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2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

Brazil becomes record winner of Confederations Cup

Brazil on Sunday became the outright record winners of the FIFA Confederations Cup by sinking North American champions the United States 3-2 here. Full story

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Confed Cup South Africa 2009

With six Champions from six continents, 2006 World Cup™ winner Italy and the host South Africa, all competing, this event will be the warm-up for the 2010 World Cup.

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2009-06-29 06:48:00 GMT Xinhua English

Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final

2009-06-29 06:41:26 GMT SINA.com JOHANNESBURG – Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final.

Brazil becomes record winner of Confederations Cup

2009-06-29 00:20:10 GMT Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 28 (Xinhua) - Brazil on Sunday became the outright record winners of the FIFA Confederations Cup by sinking North American champions the United States 3-2 here.

Spain clinches third place of Confederations Cup

2009-06-29 00:12:43 GMT Xinhua English RUSTENBURG, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Despite thundering horns of South African fans all around the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, European champions Spain on Sunday regained its vigor and took the third place of the FIFA Confederations Cup by beating hosts 3-2.

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Spain, South Africa advance in Confederations Cup

2009-06-21 01:53:12 GMT Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Thundering horns in the Free State Stadium of South African city Bloemfontein brought good luck to both Spain and host South Africa on Saturday as both advanced into the semifinals.

Iraq shut out of Confederations Cup

2009-06-21 01:20:53 GMT Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The whistle of the referee on Saturday dashed the hope of Asian champions Iraq to reach the Confederations Cup semifinals.

Spain sets winning record by beating South Africa 2-0

2009-06-21 00:42:13 GMT Xinhua English BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, June 20 (Xinhua) -- European champions Spain set a new winning record on Saturday by defeating South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA Confederations Cup in the central South African city of Bloemfontein.

New Zealand holds Iraq 0-0 in first half of Confederations Cup

2009-06-21 00:29:10 GMT Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Oceanian champions New Zealand held Iraq to a scoreless draw in the first half of their final Group A match of the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament on Saturday in the South African economic hub of Johannesburg.

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U.S. books place in semi-final by beating Egypt 3-0 in Confederations Cup

2009-06-22 01:07:01 GMT Xinhua English RUSTENBURG, S. Africa, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The United States recovered on Sunday in its final group match of the Confederations Cup, thrashing African champions Egypt 3-0 to secure a slot in the semifinals.

Italy beaten by Brazil 3-0 in Confederations Cup

2009-06-22 00:54:49 GMT Xinhua English PRETORIA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- South American champions Brazil denied Italy's chance to march into the semi-final of the FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday by thumping the World Cup winners 3-0 in their final group match.

Brazil marches into semifinal of Confederations Cup

2009-06-19 02:37:59 GMT Xinhua English PRETORIA, South Africa, June 18 (Xinhua) -- South American champions Brazil became the second squad into the semifinals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup by defeating the United States 3-0 here on Thursday in Group B.

Egypt upsets Italy in Confederations Cup

2009-06-19 01:00:38 GMT Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Egypt made a historic breakthrough on Thursday by upsetting World Cup winner Italy 1-0 in the Confederations Cup in the South African economic hub of Johannesburg.

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FIFA to give free tickets for filling

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FIFA rejects Egypt's complaint over ref decision

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Organisers blame South Africans for empty seats

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SAfrica papers gush over Confed opening

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