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Koller: An incredible challenge

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:07:00 GMT

Some three months after taking over as Austria coach, Marcel Koller spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his plans, hopes and targets in his new job.

Pogatetz given three-match ban

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:14:00 GMT

Hannover defender Emanuel Pogatetz has been given a three-match ban by the German football federation (DFB) for punching Nurnberg's Philipp Wollscheid.

Milan swoop for Prosenik

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

AC Milan have confirmed today that they have signed young Austrian striker Philipp Prosenik from Chelsea.

Kapfenberg sign two strikers

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Kapfenberg have boosted their squad by signing strikers Nathan Junior and Haruna Babangida, as the Austrian side attempt to climb off the bottom of their domestic table.

Harnik: Austria should follow Swiss model

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

He may have been born and raised in Germany, but Martin Harnik's international allegiance is all Austria. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to the Stuttgart striker.

Harnik handed new Stuttgart deal

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT

Austria forward Martin Harnik has agreed a new three-year contract extension which will see him remain at Stuttgart until 2016, something which has thoroughly pleased coach Bruno Labbadia.

Vastic replaces Daxbacher at Austria Vienna

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Karl Daxbacher has been sacked as coach of Austria Vienna and replaced by former Austria international striker Ivica Vastic, the club has announced.

Herzog becomes Klinsmann's assistant

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:53:00 GMT

Andreas Herzog has agreed to reunite with former club team-mate Jurgen Klinsmann, with the 43-year-old leaving his role at the helm of Austria U-21s to become USA assistant coach.

Manchester duo handed tricky tasks

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:32:00 GMT

The draw for the last 32 and the final 16 of the UEFA Europa League was made today, with Manchester City and Manchester United handed difficult ties against FC Porto and Ajax respectively.

Spurs suffer as group stage concludes

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:13:00 GMT

Birmingham City, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out, while there was joy for qualified AZ Alkmaar, Club Brugge and Rubin Kazan, as the UEFA Europa League group stage concluded.

Victory not enough for Vienna

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:16:00 GMT

Michael Liendl and Nacer Barazite were on target as Austria Vienna won 2-0 at home to Malmo, but the victory was not enough to seem through to the knockout stages.

Leonardo disappointed by Europa exit

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Sporting director Leonardo has spoken of his disappointment at seeing Paris St Germain go out of the UEFA Europa League, but praised players' performances as they beat Athletic Bilbao 4-2.

Wisla profit as PSG, Fulham exit

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham have both suffered surprisingly early exits from the UEFA Europa League, while the likes of Lazio, Twente, Wisla Krakow and Stoke City are through to the last 32.

Foda, Sturm Graz to part ways

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:58:00 GMT

This is to be Franco Foda's last season at the helm of Sturm Graz, the club announced today, after the reigning champions were unable to agree terms with their title-winning coach.

Stoke saved late, Sporting progress

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:04:00 GMT

Stoke City are into the UEFA Europa League knockout stages after drawing with Dynamo Kyiv, Sporting ensured qualification as group winners, but a surprise defeat has left Paris Saint-Germain in trouble.

Twente triumph, Schalke seal top spot

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:49:00 GMT

FC Twente beat Fulham 1-0 to leave the Premier League side with work to do in Group K, Schalke sealed first place in Group J, while Lokomotiv Moscow booked their place in the knockout stages.

Lokomotiv beat Graz to progress

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:25:00 GMT

A 3-1 win at home to Sturm Graz tonight ensured that Lokomotiv Moscow progressed to the UEFA Europa League knockout stages, with Maicon, Dmitri Sychev and Dennis Glushakov bagging the goals.

Von Heesen to coach Kapfenberg

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:26:00 GMT

Thomas von Heesen is the new coach of Kapfenberg, who currently sit bottom of the Austrian league, having agreed a deal until the end of the season.

Austria Wien take over at the top

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:28:00 GMT

While Admira Wacker Modling relinquished top spot in Austria, three Super League clubs crashed out in the last 16 of the Swiss Cup. FIFA.com rounds up the latest action from the two Alpine nations.

Linz: I'm in with a shout for Austria

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:57:00 GMT

Austria Vienna captain and top scorer Roland Linz spoke to FIFA.com about his role at club level and his hopes for a recall under new national team boss Marcel Koller.

Admira slip while Basel set pace

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:34:00 GMT

As FC Admira Wacker Modling's lead gradually melts away in Austria, FC Basel continue to cruise at the top of the Swiss Super League. FIFA.com catches up on the latest from the two Alpine nations.

Development in Costa Rica, wins for Brazil

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the latest developments in the world of Futsal, just one year out from start of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand.

Germany, Uruguay lay down markers

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:56:00 GMT

Tuesday’s friendly internationals saw Germany record a resounding victory over the Dutch and Uruguay pull off a memorable success in Italy. England and USA both won, while France and Spain settled for draws.

Front-runners consolidate as rivals falter

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:58:00 GMT

Basel extended their lead in Switzerland, with Trenkwalder Admira continuing their remarkable run in Austria. FIFA.com reviews the action in the Alpine leagues.

Five teams through as Spurs stutter

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:10:00 GMT

PSV Eindhoven, Twente, Anderlecht, Legia Warsaw, and Athletic Bilbao have all ensured their passage in to the last 32 in the UEFA Europa League, while Tottenham Hotspur will have to wait after a loss to Rubin Kazan.

