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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.

Ranocchia: Italy can catch Spain

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Andrea Rannochia feels that Italy, having secured UEFA EURO 2012 qualification from Group C, can match Spain as one of the tournament favourites, while Serbia look to capture second place.

Nordic kings crowned

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:17:00 GMT

With title races drawing to a close across Scandinavia, FIFA.com looks at the teams taking home the trophies in Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands.

Italy take slender edge over Faroes

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:20:00 GMT

Despite a brave attempt from Faroe Islands, a solitary goal from Antonio Cassano sealed a slender victory for Italy to move them one step closer to UEFA EURO 2012 qualification.

Prandelli: I am not Italy’s saviour

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:53:00 GMT

The Azzurri coach has played down his role in their revival and warned his players against complacency against Faroe Islands, while Grant McCann has urged Northern Ireland to beat Serbia.

Gilardino back for Azzurri

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:13:00 GMT

Cesare Prandelli has named his Italy squad for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Slovenia, with striker Alberto Gilardino back among the 24 players called up.

Spain toppled as Germany best Brazil

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:38:00 GMT

Reigning world champions Spain and five-time FIFA World Cup winners Brazil were the big losers in Wednesday’s international friendlies, going down to Italy and Germany respectively.

Worthington: Faroes won't be easy

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:15:00 GMT

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has warned that Faroe Islands will not be an easy team to beat as they chase Group C leaders Slovenia in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying.

Reunion for old friends and foes

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:20:00 GMT

Perennial qualifiers Germany will be expected to dominate Group C of European qualifying, although Sweden, Republic of Ireland and Austria will all be confident of making an impression.

Atletico dealt Norwegian Europa trip

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:11:00 GMT

Atletico Madrid will face Norwegian side Stromsgodset, who last appeared in the UEFA Cup 13 years ago, while Stoke City have been been paired against Hadjuk Split in the UEFA Europa League.

Benfica to face Trabz after UEFA draw

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:33:00 GMT

The draw for the UEFA Champions League has taken place, with a number of exciting ties being thrown up, including Benfica taking on Trabzonspor and Rubin Kazan facing national neighbours Dynamo Kiev.

Germans motor on, Ibra lifts Swedes

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:59:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit a hat-trick as Sweden overwhelmed Finland to improve their qualification hopes, while Germany put a firm foot in the European finals and Faroe Islands upset Estonia.

One last mission for EURO hopefuls

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at what is at stake ahead of the final six UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers of the season on Tuesday, with the likes of Germany and Sweden topping the bill.

Ten-man Slovenia sink Faroes

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:16:00 GMT

A ten-man Slovenia side defeated Faroe Islands 2-0 in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group C, with Valter Birsa scoring and Rogvi Baldvinsson heading in an own-goal to cap of the visitors' win.

Who’ve been the stars of 2010/11?

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which players have impressed you the most during the 2010/11 season across Europe.

Calm before the storm in northern Europe

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:21:00 GMT

As most of the Nordic nations prepare to begin their 2011 league campaigns, FIFA.com takes a tour around Scandinavia to see what lies in wait.

Scotland too feisty for Faroes

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:27:00 GMT

Three first-half goals saw an experimental Scotland side cruise to a 3-0 friendly win over the Faroe Islands as three players scored their first international goals.

Faroe Islands fired up for Scotland clash

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:07:00 GMT

Faroe Islands defender Atli Gregersen believes young team-mates are determined to use tomorrow's international friendly against Scotland to put their team on the map.

Scotland call-ups for Davidson and Caddis

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:04:00 GMT

Murray Davidson and Paul Caddis have been given their first call-ups to the full Soctland squad, graduating from the U-21s, after manager Craig Levein was hit with a raft of injuries.

Scots facing injury crisis for Faroes match

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:43:00 GMT

Scotland manager Craig Levein is in danger of losing nearly half of his original 20-man squad for tomorrow's international with the Faroe Islands following weekend league fixtures.

Nordic nations crown their kings

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:31:00 GMT

FIFA.com provides a rundown of the title races in Scandinavia and the North Atlantic, most of which have reached a conclusion over the past month.

Italy awarded win against Serbia

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:25:00 GMT

Serbia today suffered a setback to their European campaign after UEFA awarded Italy a 3-0 victory for the abandoned UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier held in Genoa earlier this month.

Azeris topple Turkey, Spain march on

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:35:00 GMT

The latest round of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying saw a major shock for Guus Hiddink's Turkey in Azerbaijan, England held at home by Montenegro, while Spain, Germany and Netherlands all claimed maximum points.

