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Football | Fifa Confed Cup

Tehau dreams of Barca after goal Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament in his side's 6-1 loss to Nigeria at the Confederations Cup. Read full article

'Revenge not on Brazil's agenda' Brazil left-back Marcelo says his side will not be seeking revenge when they renew acquaintance with Mexico in their second game of the Confederations Cup in Fortaleza on Wednesday. Read full article

Japan look to avoid early exit The task facing both Asian champions Japan and three-time world champions Italy is clear cut in Recife at the Confederations Cup. Read full article

Keshi thankful as Nigeria cruise Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their opening game at the Confederations Cup in Belo Horizonte. Read full article

'Japan will have edge over Italy' Japan are favourites to beat Italy in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday because of their Italian manager and the fact they have had more rest, according to Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli. Read full article

Tahiti capture Olympic spirit by taking part Eddy Etaeta embraced some of the old Olympic spirit of just taking part after his side made their debut in a major international tournament with a 6-1 loss to Nigeria at the Confederations Cup on Monday. Read full article

Oduamadi hat-trick sees off Tahiti African champions Nigeria as expected beat minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their Confederations Cup opening Group B match on Monday in Belo Horizonte, but they were given a run for their money for a while. Read full article

Brazil warns against Confeds disruptions Brazil warned on Monday that it will not allow ongoing nation-wide protests against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to disrupt international football tournaments. Read full article

Spain show that tiki taka is alive Spain's domination of Uruguay in their opening Confederations Cup match suggested that reports of tiki taka's demise are premature, regardless of what happened in the Champions League this season. Read full article

Balotelli the brawn, Pirlo the brain Cesare Prandelli could only congratulate evergreen Andrea Pirlo, while realising once again that Mario Balotelli is still a little green behind the ears. Read full article

Nigeria test for tiny Tahiti in Confed Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta says his motley crew of delivery men, PE teachers and accountants will put their hearts on the line when they tackle Nigeria in the Confederations Cup on Monday. Read full article

Pirlo shows Brazil what they are missing Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo gave Brazilian fans a taste of what they were missing as he marked his 100th international appearance by orchestrating his side's 2-1 win against Mexico. Read full article

Del Bosque lauded for choosing Soldado Spain manager Vicente del Bosque was praised to the skies Monday for his team selection in the 2-1 Confederations Cup defeat of Uruguay. Read full article

Iron Warriors in sound bites Yesterday the Iron Warriors of Tahiti held their first press conference at the Confederation Cup and they were not shy at all. Here are some of their memorable quotes ahead of their first game with Nigeria. Read full article

Nigerian players put demands on hold Nigerian players finally travelled to Brazil and were ready to tackle their first Confederations Cup match on Monday against Tahiti. Read full article

Neymar renews number 10 love affair As Neymar drove a blistering shot into the top-right corner of the Japanese goal in Brazil's Confederations Cup opener on Saturday, he strengthened his claim to one of the most coveted garments in world sport. Read full article

Protests mar Confed for second day Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds as protests marred a second successive day of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in Brazil on Sunday. Read full article

Pedro, Soldado help Spain sink Uruguay Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado helped Spain cruise to a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the Confederations Cup in Recife on Sunday and reinforced their position as tournament favourites. Read full article

Balotelli gives Pirlo-inspired Italy win Mario Balotelli scored the winner and Andrea Pirlo provided the inspiration as Italy beat Mexico 2-1 in their opening Confederations Cup match on Sunday. Read full article

Nigeria complete Confeds line-up The 2013 Confederations Cup now has its full complement of eight teams after Nigeria belatedly arrived in Brazil on Saturday night, hours after the start of the tournament. Read full article