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Moyes hails signing, Jelavic talks targets

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT

Everton manager David Moyes has expressed his delight at the signing of striker Nikica Jelavic, who has discussed taking a step up on the career ladder and his desire to score goals and win trophies.

Everton secure Jelavic signature

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:53:00 GMT

Everton have confirmed the signing of striker Nikica Jelavic from Rangers, the 26-year-old Croatian agreeing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club.

Corluka joins Leverkusen on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT

Verdran Corluka has made the from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayer Leverkusen on loan, with the Croatian full-back set to spend the rest of the season in the Bundesliga.

Lakic heads to Hoffenheim

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:52:00 GMT

Hoffenheim have signed Croatian striker Srdjan Lakic on loan from Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg, despite having denied their interest in the player earlier.

Lovren extends Lyon deal until 2016

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:08:00 GMT

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren has committed his future to Lyon until the end of the 2015/16 campaign.

EURO in sight, World Cup in mind

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

With the UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 fast approaching, 14 European nations are anticipating the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 play-off draw. FIFA.com looks ahead to both.

Zaragoza sign Dujmovic

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:24:00 GMT

Real Zaragoza have signed Croatia international Tomislav Dujmovic from Dynamo Moscow on loan until the end of the season, the Primera Division strugglers have announced.

Happy birthday to you!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:08:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks forward to a week of birthdays in the footballing world, including African stars El-Hadji Diouf, Seydou Keita and Karim Haggui as well as former Yugoslavian legends Pedrag Mijatovic and Alen Boksic.

Spurs stall at home to Wolves

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur's challenge for the Premier League title suffered a damaging blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, who led at half-time through Steven Fletcher.

Gone but never forgotten

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:43:00 GMT

Once again the football family lost some great figures during the past 12 months. FIFA.com pays tribute to those who passed away in 2011, including Florian Albert, Socrates and Gary Speed.

Modric does not want move in January

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:36:00 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric says it is very unlikely that he will leave the north London club in the January transfer window, but has not ruled out a switch at the end of the season.

Tears, tragedies and triumphs

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:11:00 GMT

With the group stages decided and teams awaiting tomorrow's draw for the knockout rounds, FIFA.com takes the chance to relive the action with a run-down of the tournament so far in numbers.

Jelavic double sees Rangers past Hibs

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:50:00 GMT

Rangers maintained their lead at the summit of the Scottish Premier League with a 2-0 victory at Hibernian, Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic scoring both goals in the second half.

Olic 'not happy' at Bayern

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Bayern Munich forward Ivica Olic has said he is not happy at the Bundesliga club and is eyeing a move by the summer should he not receive more playing time.

Defeat spells end for Dinamo coach

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:19:00 GMT

Krunoslav Jurcic has been dismissed as coach of Dinamo Zagreb, following the side's humiliating 7-1 defeat at home to Lyon in the UEFA Champions League last night.

Mancunian misery as four progress

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:11:00 GMT

The UEFA Champions League group phase reached a dramatic finale as both Manchester sides crashed out while goal-hungry Lyon sensationally advanced along with CSKA Moscow, Basel and Napoli.

Lyon hit seven for last-16 miracle

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:21:00 GMT

Lyon scored six goals in the second half, while Bafetimbi Gomis netted four times himself, to clinch a 7-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb and an unlikely place in the UEFA Champions League last 16.

Olic: I'll be gone by summer

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:32:00 GMT

A lack of playing time is top of Ivica Olic's agenda at the moment, with the striker planning to leave Bayern Munich because of it but reassuring national coach Slaven Bilic that he will be fit enough for Croatia at UEFA EURO 2012.

Big guns reflect on tough draw

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT

There was a cautious tone amongst the voices of Europe's elite nations, as all were expecting a tough time of it at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals, with many of the favourites being drawn together.

Germans close on Dutch, England go fifth

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Spain maintained pole position on the global ladder, while third-placed Germany closed on the Netherlands and England jumped two spots to fifth. Elsewhere, Croatia, Czech Republic and Ecuador make ground.

Safe passage for Bayern, Inter, Benfica

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:11:00 GMT

Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Benfica all eased into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, the Germans and Italians going through as group winners.

Six-goal Real down Dinamo

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:54:00 GMT

Real Madrid stormed into the lead, scoring three goals with the first nine minutes before sealing an emphatic 6-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League to seal top spot in Group D.

Last 16 places ready to be claimed

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:57:00 GMT

Manchester City head to Naples, while Manchester United host Benfica as a handful of sides vie for passage to the Round of 16 on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League.

Spain, Netherlands join co-hosts as top seeds

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:37:00 GMT

Spain have been joined by the Netherlands and co-hosts Poland and Ukraine in the top group seeds for the UEFA EURO 2012 finals draw, which is set to take place in Kyiv on 2 December.

Portugal among final four qualifiers

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Portugal overcame stubborn resistance from Bosnia-Herzegovina to join Croatia, Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland as the final four teams to qualify for UEFA EURO 2012. FIFA.com has all the details.

