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Women’s round-up: April 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over an action-packed month of women's football, which witnessed the qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ gather pace and the dawn of a new era in the USA.

Qualifying route laid out in Europe

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:01:00 GMT

Local rivalries and heaveight clashes were thrown up in today's draw for the qualifying group stage in Europe, with England-Ukraine, Spain-Italy and Sweden-Scotland just a few of the duels in prospect.

Debutants pass first test en route to Canada

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the highlights of the first matches in FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 qualifying, which recently took place in Lithuania and Malta.

Lithuania, Malta first stops on road to Canada

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the Canada 2015 qualifiers, with global qualifying commencing on Thursday with a mini-tournament involving Europe's eight lowest-ranked teams.

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.

Austria smash Faroes for six

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Austria cruised to their second win of the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign by crushing the Faroe Islands in Vienna. Philipp Hosiner grabbed a brace, with four other goalscorers completing the rout.

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.

Northern Europe’s confirmed champions

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:12:00 GMT

While some of the more headline-grabbing divisions across Europe are only meeting their mid-point, however in much of Scandinavia and the north of the continent their champions have been crowned. FIFA.com rounds-up these leagues.

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.

A month of FIFA development: September 2012

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:53:00 GMT

In the latest of our monthly round-ups, FIFA.com shines a light on the main events and activities undertaken by FIFA to keep you abreast of development efforts around the world.

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.

Irish finish strong to brush aside Faroes

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:38:00 GMT

Despite a goalless first half, Republic of Ireland emerged 4-1 winners away to Faroe Islands to revive their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign.

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.

Ireland receive Keane boost

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:53:00 GMT

Republic of Ireland have been given a boost as they look to recover from their 6-1 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying defeat to Germany with the return of captain Robbie Keane from injury.

Sweden survive Faroe scare

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:19:00 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denied the Faroe Islands a famous FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Sweden, with his goal and assist enough to cancel out Rogvi Baldvinsson's shock opener.

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.

FIFA President completes first visit to Faroe Islands

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter today made his first ever visit to the Faroe Islands, a FIFA member since 1988, where he inaugurated the second Goal project of the Faroese Football Association.

FIFA President foresees bright future for Icelandic football

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:13:00 GMT

On a visit to Iceland, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has praised the work done by the country's FA to develop its football.

Blatter to make Iceland and Faroe Islands trip

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Next week, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will make a short trip to Iceland and the Faroe Islands, where he will visit and help to open a variety of FIFA Development projects.

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.

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.

Victory not enough for Low

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Even though Germany rode emerged 3-0 victors in their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier with the Faroe Islands, Joachim Low was clearly not pleased with his sides profligate display, spurning numerous chances.

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.

Ozil on song during Germany victory

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:52:00 GMT

Mesut Ozil claimed a double during Germany's 3-0 victory over Faroe Islands, who had in-form goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen to thank for keeping the score respectable.

Low: Germany have a hunger

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:12:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low believes that his side will show their desire to bounce back after the EUROs when they take on the Faroe Islands and Austria in FIFA World Cup qualifying.

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.

Bierhoff: Germany have a tough group

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Oliver Bierhoff believes Germany will be tested in Group C of European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Miroslav Klose has set his sights of lifting international football's biggest prize.

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.