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- Brazil pulls off comeback to win Confederations Cup
- Luis Fabiano dug Brazil out of a 2-0 deficit before captain Lucio scored in the 84th minute to give the Brazilians a thrilling 3-2 victory over the United States for their third Confederations Cup title.
- Our favourite tournament highlights
- Great goals, stunning saves and remarkable upsets: the FIFA Confederations Cup provided plenty of talking points for fans of the beautiful game.
- CBCSports.ca's Confederations Cup all-star team
- Now that the FIFA Confederations Cup is over, it's time for CBCSports.ca to unveil its tournament all-star team.
- Kaka wins Golden Ball award
- Brazilian playmaker Kaka was named the Golden Ball recipient for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, given to the tournament MVP, while teammate Luis Fabiano won the top scorer award.
- FIFA boss cites problems but praises Confederations
- FIFA president Sepp Blatter awarded South Africa's organizers of the Confederations Cup an encouraging mark of 7.5 out of 10 on Monday, but warned there is still work to do to improve transport and find accommodation for next year's World Cup.
- Spain wins wild bronze medal match
- After a crazy final 20 minutes of play in the FIFA Confederations Cup bronze medal match, Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in the 107th minute of extra time to win third place for Spain over host nation South Africa by a 3-2 scoreline on Sunday afternoon.
- Breaking down the Confederations Cup final
- CBC Sports commentators Nigel Reed and Jason de Vos and CBCSports.ca soccer expert John F. Molinaro offer their analyses and predictions for the Confederations Cup final.
- Brazil hopes U.S. doesn't fall into defensive shell
- Looking to avoid the problems it had against South Africa, Brazil enters the Confederations Cup final against the United States hoping the Americans don't focus solely on defence.
- Confederations Cup: Fantastic four
- Great goals, stunning saves and a remarkable upset: the semifinals of the FIFA Confederations Cup provided plenty of talking points for fans of the beautiful game.
- Alves boots Brazil into Confederations Cup final
- Substitute Daniel Alves scored off a free kick in the 88th minute to send Brazil into the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup with a nail-biting 1-0 win over host South Africa on Thursday.
- Miraculous Americans shock Spain
- The United States soccer team pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset Wednesday that halted Spain's 35-game unbeaten streak and sent the resurgent Americans into the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.
- Brazil doctor rules out Juan
- Brazil defender Juan will not recover in time from a muscle injury and is out of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the team doctor said Tuesday.
- FIFA gives away tickets for Confederations Cup semi
- FIFA said Tuesday it will give away some tickets for Wednesday's Confederations Cup semifinal between Spain and the United States as there were about 6,000 tickets still on sale for the match at 38,000-seat Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.
- YOUR VIEW: Is talk of Italy's demise legitimate or premature?
- Do you believe that Italy's capitulation at the Confederations Cup is a sign that the Azzurri are in trouble? Or do you think the world champions can rebound in time for next summer's World Cup?
- Confederations Cup: A 1st round to remember
- Great goals, stunning saves and remarkable upsets: The first round of the FIFA Confederations Cup provided plenty of talking points for fans of the beautiful game.
- Official says soccer uniting black and white South Africans
- Soccer has united the "rainbow nation" with black and white South Africans coming together during the FIFA Confederations Cup, the country's top soccer official said Monday.
- Foe ceremony to precede Confederations Cup final
- FIFA Confederations Cup organizers will stage a pre-match ceremony before Sunday's final to commemorate the death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe.
- Crime threatens to mar Confederations Cup in South Africa
- South Africa came under heavy criticism over security fears Monday amid mounting reports of crime against players and fans during the Confederations Cup.
- Brazil humiliates Italy to win Group B
- The Italians looked nothing like defending World Cup champions while being thoroughly outclassed 3-0 by Brazil at the Confederations Cup in Pretoria on Sunday.
- Coach Lippi calls for calm after Italy's Confed Cup exit
- Italy coach Marcello Lippi immediately faced calls for a squad clearout if the team is to have any designs on defending its World Cup title next year following Sunday's embarrassing exit from the Confederations Cup.
- U.S. through to Confederations Cup semis
- On the verge of elimination and facing long odds, the United States came up with its best performance at a major international soccer tournament in seven years and an improbable semifinal berth at the Confederations Cup.
- Brazil's Juan out of Confed Cup with injury
- Brazil defender Juan said the left leg injury he sustained against Italy on Sunday will keep him from finishing the Confederations Cup.
- Egypt officials deny reports of 'womanizing' at Confederations Cup
- The Egyptian delegation at the Confederations Cup denied local news reports Sunday that players who were robbed last week at the team hotel were "drinking and womanizing" and it was those women who stole from them.
- Spain rolls past South Africa
- Forwards David Villa and Fernando Llorente scored second-half goals to lead undefeated Spain to a convincing 2-0 victory over host South Africa at the Confederations Cup on Saturday.
