia Roja in the semi-finals.


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34 DAYS TO GO! Mexican Goal-Machine Chicharito

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sun, 14 May 2017 09:15:00 GMT

Within 34 minutes of Javier Hernandez’s bow at the FIFA Confederations Cup the striker known as Chicharito had already opened his account, scoring for Mexico against Italy in 2013.


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31 DAYS TO GO! Lucio Leads Brazil To Glory

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Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 09:17:00 GMT

Brazil’s 31-year-old defender Lucio was an unlikely hero for his country in a memorable 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup final, scoring a late header that broke American hearts. 


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30 DAYS TO GO! Buy your tickets now

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

There is just 30 days to go until the Opening Match of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and tickets for the Tournament of Champions are on sale now.


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29 DAYS TO GO! Seeing red at the Confederations Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 09:41:00 GMT

In total, 29 players have been sent off in Confederations Cup history, and 14 of these dismissals came as a result of straight red cards.


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28 DAYS TO GO! Sochi's White Head

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Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

On 28 March 2017, the Fisht Stadium was reopened in Sochi after undergoing reconstruction ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup. The stadium has already hosted the Russian Cup Final and four games will be played there during the Confederations Cup, including one of the semi-finals


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27 DAYS TO GO! Zinha's wonder-goal

By www.fifa.com
Published On :: Sun, 21 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Of Mexico’s 33 goals at the FIFA Confederations Cup, it’s No27 that stands out in particular. At Germany 2005, attacking midfielder Zinha unleashed a stunning long-range strike, which was voted the Confederations Cup’s best-ever goal by users of FIFA.com and FIFA TV on YouTube in 2013.


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

By www.fifa.com
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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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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23 DAYS TO GO! When Turkey knocked out Brazil

By www.fifa.com
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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22 DAYS TO GO! Summer in Moscow awaits

By www.fifa.com
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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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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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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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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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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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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16 DAYS TO GO! 16 games at the Tournament of Champions

By www.fifa.com
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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15 DAYS TO GO! Germany deadly on home soil

By www.fifa.com
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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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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13 DAYS TO GO: An amazing sight in Saint Petersburg

By www.fifa.com
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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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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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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9 days to go: Ronaldinho's and Blanco's goalscoring feats

By www.fifa.com
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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