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  •   Cap collectors, goal blitzes and pass masters 3 hours ago - FIFA
    Batistuta, Messi, Maradona, Balotelli, Buffon and Pirlo feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, along with a goal spree in Tashkent and the Spanish U-21s’ magnificent ball retention.
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  •   Torres: We’re ready to win 3 hours ago - FIFA
    As the creative influence in Spain’s midfield, Oliver Torres is set to be one of the headline acts at Turkey 2013. Here he tells FIFA.com of the team’s philosophy and comparisons to Xavi, who skippered La Rojita to their only previous title.
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  •   World Champions take on debutants 4 hours ago - FIFA
    In its matchday preview, FIFA.com highlights a potentially pivotal contest featuring Nigeria against a desperate Uruguay, plus a historic meeting between Spain and debutants Tahiti.
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  •   De la Torre rues Neymar class, talks 2014 aim 4 hours ago - FIFA
    Jose Manuel de la Torre has attributed Mexico's defeat by Brazil to the talent of Neymar and discussed his team's FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes.
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  •   Graduates making their mark two years on 5 hours ago - FIFA
    Two years on from the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia, and with Turkey 2013 about to begin, we look back on those who flourished in South America and set themselves on to make their name beyond the tournament.
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  •   Goal-hero Kennedy claims place in Socceroo folklore 5 hours ago - FIFA
    Australian football found a new hero when Josh Kennedy scored five minutes into his national team return, helping propel the Socceroos to their third successive FIFA World Cup after a nerve-shredding conclusion to the campaign.
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  •   Japan rue missed chances 10 hours ago - FIFA
    Japan’s Shinji Kagawa was left has lamenting a missed opportunity to fell four-time world champions Italy after Samurai Blue let a two-goal lead slip in a stunning contest in Recife.
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  •   Proud Forlan basks in century glory 10 hours ago - FIFA
    Uruguay forward Diego Forlan is set to claim a unique milestone in La Celeste's coveted history when he takes the field at the FIFA Confederations Cup on Thursday.
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  •   Thrills aplenty as Brazil, Italy advance 10 hours ago - FIFA
    Neymar wowed a vibrant crowd in Fortaleza as Brazil beat Mexico 2-0, while Italy recovered a two-goal deficit to edge Japan in an unforgettable seven-goal thriller at Recife's Arena Pernambuco.
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  •   Italy edge Japan in thriller to reach semis 11 hours ago - FIFA
    A late Sebastian Giovinco tap-in snatched Italy a 4-3 win over Japan in one of the greatest games in FIFA Confederations Cup history – a result which secured the victors, and Brazil, semi-final places.
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  •   Neymar stars as Brazil sink Mexico 14 hours ago - FIFA
    Neymar scored a splendid ninth-minute volley and set up a late tap-in for Jo as Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to move on to the verge of a semi-final spot.
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  •   Oduamadi: I love to dance 16 hours ago - FIFA
    Nnamdi Oduamadi speaks to FIFA.com about the struggle he's had to establish himself at AC Milan, his three-goal performance in Nigeria's defeat of Tahiti and his trademark celebrations.
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  •   Tahiti with it all to do against Spain 17 hours ago - FIFA
    Reigning world and European champions Spain face Tahiti, whose 23-man squad includes just one professional player in Marama Vahirua, on Matchday 2 in Group B of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
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  •   Blatter to attend FIFA U-20 World Cup kick-off 19 hours ago - FIFA
    FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will attend the official opening of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, with the opening game Cuba - Korea Republic, as well as the game between Nigeria and Portugal, to be played in Kayseri on Friday 21 June.
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  •   Cahill hails ‘genius’ Osieck, Queiroz upbeat 20 hours ago - FIFA
    Holger Osieck, Tim Cahill and Joshua Kennedy have reacted to Australia's qualification for Brazil 2014, while Carlos Queiroz has expressed his relief at Iran making it.
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  •   Boyce: U-20s an important occasion for Turkey 20 hours ago - FIFA
    With the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup drawing ever-closer, the Organising Committee and Local Organising Committee met to discuss the final preparations for Turkey 2013.
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  •   Early endgame for Uruguay, Nigeria 20 hours ago - FIFA
    When the draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 was made, both Nigeria and Uruguay knew this match would go a very long way to deciding their fates in Group B. FIFA.com previews what is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter.
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  •   Home start for Mourinho, United's tough start 20 hours ago - FIFA
    Jose Mourinho will start his second spell as Chelsea manager with a game against Hull City at Stamford Bridge, while new Manchester United manager David Moyes faces Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in three of his first four games in charge.
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  •   Carroll completes West Ham move 21 hours ago - FIFA
    After a successful loan spell with West Ham United, England striker Andy Carroll has decided to make east London his permanent home. 
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  •   Fabregas: Barça's made me better 21 hours ago - FIFA
    Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has told FIFA.com that his August 2011 move to Barcelona from Arsenal has helped him to become a better player and a regular starter for La Furia Roja. 
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  •   Sa Pinto quits as Red Star coach 21 hours ago - FIFA
    Ricardo Sa Pinto has quit Red Star Belgrade after serving as manager for a brief three-month period. 
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  •   Big TV audiences for FIFA Confederations Cup 22 hours ago - FIFA
    Almost 30 million Brazilians tuned in to watch their national team beat Japan in the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 on Saturday 15 June 2013, as viewing figures underlined the tournament’s increasing popularity on the global stage.
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  •   Tahiti’s amateurs aim to forget daily grind 22 hours ago - FIFA
    With an auditor, construction worker, teacher, student and several unemployed individuals among their rank,  FIFA.com turns the spotlight on the Tahiti team, and their professional lives outside the game.
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  •   Mexican memories and a Milanese duel 1 day ago - FIFA
    In its matchday preview, FIFA.com highlights the battle between Mario Balotelli and Yuto Nagatomo, recalls Mexico’s win over Brazil at the 2005 tournament and hears from Zinha about the sides’ forthcoming clash.
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