FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 Updates!

[Soccer21]

FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007
Canada hits 600,000!

(FIFA.com) 13 Apr 2007

The tag line for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 is looking more and more prophetic with every passing month. "It's gonna' be huge!" is no longer merely a hopeful slogan but more a matter of plain fact. After hitting the half-a-million mark back in early march, the Local Organising Committee has now announced that advanced ticket sales for the competition have soared past 600,000 for the six venues across the country.

The U-20 finals are poised to become the single biggest sporting event in the history of the North American nation.

Full story here:

http://www.fifa.com/en/comp/index/0,2442,1...rticleid=135672

 

[Soccer21]

FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007
Single tickets on sale for Canada 2007

(FIFA.com) 30 Apr 2007

Ticket packages for July's FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 have been selling like hot cakes for the last 12 months. Exceeding all expectations and hitting the 600,000 mark last month following the Official Draw, local organisers are already certain that the 16th U-20 world finals will be the largest single-sport event in Canadian history.

Starting today (1 May), however, football fans the world-over can also hand-pick their favourite match-ups as single-game tickets go up for grabs. Fans can purchase their tickets here at FIFA.com or by calling 1.866.662.3452. Whether you want to see the hosts in their opening match against Chile on 1 July at the brand new National Soccer Stadium at Exhibition Place in Toronto or you're keen to follow the fortunes of your favourite team throughout the country, now is the time to snatch up individual match tickets. Click here to view the Official Match Schedule and pick out your preferred contests.

Full Story:

http://www.fifa.com/en/comp/index/0,2442,136936,00.html?comp=U20M&year=2007&articleid=136936

 

[WilliamFAlmeida]

I live in MI, I might actually go to one of these things!

 

[Hopeunited]

Anyone know when the ticket packages will be mailed out? A week prior to the start of the tournament or sometime sooner?

 

[Soccer21]

FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007
Canuck hopes on home cooking

Dale Mitchell was recently named Canada senior national team boss, but will be keen to finish his stint as U-20 coach with a bang.
(FIFA.com)

(FIFA.com) 24 May 2007

It is often said that the role of hosts is double edged. However, despite the obvious pressures of playing before your own people, the benefits most often outweigh the negatives.

For example, in the 77-year, 18-instalment history of the FIFA World Cup, never has a host nation failed to reach the knockout stages. The history of the FIFA U-20 World Cup (formerly the FIFA World Youth Championship) is similarly rife with anecdotal evidence of the advantages offered the host nation, even considering the tournament sometimes takes place in less well-known footballing destinations like Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.

Only five of the 15 hosts so far have failed to reach the second round, and the last four (Nigeria, Argentina, UAE and Holland) all navigated their groups successfully. Canada coach Dale Mitchell, for one, will be hoping to keep the trend going this summer on familiar fields.

~GO CANADA GO!~

Full Story:

http://www.fifa.com/en/comp/index/0,2442,138371,00.html?comp=U20M&year=2007&articleid=138371

 

[REDSCOUSER]

Just got a lovely gift from the Mrs for fathers day. A passport to all the games played at Montreal Olympic stadium. 8 matches including 1 in the last 16 & a QF match.
5 rows in from the pitch, around halfway line, it only cost 160$. Cant wait to see the new Liverpool Brazilian wonder Lucas Leiva.

 

[Soccer21]

Stars relive U-20 glories:
(FIFA.com) Thursday 31 May 2007

Many of the biggest names in world football got their start at the FIFA U-20 World Cup (previously the FIFA World Youth Championship). Diego Maradona, Luis Figo, Enzo Francescoli, Javier Saviola, Ashley Cole and Ronaldinho are just a few of the major stars of world football whose route to the pinnacle of their profession took them through this very competition.

FIFA.com caught up with a few of the senior game's brighter-burning stars for a chat about just what the U-20 finals meant to them. Join us as we turn back the clock...

Full story...

http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/news/newsid=529696.html#stars+relive+u+glories

 

[treble41]

I love how so many games are in Toronto, I'm moving their at the end of next month. The first half looks boring and Portugal/Mexico is the only good game in Toronto for the group stage. Wish they had more European teams.

How much would the final/bronze cost?

 

[Soccer21]

Now over 750 thousand tickets sold.

http://in.sports.yahoo.com/070527/137/6gb9c.html

 

[Soccer21]

Spain Announce U-20 Team!
The full squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Antonio Adan Garrido (Real Madrid), Javier Martinez Gonzalez (Albacete Balompie), Angel Bernabe Acosta (Atletico de Madrid)

Defenders: Antonio Barragan Fernandez (Deportivo de la Coruna) Gerard Pique Bernabeu (Real Zaragoza) Marc Valiente Hernandez (FC Barcelona) Jose Angel Crespo Rincon (Sevilla FC) Roberto Canella Suarez (Real Sporting de Gijon), Gorka Elustondo Urkola (Real Sociedad)

