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Juve triumph in dramatic final-day fight

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com recalls a thrilling conclusion to the 1973 Serie A title race, when the leaders going into the round lost an eight-goal thriller and a late wonder goal allowed one of their rivals to clinch the Scudetto.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT

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

Ba eyeing maiden silverware

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

After seeing Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-final with his winner against Manchester United, forward Demba Ba is eyeing up his first piece of silverware, while goalkeeper Petr Cech is keen to on with UEFA Europa League action.

Ferguson laments 'unbelievable' Cech save

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:36:00 GMT

Following his side's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reflected on Petr Cech's 61st minute save to deny Javier Hernandez from close range.

Records and milestones on the road to Brazil

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:33:00 GMT

Son Heungmin, Adrian Mutu and Sergio Ramos are among the stars of FIFA.com's latest stats reviews, which also looks at contrasting fortunes for Brazil and the Netherlands.

Spain triumph, Montenegro hold firm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up another massive evening of European Brazil 2014 qualifying highlighted by a crucial win for world champions Spain on their trip to Paris, while Montenegro and England remain evenly poised after a hard-fought draw.

Vydra at the double in Czech win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:25:00 GMT

A brace from Matej Vydra and a stoppage time strike from Daniel Kolar in a 3-0 win over Armenia kept Czech Republic in the hunt for FIFA World Cup qualification.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:45:00 GMT

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

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Danes drop Czech Republic with second-half surge

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:48:00 GMT

Denmark earned a solid 3-0 win over hosts czech Republic with three second-half goals to give the Danes their first win in Group B.

Pressure on in Europe as Brazil 2014 draws nearer

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to today's 24 qualifying matches in Europe, with the meeting of Croatia and Serbia just one of several tasty encounters in prospect.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

This week, as we round up some the catchiest utterances from the last seven days, we hear from the presidents of Bayern Munich, Palermo and Inter Milan, Luiz Felipe Scolari on his return to A Seleção and an excited Boris Becker.

Spurs survive Inter scare, Torres saves Chelsea

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:03:00 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals despite a 4-1 loss at Inter Milan, while Fernando Torres was the hero as Chelsea joined their London rivals in the last eight after beating Steaua Bucharest.

Gallant Gunners bow out despite win in Munich

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:09:00 GMT

Despite a tough 2-0 win over hosts Bayern Munich and levelling the aggregate score at 3-3, Arsenal couldn't find the necessary third away goal at the Allianz Arena to keep their UEFA Champions League campaign alive.

Chelsea charge back, Rovers hold Millwall

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:51:00 GMT

Two second half Chelsea goals from Eden Hazard and Ramires cancelled out two early Manchester United strikes, while Blackburn Rovers drew 0-0 with Millwall to force a replay for both FA Cup quarter-finals.

Blues edge through, Ajax outed on penalties

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:06:00 GMT

Chelsea needed a late goal to beat Sparta Prague, Liverpool were edged on away goals, another former European king was outed as Ajax lost on penalties, while Viktoria Plzen are into the last 16 for the first time ending Napoli's run.

FIFA President mourns Zikan death

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:05:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Czechoslovakia forward Zdenek Zikan.

Chelsea target long Europa run, Liverpool on brink

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:40:00 GMT

Thursday's UEFA Europa League action has English clubs in the spotlight with European champions Chelsea holding a slender lead over Sparta Prague, Liverpool with little room to move and Tottenham visiting Lyon with the tie well poised.

Baros rejoins Banik Ostrava

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:20:00 GMT

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros has rejoined Czech top-flight side Banik Ostrava after parting company with Turkish giants Galatasaray last week, Banik announced on Monday.

Schalke stumble again, Dortmund remain in second

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:15:00 GMT

Despite Michel Bastos' two strikes, Schalke had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Mainz and Marco Reus' hat-trick kept Borussia Dortmund second in the Bundesliga table after their 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Zenit outgun Liverpool, Bale shines for Spurs

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:59:00 GMT

Holders Atletico Madrid were toppled 2-0 by Rubin Kazan and Zenit St Petersburg beat Liverpool by the same margin, while two stunning Gareth Bale goals edged Tottenham past Lyon as the UEFA Europa League knockout stage began.

Zola looks to the next generation

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:05:00 GMT

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has said his former club is in a “painful” period of transition, similar to his final days at the club. The Watford manager also spoke to FIFA.com about his managerial style and focus on youth.

Baros departs Galatasaray

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:24:00 GMT

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros, 31, has left Turkish giants Galatasaray by mutual consent, it was announced on Wednesday with the forward failing to make a first-team appearance all season.

