Brazil didn't have things all their own way in their opener against the Irish in Arima, but a pair of brilliant goals from Glaucia saw them win the day 2-1.  

FIFA.com takes a look at the Brazilian Serie A season which is now at the midway point with the title race wide open after long-term leaders Fluminense have seen their lead whittled down.

Defending UAE League champions Al Wahda have appointed Brazilian Adenor Leonardo Bacchi as their coach until the end of the season.

Faltering frontrunners Fluminense have seen their lead at the top cut to just one point following a 2-1 defeat to Guarani as Corinthians, with a match in hand, continue to close in.

The Champions of Europe and South America open their accounts at Trinidad and Tobago 2010 on Monday with demanding tests against hungry challengers.

West African hopefuls Ghana are brimming with confidence ahead of their section opener on Monday, as FIFA.com found out in a chat with coach and captain.

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names from Planet Football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

Corinthians maintained their pursuit of Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro, as Botafogo let a two-goal lead slip at home to Gremio.

Former Manchester City striker Robinho says he feels at home at new club AC Milan, a team he claimes has "Brazilian blood".

FIFA.com look’s at some this past week’s most interesting comments, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic on joining AC Milan, Cesare Prandelli on Antonio Cassano, David Villa on Lionel Messi and Sergio Batista on Spain.

FIFA.com offers users comprehensive coverage of the U-17 women's finals from Trinidad and Tobago, complete with video, interviews and much, much more.

Inter Milan teenager Philippe Coutinho has played down comparisons to Ronaldinho, said Wesley Sneijder deserves this year's FIFA Ballon D’Or and tipped Robinho to prove a great signing for AC Milan.

FIFA.com chatted to teenage playmaker Douglas Costa about life at Shakhtar Donetsk, his character and playing style, and being part of Mano Menezes’s Brazil squad.

 Brazil squad have begun a six-day training camp in the Spanish city of Barcelona under the eye of new coach Mano Menezes.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has thanked club owner Silvio Berlusconi for bankrolling a spending spree just before the transfer window closed.

Brazil, Canada, Republic of Ireland and Ghana come together in T&T 2010's Group D, and it would take a brave pundit to pick a winner in the tight section.

The Fundacão Getulio Vargas (FGV) and CIES signed last week a partnership contract with a view to organising the FIFA/CIES Sports Management Programme in Brazil as from 2011.

Santos took an equal share of third in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a 2-1 home triumph against Avai thanks to goals from Neymar and Marcel, while Sao Paulo defeated Atletico Goianiense.

The second edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick-off this weekend in Trinidad and Tobago with a new crop of future stars eager to mark their mark in front of a global audience.

Qatari side Al Ahli have announced the signing of Brazilian defender Fabiano Eller.