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Belgium move clear, Portugal claim key win

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:01:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews Friday's matchday in European qualifying for Brazil 2014 as Belgium and Portugal improved their prospects, while Croatia and Montenegro both stumbled at home.

Crunch time for Portugal in Europe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:09:00 GMT

Russia's trip to face an under-pressure Portugal side is arguably the highlight of an intriguing programme of European Zone qualifiers on Friday, which also includes Belgium-Serbia, Czech Republic-Italy and Austria-Sweden.

Who should your club sign?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you reckon your club should sign in January 2013.

UEFA confirm multi-city EURO 2020

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:50:00 GMT

UEFA have confirmed that UEFA EURO 2020 will not take place in a single country, instead being staged across multiple cities around the continent.

Champs bow out as last 16 finalised

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:38:00 GMT

The line-up for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete with holders Chelsea eliminated, while Juventus, Celtic and Galatasaray claimed the last three berths on offer. FIFA.com reviews the final group stage action.

Bayern top group after BATE stroll

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:19:00 GMT

Bayern Munich sealed top spot in UEFA Champions League Group F after they beat BATE Borisov 3-1 at the Allianz Arena.

Decisive duels to shape last-16 line-up

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Benfica, Celtic, Chelsea, Cluj, Galatasaray and Juventus are fighting it out for the three remaining slots in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. FIFA.com looks ahead.

Lille come to life at BATE

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:06:00 GMT

Lille finally broke their UEFA Champions League duck for the season with a 2-0 victory at BATE Borisov, Djibril Sidibe and Gianni Bruno hitting the goals in the first half.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

United advance, Bhoys stun Barça

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:14:00 GMT

A dramatic goal-laden night in the UEFA Champions League saw Manchester United become the third team to reach the last 16, Celtic claim a famous win over Barcelona, and champions Chelsea shade Shakhtar with a last-gasp strike.

Valencia complete BATE double

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:06:00 GMT

Valencia completed the double in UEFA Champions League Group F with a 4-2 win over Belarus outfit BATE Borisov to stay level on points with pacesetters Bayern Munich

Knockout stage in sight

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:46:00 GMT

A host of teams have the opportunity to secure early passage to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage when Europe's premier club competition resumes on Tuesday and Wednesday. FIFA.com previews all the action.

Soldado: Me and Valencia needed that

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:56:00 GMT

After hitting all three goals in Valencia's victory over BATE Borisov, Roberto Soldado has discussedwhat it meant for himself and his team.

Champs defeated as big guns struggle

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:57:00 GMT

It proved a tough evening for some of Europe's biggest clubs as Barcelona and Manchester United edged narrow wins, while champions Chelsea were beaten at Shakhtar Donetsk. FIFA.com reviews the UEFA Champions League action.

Soldado-inspired Valencia beat BATE

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:05:00 GMT

BATE Borisov were brought back to earth with a thud Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League as Roberto Soldado's hat-trick earned Valencia a 3-0 win.

Seven sides out to maintain perfect start

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:05:00 GMT

Seven sides have 100 per cent records to defend on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League: big guns Porto, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, and the surprise duo of Malaga and BATE Borisov.

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Bressan stars as Belarus down Georgia

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:43:00 GMT

Renan Bressan scored the first and set up the second as Belarus cruised to a 2-0 win at home to Georgia in Group I of European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Pedro spurs surging Spaniards past Belarus

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:31:00 GMT

Barcelona forward Pedro Rodriguez netted a hat-trick as Spain comfortably made it two wins from two in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying with a thumping 4-0 victory over Belarus in Minsk.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Martinez back in Spain squad

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recalled Javi Martinez in place of the injured Gerard Pique as his only change for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and France.

Hleb hails BATE's Bayern triumph

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:55:00 GMT

Key BATE Borisov midfielder Aleksandr Hleb says his side have greater ambitions after the Belarusians went top of their UEFA Champions League group following a historic 3-1 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Continental elite enjoy away success

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:40:00 GMT

Five clubs enjoyed UEFA Champions League success away from home including Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea, however Bayern Munich suffered a surprise defeat at BATE Borisov. FIFA.com reviews all the action.

BATE extend lead with Bayern shocker

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:20:00 GMT

BATE Borisov claimed one of the biggest scalps in their history after stunning in-form Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Dinamo Stadion to open up a three-point lead at top of UEFA Champions League Group F.

Heavyweights hit the road

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League group stage, which sees many of the competition's top contenders setting off on their travels around the continent.

