Spain and the Netherlands continue to occupy the top two positions on the global ladder, while Brazil and Italy have climbed to third and ninth respectively.
Brazil's Gremio secured progression into the Copa Libertadores last 16 with a 2-0 win over Colombia's Junior, while the hopes of Universidad Catolica and Velez Sarsfield were a dealt a blow after their scoreless draw.
Former Czechoslovakia captain Ladislav Novak, who led his side to a FIFA World Cup™ final against Brazil in 1962, has died at the age of 79.
The members of the Asian Football Confederation are gearing up to begin the race for FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, with the draw for qualification set to take place on 30 March in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
FIFA.com rounds up the weekend action from throughout Latin America, which included a clutch of hat-tricks in Brazil and some dramatic derby action in Mexico.
FIFA.com reviews the weekend's action in Latin America, where Argentinian champions Estudiantes began their title defence with a win and the big guns struggled in Brazil’s state championships
There were varied results for the big guns on a massive night of internationals highlighted by Lionel Messi's late winner against Portugal, Brazil falling to defeat in France, while Ger...
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Kaka practiced normally Friday and looked injury-free in Brazil's first full training session in South Africa....
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Brazil players are keeping their distance from the team's fans during their World Cup preparations in South Africa, although a few local students managed to catch a glimpse of the squad. Brazil is hop...
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But only if Brazil fail to make an impact......
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