Finishing fails Northern Ireland in Faroes

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:25:00 GMT

Poor finishing cost Northern Ireland dear as they were held to a 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands, a major blow after their excellent performance against Italy on Friday.

Slovenia thump islanders

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:54:00 GMT

A Tim Matavz hat-trick helped Slovenia secure their first UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying win this evening at the expense of the Faroe Islands.

French relief, Scandinavian success

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:36:00 GMT

France deservedly won in Bosnia-Herzegovina as fellow strugglers Portugal lost away to Norway, while Sweden, Italy and Germany posted emphatic victories and England saw off Switzerland.

Italy cruise past the Faroes

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:20:00 GMT

Alberto Gilardino ended his 11-month goalscoring drought for Italy in a 5-0 European qualifying triumph over the Faroe Islands tonight.

Prandelli expecting to dominate possession

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:17:00 GMT

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is expecting his team to dominate possession against the Faroe Islands when the two sides meet at the Stadio Artemio Franchi tomorrow.

France stunned as forwards thrive

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT

Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.

Serbia east past the Faroes

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:06:00 GMT

Danko Lazovic set Serbia on their way to a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in their opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying match in Torshavn.

Kerr ready to kick-off EURO qualifiers

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Faroe Islands coach Brian Kerr ahead of this evening’s UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying match with Estonia in Tallinn, which is the first game to be played on the road to Poland/Ukraine.

Another perfect beginning

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:44:00 GMT

For the second time in recent weeks a new predictor has burst onto the scene to claim a signed FIFA World Cup™ winner's jersey.

Kerr backs Nielsen as No1

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:36:00 GMT

Faroe Islands coach Brian Kerr has given goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen a timely boost as he prepares to help Manchester City secure a top-four place.

USA lay down a marker

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Perennial superpowers USA and Germany met once again in the 2010 Algarve Cup final, and it was the Americans who emerged with the trophy.

Stadiums offer the comforts of home

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:11:00 GMT

From Wembley to the Azteca to the Stadio Olimpico in San Marino, national team home stadiums are some of the most prized places on planet football.

A Faroe way to go

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:00 GMT

Faroe Islands jumped 41 places on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, which was their best leap since the global ladder was introduced.

Champions of the north crowned

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:37:00 GMT

As title races reach their conclusion in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, FIFA.com looks at which teams have been toasting championship success.

Next week on FIFA.com

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:47:00 GMT

Can't wait to see what FIFA.com has in store for you next week? Here's a quick look at our forthcoming interviews, stories and match coverage.

Romania finish on winning note

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Romania ended their disappointing South Africa 2010 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Group 7's bottom team, the Faroe Islands.

European quartet stamp tickets

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Italy, Germany, Denmark and Serbia all sealed their places at South Africa 2010 with positive results during Saturday's nervy round of qualifiers.

France stroll to book play-off place

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:37:00 GMT

France beat Faroe Islands 5-0 to secure a play-off place, an Andre-Pierre Gignac brace preceding goals from William Gallas, Nicolas Anelka and Karim Benzema.

Domenech calls on Douchez

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Yoann Gourcuff will miss France's qualifiers against Faroe Islands and Austria through injury, but goalkeeper Nicolas Douchez has been called up.

Faroes stun Lithuania

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Faroe Islands posted their first qualifying win since 2001 against Lithuania, whose faint hopes of reaching South Africa 2010 were all but ended.

England and Serbia on the verge

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:54:00 GMT

England and Serbia will have the chance to reach South Africa 2010 in midweek, while Denmark, Slovakia and Spain could also secure qualification.

Ribery a doubt for Serbia clash

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:04:00 GMT

France could well be without Franck Ribery and Julien Escude for 9 September's crunch encounter in Belgrade after both received knocks against Romania.

Swedes surge as France flounder

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:32:00 GMT

Sweden gave some much-needed impetus to their qualification hopes with a win over Hungary, while France could only draw with Romania at home.

Janko at the double for Austria

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:44:00 GMT

Marc Janko scored twice as Austria kept alive their slim FIFA World Cup qualification hopes with a 3-1 victory over the Faroe Islands in Graz.

Domenech takes the positives

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Raymond Domenech was happy to come away from the Faroe Islands with all three points and hailed the impact of Andre-Pierre Gignac after the 1-0 win.

Big guns deliver as Norway dazzle

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Norway were the day's big winners with a 4-0 victory over Scotland, while Germany and France both edged closer to a place at South Africa 2010.

Gignac nicks victory for France

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:49:00 GMT

France dominated possession throughout against Faroe Islands, but it took a Andre-Pierre Gignac strike to move them five points adrift of Serbia.