Midfielders: Esteban Granero Garcia, Javier Garcia Fernandez and Adrian Gonzalez Morales (Real Madrid) Marcos Garcia Barreno (Villarreal) Antonio Calvo Arandes (FC Barcelona) Diego Capel Trinidad (Sevilla FC) Sunday Stephen Obayan "Sunny" (CP Ejido), Iriome Gonzalez Gonzalez (CD Tenerife), Mario Suarez Mata (Real Valladolid)

Forwards: Alberto Bueno Calvo and Juan Manuel Mata Garcia (Real Madrid) Adrian Lopez Alvarez (Deportivo la Coruna)

 

[Soccer21]

Marcelo: Brazil's next great No6?(FIFA.com) Tuesday 12 June 2007

The FIFA U-20 World Cup has proven the launchpad to eminence for a series of Brazilian wingbacks over the years. Former and current senior internationals Jorginho, Roberto Carlos, Serginho, Athirson, Paulo Cesar, Fabio Aurelio, Maicon, Adriano Correia and Daniel Alves, who between them have represented AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia, all starred in the tournament during their formative years.

Having already made his full Brazil debut under Dunga - another graduate of the biennial youth event - and joined Real Madrid in a big money transfer, Marcelo is now eager to make his mark on the competition and lay the foundations for a long and fruitful career. Blessed with the natural inclination to attack seemingly inherent to his countrymen, and the skills, speed and stamina to validate this disposition, the 19-year-old's reputation as the next great Brazilian No6 looks to be vindicated.

Full Story:
http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/index.html

 

[TheGrimSweeper]

wheres Italy?

 

[a_skates]

wheres Italy?

U21, they dont have a u20 team. And if they do, they never field it.

 

[Tosiek]

Poland U-20 Team!
The full squad is as follows:

1. Adamiec Paweł 1987 Zdrój Ciechocinek
2. Białkowski Bartosz 1987 Southampton FC
3. Cywka Tomasz 1988 Wigan Athletic FC
4. Danch Adam 1987 Górnik Zabrze
5. Dąbrowski Maciej 1987 Victoria Koronowo
6. Feter Jakub 1987 LKS Bałucz
7. Fojut Jarosław 1987 Bolton Wanderers
8. Janczyk Dawid 1987 Legia Warszawa
9. Janoszka Łukasz 1987 Ruch Chorzów
10. Król Krzysztof 1987 Real Madryt
11. Krychowiak Grzegorz 1990 FC Girondis de Bordeaux
12. Małecki Patryk 1988 Wisła Kraków
13. Marciniak Artur 1987 GKS BOT Bełchatów
14. Marek Adrian 1987 Zagłębie Sosnowiec
15. Rączka Damian 1987 Borussia M`Gladbach
16. Sacha Mariusz 1987 Podbeskidzie Bielsko - Biała
17. Starosta Ben 1987 Sheffield United
18. Strugarek Krzysztof 1987 ŁKS Łomża
19. Szałek Jakub 1987 KP Police
20. Szczęsny Wojciech 1990 Arsenal London FC
21. Tytoń Przemysław 1987 Górnik Łęczna

 

[jimorrizon]

List of players called up by Mexico:

GK: Alfonso Blanco, Rodolfo Cota y Jesús Gallardo.

DF: Patricio Araujo, Christian Bermúdez, Alejandro Castro, Julio César Domínguez, Efraín Juárez, Arturo Ledesma,
Osmar Mares y Héctor Moreno.

MD: Adrián Aldrete, Omar Esparza, Javier Hernández, Jorge Hernández y Juan Silva.

ST: Pablo Barrera, Giovani Dos Santos, Daniel Guerrero, Carlos Vela y César Villaluz.

 

[Kibe Kru]

Brazil will have these players:

GK
Cássio (Grêmio)
Felipe (Santos)
Muriel (Internacional)

Def
Luizão (Cruzeiro)
David (Palmeiras)
David Marinho (Benfica)
Edson (Figueirense)

Full backs
Eduardo (Corinthians)
Amaral (Palmeiras)
Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Carlão (Coritiba)

Midfielders
Ji-Paraná (Internacional)
Lucas (Grêmio)
Renato Augusto (Flamengo)
Anderson (Manchester United)
Roberto (Atlético-PR)
Leandro Lima (São Caetano)
Carlos Eduardo (Grêmio)
Tchô (Atlético-MG)
William (Corinthians)

Forwards
Jô (CSKA-RUS)
Alexandre Pato (Internacional)
Luiz Adriano (Shakhtar Donestk)
Guilherme (Cruzeiro)
Diogo (Portuguesa)

 

[MaSsiVe]

Leandro Lima is just about a Porto player
can you give me your opinion on him Kibe, is he a quality prospect?

 

[Kibe Kru]

I don't know much about him, but he's not as good as Anderson.

 

[Filipower]

duh.

 

[Kibe Kru]

ah well... it was either that or posting his FM stats