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The Future of South American Football – 9 Wonderkids That Will Set The World Alight
The recent South American Youth Championship provided heartbreak for Brazil and Argentina but led to the rise of the chasing pack. We explore the upcoming talents of Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador and Chile in this special feature. Continue reading
Colombia Dominate The Youth Of South America
Colombia have won their third South American Youth Championship title as they defeated fellow contenders Paraguay. Continue reading
FIFA Under 20 World Cup Review: Brazil Triumph
Despite the absence of their star player Neymar, Brazil lifted the FIFA Under 20 World Cup for the fifth time in their history. Colombia provided the scene for this memorable tournament for the Brazilians, who also finished as the most lethal team in front of goal, scoring 18 goals. Brazil narrowly missed out in … Continue reading
Unfortunate England Miss Out on Quarter Final Place
England Under 20s have concluded their World Cup campaign by loosing to Nigeria in the second round. Brian Eastick’s side went through the group stage without conceding, but also not scoring a goal. A single Nigerian goal was enough to knock England out in the second round, but Eastick’s side can come out of the … Continue reading
England Scrape Through to Knockout Stages
Another 0-0 draw sees England qualify for the knockout stages of this year’s FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Mexico were the unfortunate side to be held by England as Brian Eastick’s side drew their third successive game without scoring or conceding. Both sides found the conditions a real struggle as a hot and humid Colombia begins … Continue reading
England Under 20s Prepare For World Cup Campaign
Friday evening sees England Under 20s kick off their World Cup campaign and England’s final chance of silverware this summer. After the Under 17s were knocked out of continental and international competitions, as well as the misfortunes of the Under 19s in qualification for the European Championships, Brian Eastick’s Under 20 side represent England’s last … Continue reading
Groups Drawn for FIFA Under 20 World Cup
The draw for the FIFA Under 20s World Cup has been made in Colombia. England Under 20s will face Argentina, South Korea and Mexico as they bid to lift the title. In 2009, Argentina Under 20s did not qualify for the tournament but won the competition two consecutive times before. Earlier this season, they finished … Continue reading
Final Group Matches Decided in South America
Argentina and Brazil both topped their respective groups heading into the next round of the Under 17 South American Championship later today. The two sides overcame five other teams in their group to qualify for the final round. Joining them are Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay and Colombia. Brazil thrashed Colombia 5-1 in their final group game … Continue reading
Old Favourites Qualify for Final Stage
Brazil and Argentina are amongst the six teams qualified for the final stage of the South American Under 17 Championship. Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay and Colombia join them in the final round which will start on 28th March. The ties have already been decided despite one round still to play in the first group phase. Brazil … Continue reading
South Africa Replace Libya as Hosts
South Africa have been chosen to host this year’s African Under 20 Championship. The tournament was stripped from Libya earlier this month due to the political unrest in the country. The 2010 World Cup hosts will now play home to the tournament which was meant to kick-off tomorrow. South Africa will also take Libya’s place … Continue reading
Goals Galore With South American Youngsters
The first round of games have been played in the 2011 South American Under 17 Championship, being held in Ecuador. It’s goals galore as after four games, the average goals per match is a whopping five. Hosts Ecuador kicked off the tournament with a win over Bolivia before Argentina netted four against Peru. The next … Continue reading
African Tournament Postponed
The African Under 20 Championship has been postponed due to political unrest in the host country, Libya. The best interests of the teams involved will see the tournament being moved to another country. The Confederation of African Football said a week ago ”Due to security concerns and the current unstable political situation in Libya, the competition has … Continue reading