- Iraq, New Zealand battle to scoreless draw
- Iraq and New Zealand played to a 0-0 tie Saturday at the Confederations Cup, with the result eliminating both nations.
- FIFA stands by South African security amid safety concerns
- After a pair of security issues in South Africa over the past few days, FIFA said Saturday that it trusts local authorities to keep fans safe at both the Confederations Cup and at next year's World Cup.
- Italy tries to shrug off upset loss to Egypt
- Italy rolled out the excuses Friday for its 1-0 loss to Egypt, with the World Cup holders playing down the importance of the FIFA Confederations Cup and pointing to injuries.
- Egypt stuns Italy at Confederations Cup
- Mohamed Homos scored in the 40th minute, and Essam Al Hadari made it stand up with superb goaltending in the second half as Egypt held on to upset Italy 1-0 at the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa on Thursday.
- Brazil closes in on semis by pounding U.S.
- Brazil moved a step closer to the semifinals of the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa with a convincing 3-0 win over the United States on Thursday.
- FIFA gets rid of sideline TV sets at Confederations Cup
- FIFA removed television sets from the touchline for the remainder of the Confederations Cup to ensure there is no repeat of the controversy surrounding Brazil's winning goal against Egypt.
- Prepare for vuvuzelas at next year's World Cup
- Take away the vuvuzela trumpet, and you take away the essence of the South African soccer fan.
- Parker makes amends with 2 goals for South Africa
- Bernard Parker went from goat to hero in front of a home crowd in South Africa, scoring both goals in a key 2-0 win over New Zealand on Wednesday to erase an embarrassing play from earlier in the Confederations Cup.
- Villa propels Spain to record-tying win
- David Villa's second-half goal gave Spain its record-tying 14th consecutive victory on a surprisingly difficult 1-0 decision over Iraq at the Confederations Cup in South Africa on Wednesday.
- South Africans getting free tickets for Confederations Cup
- FIFA said Wednesday it will give away free tickets to soccer fans in South Africa in an attempt to fill thousands of empty seats at the Confederations Cup.
- Italy's Cannavaro likely to play against Egypt
- Italy's Fabio Cannavaro took part in a training session with the team Tuesday and appears ready to return for the Azzurri's next FIFA Confederations Cup match against Egypt on Thursday (CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
- Soccer's ultimate gypsy: Bora Milutinovic
- Serbian miracle worker hopes to wield his coaching magic with the Iraqi national team
- FIFA tosses Egypt's complaint
- FIFA rejected an Egyptian complaint Tuesday related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup.
- Rossi rallies Italy past United States
- New Jersey-born Giuseppe Rossi scored two of Italy's three second-half goals as the World Cup champions came back to defeat the United States 3-1 at the Confederations Cup in South Africa on Monday.
- Kaka's last-minute penalty kick rescues Brazil
- Brazil survived the first major scare of the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa on Monday as Kaka buried a penalty kick in the 90th minute to give the world's No. 5-ranked soccer team a nerve-racking 4-3 win over a game Egyptian side.
- Confederations Cup in Farsi at CBCSports.ca
- This Saturday, Tom Rajabzadeh will do play-by-play of the FIFA Confederations Cup game between Spain and hometown South Africa in Farsi for the live stream at CBCSports.ca at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- Torres, Spain trounce New Zealand
- Fernando Torres scored a hat trick in the first 17 minutes as Spain crushed overmatched New Zealand 5-0 in their Confederations Cup opener on Sunday in Rustenberg, South Africa.
- South Africa, Iraq draw in Confederations Cup opener
- Host country South Africa played Iraq to a 0-0 draw in the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday in Johannesburg.
- Iraqis enjoy rare outdoor viewing for South Africa tilt
- Hundreds of Iraqi soccer fans defied fears of violence to enjoy a rare outdoor viewing of the Confederations Cup competition Sunday.
- Iraqi team a beacon of hope and possibility
- Even the most creative and talented screenwriter couldn't have written a script this compelling about the indomitable strength of the human spirit, the ability to overcome adversity in the most dire of circumstances, and the unifying power of sport.
- Egypt seeks to defy critics at Confederations Cup
- Egypt faces an uphill battle at the Confederations Cup without start striker Amr Zaki.
- Spain enters Confederations Cup as team to beat
- Italy is the reigning World Cup champion, Brazil is everyone's favourite, and England the natural caretaker of the game. But if you're looking for the best national team on the planet, look no farther than Spain.
- Celebration marks 1-year countdown to World Cup
- South Africa kicked off the one-year countdown to the World Cup in a ceremony Thursday at a half-complete stadium nestled between mighty Table Mountain and the glistening Atlantic in Cape Town.
- Egypt's Zaki knocked out of Confederations Cup
- Egypt's chances for success at the FIFA Confederations Cup took a big blow Wednesday when the team confirmed striker Amr Azki has been ruled out of the tournament because of a hamstring injury.