English quartet headline Europa hopefuls

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:04:00 GMT

Last season's European champions Chelsea headline a quartet of English clubs harbouring UEFA Europa League dreams as the competition resumes with the Blues visiting Sparta Prague.

Nedved: Juve ready for Celtic mission

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:04:00 GMT

Following Saturday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina, Juventus director Pavel Nedved believes his club is ready to go for their mid-week UEFA Champions League tie with Celtic.

Czechs ease past Turkey, Spain defeat Uruguay

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:09:00 GMT

Czech Republic beat struggling Turkey with a 2-0 friendly win and Carles Puyol earned his 100th cap in Spain's win over Uruguay in a full day of international football.

Kadlec carries on Czech tradition

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:25:00 GMT

The name Kadlec is synonymous in Czech football with quality. Following in the footsteps of Miroslav and Michal, there now seems to be another player with that surname who is ready to shine. Step forward, Vaclav Kadlec.

Skrtel, Cech win national awards

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:33:00 GMT

Liverpool central defender Martin Skrtel has been named Slovakian player of the year for the fourth time, while Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has received the Czech Republic award for the sixth time.

Zeman discusses formations, praises Destro

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:43:00 GMT

Zdenek Zeman has stated why Roma using a 3-4-3 was only a temporary arrangement, despite its success against Fiorentina, and hailed Mattia Destro.

Sparta Prague sign Lafata

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Sparta Prague have signed David Lafata, Czech Republic's top scorer in each of the last two seasons, from Jablonec.

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.

Chelsea head to Prague, Reds draw Zenit

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:11:00 GMT

The draw has been made for the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League, with Chelsea facing Sparta Prague and Liverpool left to take on Zenit St Petersburg.

Benitez: Chelsea are enjoying their football

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Rafa Benitez has discussed Chelsea's win over Monterrey and forthcoming Japan 2012 final against Corinthians.

Cech: This is a special competition

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:04:00 GMT

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech talks exclusively to FIFA.com about the Blues' journey to the FIFA Club World Cup, how the club has changed in recent years, and the goalkeepers he rates.

Goalless draw goodbyes Bilbao's San Mames

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:58:00 GMT

The last ever European game at Athletic Bilbao's 100-year-old San Mames turned out to be an anti-climax as the home side played out a UEFA Europa League scoreless draw against Sparta Prague.

Plzen upset champions, Lazio on top

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:59:00 GMT

Viktoria Plzen stunned UEFA Europa League holders Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 win to top Group B, while Lazio cruised to victory at Maribor to finish top of Group J ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.

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.

Bony: We need to keep our feet on the ground

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:29:00 GMT

Vitesse frontman Wilfried Bony speaks to FIFA.com about overcoming tight marking, his team’s chances of winning the Eredivisie title and the importance of stability.

Rosicky: The fans must get behind Arsenal

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Tomas Rosicky understands the Arsenal followers' frustations but has urged them to get behind the team, while Arsene Wenger has discussed missing out on top spot in their UEFA Champions League group.

Club stars talk up Japan showpiece

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT

With the ninth FIFA Club World Cup kicking off today, FIFA.com talked to members of all seven participating teams, from Fernando Torres to Egyptian ace Gedo. Join us for a multimedia tour.

Russians overcome Italians as English held

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 23:02:00 GMT

There were notable wins for Rubin Kazan and Anzhi Makhachkala, beating Inter Milan and Udinese, while Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Liverpool all played out draws in the UEFA Europa League.

Five goalkeepers shortlisted for FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2012

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:25:00 GMT

The names of the goalkeepers in the running to make the FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2012 have been announced.

Brazilian futsal kings reign supreme

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the action from Thailand 2012, where A Seleção clinched the world title for a fifth time after overcoming old foes Spain in the final.

Ibra turns on the style, France impress again

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up a big night of international action across the globe highlighted by an impressive win for France in Italy, a Zlatan Ibrahimovic masterclass and Saudi Arabia denying Argentina.

Drama, draws and dazzling displays

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:06:00 GMT

A busy night of international football saw France claim a late win against Italy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Luis Suarez shine, while Saudi Arabia claimed a famous draw with Argentina.

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.

Knockout casualties out but not down

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com gathers reaction from the eight teams who bowed out from the round of 16 at Thailand 2012, with all but a couple able to look on the bright side.

Favourites march on

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the concluding day of last 16 action at Thailand 2012, where the favourites went through to complete a purely European and South American quarter-final line-up.

Russia beat Czechs to set up Spain clash

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:57:00 GMT

Russia will play Spain in the last eight at Thailand 2012 in a rematch of the UEFA Futsal EURO final after seeing off Czech Republic 3-0 at the Huamark Indoor Stadium.