Basel take top, Admira keep going

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:40:00 GMT

FC Basel knocked Lucerne off top spot in Switzerland, but newbies Trenkwalder Admira continue to blaze a trail in Austria. FIFA.com reviews the action.

Basel back on track, Admira stretch lead

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:32:00 GMT

FC Basel’s recovery gained pace in Switzerland, while promoted Trenkwalder Admira extended their lead in Austria. FIFA.com reviews the action in the Alpine leagues.

Udinese, Schalke stun as Fulham falter

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:31:00 GMT

Udinese scored two last-gasp goals to defeat Atletico Madrid, while Schalke ran out 5-0 winners over Steaua Bucharest, and ten-man Fulham lost 1-0 to Wisla Krakow in the UEFA Europa League.

Kazakhs, Austria end with draw

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:48:00 GMT

Kazakhstan and Austria concluded their UEFA EURO 2012 campaigns with a 0-0 draw after both sides failed to make the most of their chances at the Astana Arena.

Greece, Belgium push for qualification

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Greece moved into pole position in UEFA EURO 2012 qualification Group F after beating fellow contenders Croatia 2-0, while Belgium beat Kazakhstan 4-1 to move into second in Group A at Turkey's expense.

Mertesacker: Everyone is motivated for Turkey

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:03:00 GMT

Per Mertesacker has said his Germany side will be giving their all against Turkey in their UEFA EURO 2012 Group A qualifier as everyone wants to prove themselves, while Belgium also compete for a finals berth.

Koller to take over as Austria coach

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:51:00 GMT

Marcel Koller has been announced as the next Austrian national team coach, with the former Switzerland international set to take over on 1 November.

Alpine duo sitting pretty

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:19:00 GMT

Promoted Trenkwalder Admira are making headlines in Austria, with Lucerne setting a hot pace in Switzerland. FIFA.com reviews the state of play in the Alpine leagues.

Atletico draw, Spurs, Schalke convince

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:11:00 GMT

Juanfran scored late to rescue a 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw for Atletico Madrid against Rennes, while Christian Fuchs' double helped Schalke to a 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa, and Tottenham Hotspur beat Shamrock Rovers.

Harnik happy with fortunate goal

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:33:00 GMT

Martin Harnik has revealed his luck in opening the scoring during Stuttgart's 2-1 win at Freiburg last night, while the hosts' coach Marcus Sorg felt his team lacked fortune in front of goal.

Lazio, Celtic struggle as Europa begins

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Italian giants Lazio were fortunate to escape with a draw against Romanian side Vaslui in their opening UEFA Europa League clash while Celtic were beaten and Sporting Lisbon, PSV and Besiktas picked up wins.

Constantini contract will not be renewed

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:02:00 GMT

The Austrian Football Federation confirmed today that Dietmar Constantini will not be offered a new contract as Austria coach following the team's poor showing in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying.

Trio book 2012 berths

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:44:00 GMT

In an exciting night of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying action, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands all won to secure their places at next summer's tournament, while England took a step closer to joining them.

La Roja right on Germany’s heels

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:21:00 GMT

Reigning world champions Spain are looking likely to follow Germany through to the finals of UEFA EURO 2012 this Tuesday, while Russia, France, the Dutch and England can also make strides.

Low pleased with early qualification

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:36:00 GMT

After watching Germany seal qualification for UEFA EURO 2012, coach Joachim Low praised his side's attacking style, while forwards Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski have set their sights on the title.

Germany down Austria to qualify

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:01:00 GMT

Germany cruised to an emphatic 6-2 win over Austria in their Group A match, booking their place in UEFA EURO 2012 in convincing fashion.

Hannover take Royer from Ried

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:17:00 GMT

Austria midfielder Daniel Royer has completed a transfer from SV Ried to Bundesliga side Hannover, the 21-year-old signing a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Injury forces Gomez to withdraw

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:24:00 GMT

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has withdrawn from the Germany squad for their upcoming fixtures against Austria and Poland due to injury, and has been replaced by Cacau.

Mertesacker makes return for Germany

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:08:00 GMT

Joachim Low has named his 23-man Germany squad for matches against Austria and Poland next month, with defender Per Mertesacker returning after injury.

Schalke cruise, Braga scrape through

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:09:00 GMT

Schalke cruised back from a first-leg deficit to beat HJK 6-1 and secure their place in the UEFA Europa League group stage, while Atletico Madrid eased past Vitoria, and Braga narrowly beat Young Boys.

Alaba: Music motivates me

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:54:00 GMT

Emerging midfielder David Alaba speaks to FIFA.com about adapting to life in Germany from an early age, playing for Bayern Munich, the importance of music and his Austria ambitions.

Arsenal, Benfica book group stage berths

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:36:00 GMT

Arsenal secured a 3-1 aggregate win over Udinese to book their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage, while Benfica and Lyon saw off Twente and Rubin Kazan respectively.

Wolves' Maierhofer returns home

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:16:00 GMT

Austrian international Stefan Maierhofer has signed a two-year deal with Salzburg, ending a two-year stint in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Brazil's youngsters return to the top

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:16:00 GMT

Eight years after their last FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph, Brazil lifted the trophy for the fifth time in front of record-breaking crowds at Colombia 2011.

Pokrivac and Salzburg part company

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:23:00 GMT

Croatian international Nikola Pokrivac has parted company with FC Red Bull Salzburg.