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Thursday 1 January 2009
2007: Education to the fore in Barcelona
The sixth edition of the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup featured a new educational concept with a four-day conference in Barcelona attended by more than 100 coaches, but Europe retained the upper hand on the field.
Thursday 1 January 2009
2005: Europe extend Meridian domination
The fifth version of the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup was held in Turkey in February 2005 with Spain, Portugal, France and the host nation joining forces as Europe lifted the trophy for the third tournament in succession.
Thursday 1 January 2009
2003: Europe enjoy Egyptian experience
The fourth UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup was held in Egypt, where Spain, France, England and Switzerland combined to ensure Europe kept a firm grip on the trophy they had claimed for the first time two years earlier.
Thursday 1 January 2009
2001: New-look format suits Europe
There was a change in format ahead of the third UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup in 2001 with Europe and Africa competing against each other as confederations, and it was the former who came out on top in Italy.
Thursday 1 January 2009
1999: Spain steal the show in South Africa
The second UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup in 1999 was the first to be held on the African continent as South Africa were selected as hosts but it was a European side who lifted the trophy with Spain triumphing in the final.
Thursday 1 January 2009
1997: Nigeria make mark on Meridian launch
The UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup was launched in Lisbon in January 1997 as part of the Meridian Project, a co-operation agreement between UEFA and the African confederation CAF, with Nigeria winning the first event.
Friday 16 March 2007
Roxburgh relishes Meridian success
UEFA's technical director Andy Roxburgh says the 2007 UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup and Conference in Barcelona was a "fascinating" experience for all involved.
Wednesday 7 March 2007
Coaches lay down Meridian legacy
The two head coaches in Barcelona, Iñaki Sáez and Frederick Osam-Duodu, hope the experience gained will stand their players in good stead for the future.
Tuesday 6 March 2007
Eto'o Jr exploits Meridian experience
Etienne Eto'o is keen for his African team-mates to absorb as many lessons as possible from their week in Barcelona to make the most of "a great opportunity".
Monday 5 March 2007
Bojan bidding for greatness
Amid the glittering array of talent on display at the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup local attention was largely focused on 16-year-old FC Barcelona forward Bojan Krkić.
Thursday 1 March 2007
Europe youngsters take the trophy
Africa 0-4 Europe (agg: 1-10) The European Under-18 Selection triumphed again in Barcelona to win the UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup in style.
Thursday 1 March 2007
Coaches praise African improvement
Africa head coach Frederick Osam-Duodu and his Europe counterpart Iñaki Sáez both believe there are plenty of positive signs for the vanquished side in Barcelona.
Tuesday 27 February 2007
Meridian coaches count the positives
Europe's head coach Iñaki Sáez and his African counterpart Frederick Osam-Duodu were both keen to emphasise the plus points after a one-sided first leg.
Tuesday 27 February 2007
Europe majestic in Meridian opener
Europe 6-1 Africa Iñaki Sáez's European Under-18 side produced a scintillating display of attacking football to take a firm grip on the contest.
Tuesday 27 February 2007
Young stars in safe hands
When the 6th UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup kicks off in Barcelona on Tuesday, five of the world's most successful youth coaches will pit their wits against each other.

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