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Barça win wraps up memorable tournament

20 December 2011
Barça win wraps up memorable tournament

Their latest triumphant campaign at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan broke records, wowed crowds and earned only generous acclaim from their outclassed rivals. That no-one was particularly surprised is perhaps the biggest compliment of all. Their final against Santos had been billed as a showdown between the current king of football and one…

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20 December 2011
Referees director Segran signs off

The 58-year-old is migrating to Australia and will step down from his roles in January.On offering his resignation, he was quick to wish Fiji FA well for the future and give his backing to the new administration to excel under the leadership of recently-appointed president Rajesh Patel.Segran says he is sad to be leaving and…

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20 December 2011
Brilliant Brockie strikes again

Asia/OceaniaBrockie grabbed headlines last month with his match-winning double and silky skills against Perth Glory and his perfectly-timed volley to open the scoring in the 25th minute against his former club ensured Brockie will feature in any end-of-season ‘best of’ packages. But Sydney fought back in the second half and netted a pair of goals…

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20 December 2011
Kiwis added to FIFA match official list

The pair graduate from ASB Premiership duty and can now be considered for international fixtures, initially within the OFC region. Kerr joins Jamie Cross, Anna-Marie Keighley and New Zealand’s most experienced match official Peter O’Leary on the international referees list while Lount’s name is included in a list of seven international assistant referees including Brent…

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19 December 2011
Santos humbled by brilliant Barcelona

The magnificent Lionel Messi scored twice, while Xavi and Cesc Fabregas were also on target as the European champions delivered a football masterclass to register the biggest final win in FIFA Club World Cup history. And the scoreline, lopsided as it was, did not in any way flatter a Barça side who produced some breathtaking…

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19 December 2011
Canterbury pip Auckland in Youth League final

In the first half of extra time, substitute Rian Hooper took Ken Yamamoto’s cut-back in stride and slotted and 102nd-minute winner past Louie Coulter in the Waitakere goal for Canterbury’s only lead of the game.Waitakere had gone ahead through Roussin Nkoy who picked out the far top corner when set through on Canterbury’s goal in…

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19 December 2011
New host for U-20 Women’s World Cup

However, FIFA would like to express its sincerest thanks to the Football Association of Uzbekistan (UFF) for their considerable efforts and commitment.Meanwhile, the FIFA Executive Committee took the decision to compensate the UFF by organising another FIFA event, not necessarily a women’s competition, whenever it becomes possible in the future or by awarding the UFF…

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19 December 2011
Second S-League reaches halfway point

The new campaign has seen the landscape change somewhat as the top clubs from the previous season have found it hard, and at times impossible, against the league’s so-called lesser names.For instance, last season’s wooden spooners Real Kakamora have already bagged the scalps of two giants in Koloale and Kossa – an amazing turnaround for…

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16 December 2011
Tupapa earn double triumph

The men’s team saw off its rivals to take the title in the Round Cup while their female counterparts did likewise in the women’s division of the tournament.It was a nail-biting finish to the men’s season with Tupapa needing three points from their last game to edge out Nikao Sokattak, who finished closely behind in…

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16 December 2011
FIFA Ballon D’Or stirs worldwide debate

But it also generates lively debate and discussion all over the globe, among players, coaches and fans. Indeed practically anyone with an interest in the beautiful game has an opinion on the top male and female players of the year, or on the best coaches of the year in men’s and women’s football.With this year’s…

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