- No Ronaldo, Ronaldinho for Brazil
- For the first time in a long time, both Ronaldo and Ronaldinho won't take to the field for Brazil at a FIFA tournament.
- Dunga on the hot seat
- Brazilian national team coach Dunga surprised few pundits when he named a full-strength side that included the likes of Kaka and Robinho for this month's FIFA Confederations Cup.
- Ticket sales improving for Confederations Cup
- Organizers said Wednesday that two-thirds of FIFA Confederations Cup tickets were sold and that the opening match would likely be a sellout.
- World Cup organizer optimistic 1 year ahead of kickoff
- With one year to go, chief World Cup organizer Danny Jordaan is confident everything in South Africa will be ready on time, and he promises visiting fans will be embraced, not mugged, when they show up.
- Continental champions collide at the Confederations Cup
- It is touted by FIFA as the second-most important soccer tournament on the international match calendar.
- Requiem for a midfielder: Remembering Marc-Vivien Foe
- On June 26, 2003, tragedy struck the FIFA Confederations Cup when Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe collapsed in the 72nd minute of a semifinal game against Colombia at Lyon's Stade de Gerland in France.
- Canada took on the world at 2001 Confederations Cup
- The mid-1980s represented a golden era in international soccer for Canada.
- Marvell Wynne off to Confederations Cup
- Toronto FC defender Marvell Wynne was named to the United States roster for the upcoming Confederations Cup in South Africa.
- Italian soccer is stuck in a rut
- Italian soccer has taken it squarely on the chin in the past six months, as the state of the game in bella Italia has plunged into crisis.
- Toronto FC's Wynne off to South Africa
- Toronto FC will have to make do without Marvell Wynne for the time being after the defender was named to the U.S. national team roster Sunday for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.
- Where's Benni McCarthy?
- Joel Santana made the toughest decision of his 11-month reign as manager of South Africa's national team when he recently decided not to call up Benni McCarthy for duty in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
- Spain star Iniesta to miss Confederations Cup
- Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will miss Spain's Confederations Cup campaign this month because of injury, the Spanish soccer federation said Friday.
- 2 Confederations Cup refs pull out with injuries
- Two of the 10 referees set to officate games at the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup will be replaced after they were injured during fitness tests.
- Inter Milan teen makes Italy's Confederations Cup squad
- Inter Milan youngster Davide Santon was recognized for his standout season with the Serie A champions when he was included in Italy's squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup on Thursday.
- Will South Africa be ready to stage the World Cup?
- It's the question that continues to hound South Africa: will it be ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
- Confederations Cup a rare chance for Kiwis to shine
- New Zealand doesn't have a proud soccer history.
- South Africa announces Confederations Cup soccer squad
- South Africa coach Joel Santana has cut several European-based players from his squad for the Confederations Cup which begins later this month.
- Footie Fan Poll: Who will win the FIFA Confederations Cup?
- Footie Fan Poll: Who will win the FIFA Confederations Cup
- Canada rises in FIFA rankings, Spain No. 1
- Canada was one of the biggest movers when the FIFA world rankings were released on Wednesday, climbing six spots to 83rd, while European champion Spain completed a calendar year at the top of the heap.
- Spain unveils Confederations Cup roster
- Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque named his 23-man squad for this month's FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa on Monday, calling upon 17 players that helped the country win last summer's European Championship in Austria and Switzerland.
- Brazilian star Alex to miss Confederations Cup
- Chelsea defender Alex is scheduled to undergo hernia surgery and has been ruled out for the Brazilian national team when it participates in next month's FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.
- New Zealand captain ruled out of Confederations Cup
- New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen will miss next month's FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa after tearing a calf muscle.
- Ronaldo, Ronaldinho not needed for Confederations Cup
- Ronaldo wasn't included in the Brazil squad on Thursday for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup despite pressure from fans and media.
- Soccer centres to combat AIDS, crime in South Africa
- South African authorities have started building the first of 20 planned soccer centres to combat AIDS and crime and leave a lasting legacy after the 2010 World Cup.
- Kiwi power!
- Chris Wood of New Zealand is an emerging talent for the Kiwis.
- If it walks like a duck...
- Pato is a star for club and country.
- Howard's Law
- Tim Howard has been a mainstay with the U.S. national team since 2002.
- A beacon of hope
- Younis Mahmoud and his Iraqi teammates became national heroes when they won the 2007 Asian Cup.
- The next Paolo Rossi?
- Giuseppe Rossi reminds a lot of Italian soccer fans of another Azzurri star.
- The Egyptian Alan Shearer
- Amr Zaki took the Premiership by storm last season.
- Spain's golden boy: Fernando Torres
- Fernando Torres has hit the big time at Liverpool
- Hometown hero: Steven Pienaar
- Steve Pienaar will want to impress the hometown South African fans at the Confederations Cup.