Champs begin slowly, trio of former winners shine

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:52:00 GMT

Holders Chelsea commenced their UEFA Champions League title defence with a home draw against Juventus, while continental elite Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all opened their respective campaigns with victory.

BATE stun Lille with first-half salvo

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:52:00 GMT

A remarkable three-goal salvo in the first half gave BATE Borisov a first-ever UEFA Champions League win on Wednesday, 3-1 at Lille, to leave the French club facing a huge task to rescue their campaign.

One crown, 32 contenders

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:53:00 GMT

Europe's premier club competition, the UEFA Champions League, begins its group phase this week, with Chelsea-Juventus and Real Madrid-Manchester City the standout fixtures. FIFA.com previews the hunt for continental glory.

Deschamps: It's always good to win

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:48:00 GMT

France manager Didier Deschamps was pleased with his side's three-goal outing against Belarus, however, has warned against complacency in a difficult qualifying group.

Powerhouses make steady progress

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action from Europe on a positive evening for the continent's major nations, although both Germany and Spain were made to work overtime before collecting wins.

France beat Belarus for strong start

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:01:00 GMT

Thanks to first-time international goals from Etienne Capoue and Christophe Jallet, and an insurance strike from Franck Ribery, France secured a 3-1 win over Belarus in Brazil 2014 qualifying.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Big guns hit ground running

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:56:00 GMT

The likes of England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal made winning starts to European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Italy were held to a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.

Georgia start strong in qualifying

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:27:00 GMT

Georgia got their FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaign off to a winning start as a fine second-half goal from Tornike Okriashvili saw off the challenge of Belarus.

Valbuena: We can do better than Spain

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:37:00 GMT

Mathieu Valbuena insists France have what it takes to pip Spain to first place in Group I as the European Zone FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers for Brazil 2014 begin on Friday evening.

Road to Brazil begins in Europe

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:41:00 GMT

All 53 European member associations will be involved in the first round of FIFA World Cup preliminaries this Friday and Saturday as the road to Brazil begins in the Old Continent.

Menez back for France

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:04:00 GMT

Jeremy Menez has been recalled to the France squad for the FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers against Finland and Belarus in early September.

Great football in Great Britain

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:37:00 GMT

Mexico were crowned Olympic champions as Brazil’s hoodoo in the competition continued at the climax of an enthralling tournament played in iconic locations across the United Kingdom.

Last eight learn their fate

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:15:00 GMT

On a day which saw 720 minutes of footballing action at the 2012 Olympics, the quarter-final line-up was decided with some unfancied names still in contention and favourites leaving London.

Egypt beat Belarus to reach quarters

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Egypt will face either Japan or Honduras in the quarter-finals at London 2012 after beating Belarus 3-1 at Glasgow's Hampden Park.

Last chance for last-eight hopefuls

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:01:00 GMT

The line-up for the quarter-finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 will be decided on Wednesday, when the final round of group games takes place.

Bressan: We stood up to Brazil

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:56:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Brazil-born Belarus midfielder Renan Bardini Bressan about scoring against his homeland, and his adopted country’s chances of advancing to the last eight of London 2012.

Stars dazzle as Spain crash out

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 22:37:00 GMT

Ryan Giggs, Neymar and Giovani dos Santos were among the goalscorers on a momentous day of men's action that culminated in Spain's shock elimination. FIFA.com rounds up the action.

Neymar's brilliance undoes Belarus

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Neymar scored one magnificent goal and made another two as Brazil reached the quarter-finals at London 2012 with a 3-1 win over Belarus at Old Trafford.

Key games await gold medal favourites

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:45:00 GMT

Matchday 2 of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 is a pivotal one, as the likes of Brazil look to book their place in the last eight, while fellow favourites Spain have work to do.

Rafael feeling right at home

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:31:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Brazil full-back Rafael on his goalscoring contribution to Brazil's opener at London 2012, playing for his country at Old Trafford, and his twin brother's move away from Manchester.

Brazil impress, Spain shocked on opening day

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:31:00 GMT

A fascinating opening day saw Brazil glitter at times in their quest for gold, Spain stunned by a slick Japan side, Uruguay forced to come from behind and Great Britain's return to the Olympic stage spoiled by a late Senegal strike.

Belarus kick off with Kiwi victory

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:37:00 GMT

Belarus began their Olympic campaign with a 1-0 victory against New Zealand, with Dmitry Baga's header on the stroke of half-time enough to secure three points in Group C.

Stars assemble on opening day

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:14:00 GMT

Neymar, Ryan Giggs and Luis Suarez are just a few of the big names in action on Day 1 of the Men's Olympic Tournament, with all 16 teams in action.