Croatia hold Turkey for EURO berth

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:18:00 GMT

Croatia have booked their place at the UEFA EURO 2012 finals after securing a 0-0 draw with Turkey in their play-off second leg to seal a 3-0 aggregate victory.

Rummenigge rules out January sales

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:06:00 GMT

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has stressed that Bayern Munich will not be selling any of their players, including want-away forward Ivica Olic, in January, and discussed their forthcoming battle with Borussia Dortmund.

Mandzukic: This is our big chance

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Mario Mandzukic exclusively recalls the first leg of the UEFA EURO 2012 play-off in Turkey and his unshakeable belief that Croatia will participate in Poland/Ukraine.

Olic considers Bayern future

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Ivica Olic remains unsure of his future at Bayern Munich, with the Croatian international conscious that continuing to sit on the bench could cost him a UEFA EURO 2012 place.

Triumphant trio poised to progress

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:53:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic all took giant strides towards qualifying for UEFA EURO 2012, but Portugal were left with plenty of work to do after a stalemate in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Croatia on brink after Turkey rout

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:11:00 GMT

Croatia are firm favourites to qualify for UEFA EURO 2012 after a classy 3-0 win in the first leg of their play-off against Turkey on Friday.

Corluka: EUROs our only motivation

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Croatian international defender Vedran Corluka has said the memories of their UEFA EURO 2008 play-off defeat to Turkey will not drive them in Istanbul tomorrow, only the thought of EURO 2012 qualification.

Emre: Turkey must qualify at all costs

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:01:00 GMT

Turkey captain Emre Belozoglu speaks to FIFA.com about their upcoming play-off with Croatia, his belief that they can compete with the elite at UEFA EURO 2012, and his own international future.

Eight pursue play-off progress

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs which has served up a handful of intriguing fixtures, including a grudge match between Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina, and new faces Montenegro against Czech Republic.

Madrid cruise, Benfica denied

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:19:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest UEFA Champions League action as Real Madrid secured a last 16 berth, while there were wins for Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and both Manchester clubs on a positive night for the continent's elite.

Ajax alive with Dinamo romp

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:19:00 GMT

Ajax ran out convincing winners over Dinamo Zagreb in their Group D encounter, scoring four unanswered goals through Gregory van der Wiel, Miralem Sulejmani, Siem de Jong and Nicolas Lodeiro.

Croatia name squad for Turkey play-off

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:35:00 GMT

Slaven Bilic has named his squad for their UEFA EURO 2012 play-off against Turkey in nine days time, with the coach saying he believes he has a squad of players with the experience to progress.

Olic: I need to play more

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:56:00 GMT

Ivica Olic has revealed his frustration at a lack of playing time with Bayern Munich, with the Croatia striker having only made five appearances as a substitute so far this season.

Ajax impress to see off Zagreb

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:03:00 GMT

Ajax secured their first victory in Group D of the UEFA Champions League as Derk Boerrigter and Christian Eriksen both scored in the second half to seal a 2-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Bilic relishing revenge against Turkey

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic is relishing the opportunity to avenge his side's loss to Turkey in the UEFA EURO 2008 quarter-finals as they vie for a place at EURO 2012 in the qualifying play-offs.

Play-offs pitch Ireland against Estonia

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:10:00 GMT

The UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs draw was made today, with Republic of Ireland to face Estonia, Turkey handed a tie with Croatia, Czech Republic paired with Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina going up against Portugal.

The flawless, troubled and triumphant

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:01:00 GMT

With 240 matches played among nine qualifying groups, FIFA.com reviews the most memorable moments from the 13-month-long qualifying campaign for next summer's UEFA EURO 2012.

Czechs, Ireland among seeded sides

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:22:00 GMT

UEFA announced today that Croatia, Czech Republic, Portugal and Republic of Ireland will be the four seeded teams in tomorrow's draw for the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs.

Twelve seats filled at EURO table

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:20:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up an intriguing final round of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying matches as France, Russia, Greece, Denmark and Sweden all advanced, leaving eight contenders to play-off for the four remaining tickets.

Croatia play-off bound despite win

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Croatia must wait to discover whether they will qualify for UEFA EURO 2012 as they will have to contest a play-off after finishing second in Group F despite this evening's victory over Latvia.

Greece make late call-ups for Georgia

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Greece have had to bring an two emergency call-ups ahead of their final, and crucial, UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier, requiring a draw against Georgia to make it through as Group B winners.

England join EURO elite

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews an exciting night of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying action that saw England secure their place at next year’s finals, and Montenegro and Sweden confirm play-off berths.

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.

Greece seize control at Croatia's expense

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:38:00 GMT

Greece kept their unbeaten run in UEFA EURO 2012 Group F running as they leap-frogged opponents Croatia with a 2-0 win and put them in pole position to claim the automatic qualification spot.

Olic lauds Robben, Neuer

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:27:00 GMT

Ivica Olic has heaped praise on fellow Bayern Munich team-mates Arjen Robben and Manuel Neuer, saying the two of them are up their with the best in the world in their positions.