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Zurich duo dominate opening day

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:00 GMT

The first day of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2012 was dominated by FC Zurich and Grasshopper Zurich, but TP Mazembe and Zenit St Petersburg are not out of contention just yet.

Olympiacos win cup to complete double

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:28:00 GMT

Olympiacos needed a late goal from midfielder David Fuster in extra time to defeat Atromitos in the Greek Cup final, their 15th double after also winning the league title this season.

Valverde to leave champions Olympiacos

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Ernesto Valverde has said he will resign as Olympiacos head coach at the end of the current season, citing personal issues as the primary reason.

Kerkyra, Panetolikos boost survival hopes

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:56:00 GMT

Kerkyra climbed out of the relegation zone with a 4-1 win over OFI Crete, Panetolikos also kept their survival hopes alive with a 5-1 defeat of Aris Salonika, and Olympiacos maintained their lead with a 4-0 win at Giannina.

Papastathopoulos makes Bremen move permanent

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Werder Bremen have taken the option to sign on-loan defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos permanently from Genoa according to director of sport Klaus Allofs.

Rules and regulations

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:47:00 GMT

With the 74th edition of the prestigious Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich fast approaching, FIFA.com compiles an overview of the tournament’s rules and regulations.

All the info: where, when and how?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:46:00 GMT

The 74th edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup will take place on 16-17 May at the Buchlern sports complex in Zurich. Admission on both days is free. FIFA.com provides you with a few practical tips.

Porto triumph in penalty drama

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:00 GMT

FC Porto reigned supreme at last year’s Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup, showing nerves of steel to win the final against FC Zurich on penalties. FIFA.com looks back on an enthralling 2011 edition.

Future stars assemble in Zurich

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:41:00 GMT

The world of junior football once again turns its attention to Zurich on 16-17 May as the annual Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup takes place in the Swiss metropolis. FIFA.com previews the action.

Scorers, slumps and silverware

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:55:00 GMT

Title celebrations in Glasgow and Pireus, goalscoring feats for Frank Lampard, Papiss Cisse and Thierry Henry, as well as disappointment for Marseille and Real Madrid all feature in the latest stats review.

Champions Olympiacos beaten, Pana win

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:36:00 GMT

Having been crowned champions earlier this week, Olympiacos failed to live up to their title after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Kerkyra, while Panathinaikos looked to get over their disappointment with a 3-0 win over Panionios.

Santos agrees two-year extension

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:28:00 GMT

Fernando Santos will continue his work as Greece national team coach beyond UEFA EURO 2012 after the Portuguese agreed a two-year contract extension with the Greek Federation.

Olympiacos win 39th Greek title

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Olympiacos have won their 39th Greek Super League title after the Hellenic Football Federation upheld a decision to dock second-placed Panathinaikos three points for crowd trouble.

Hard work, good genes behind Papa rise

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:13:00 GMT

Schalke youngster Kyriakos Papadopoulos may have inherited his talent from his parents, although, as he exclusively reveals to FIFA.com, he also worked tirelessly to make the grade.

Olympiacos near title, Doxa drop

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:49:00 GMT

Olympiacos moved ten points clear at the top of the Super League table with a 1-0 win over Panetolikos to edge closer to the Super League title, while Doxa Dramas were relegated after a loss to FC Xanthi.

Celtic edge ever closer to SPL title

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:10:00 GMT

Georgios Samaras scored one goal and forced another to give Celtic a 2-0 win at home to St. Johnstone, meaning Neil Lennon's side need just one more point to seal the Scottish Premier League title.

Olympiacos edge towards title

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:20:00 GMT

Olympiacos have moved closer to claiming the Greek Super League title after a 7-2 defeat of Asteras Tripoli as they sit ten points clear of nearest chasers Panathinaikos.

Violence sees Athens derby abandoned

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:13:00 GMT

With the score at 1-0 to the visitors, the Athens derby between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos was postponed after violence forced the referee to call an end to the game in the 83rd minute.

AEK slip up at Asteras

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:55:00 GMT

AEK Athens missed a their chance to push forward for third place as they drew 1-1 at Asteras Tripolis, while Aris Salonika achieved a 1-0 win over OFI Crete.

Mirallas: I’ve really blossomed at Olympiacos

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Olympiacos striker Kevin Mirallas about his improvement in form since moving to Greece, how he has learned from past mistakes, and today's derby with Panathinaikos.

Manchester clubs crash out, Schalke through

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Athletic Bilbao beat Manchester United 2-1 at home to complete their aggregate victory, Manchester City were knocked out by Sporting CP on away goals, while Schalke thrashed FC Twente 4-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Olympiacos go clear as Pana lose

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:06:00 GMT

Olympiacos scored three unanswered goals against Aris, and have moved three points clear atop the Super League after Panathinaikos were defeated 2-0 by AEK Athens.

Sporting sink City, Atletico cruise

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:21:00 GMT

A goal from Xandao was enough to send Sporting fans home happy, after his back-heel sealed a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the night's first batch of UEFA Europa League, while Atletico Madrid won 3-1 against Besiktas.

Olympiacos replace Pana at the summit

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Panathinaikos lost 2-0 to PAOK Salonika and as a result relinquished top spot to Olympiacos, who claimed a 2-0 victory over OFI Crete in the Greek Super League.

AEK fall at Aris, Atromitos push on

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:53:00 GMT

AEK Athens fell to a 1-0 defeat at Aris Salonika, missing their chance to move up into the top three, while Atromitos are one point adrift of fourth place after a 2-1 victory over Panionios.

Olympiacos keep chase, PAOK fall back

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:02:00 GMT

Olympiacos moved within two points of leaders Panathinaikos with a 2-0 win over Panionios, while PAOK slipped further back in third after a goalless draw with Aris Salonika.

Pana extend lead, Asteras edge Xanthi

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:41:00 GMT

Panathinaikos moved five points clear at the Greek Super League summit with a 2-0 win over Ergotelis, while Asteras Tripoli defeated FC Xanthi 1-0 in a card-strewn encounter.

United cruise as City, Atletico fight back

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:03:00 GMT

It was a day of triumph for Manchester clubs in the UEFA Europa League as United beat Ajax and City recovered to win at Porto, while Spanish sides Atletico Madrid and Valencia defeated Lazio and Stoke City respectively.

Goals, a nemesis and a first touch

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:53:00 GMT

A milestone for Real Madrid and personal ones for Iker Casillas and Cristiano Ronaldo, Joleon Lescott’s success against Aston Villa and Roy Carroll's dream start to his Olympiacos career feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review.

Carroll keeps Olympiacos ahead

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:24:00 GMT

Olympiacos secured a 1-0 advantage in their UEFA Europa League tie with Rubin Kazan courtesy of a goal from David Fuster and substitute Roy Carroll's penalty save.

Olympiacos close gap, AEK rise

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:16:00 GMT

Olympiacos beat PAOK Salonika 2-0 to move within two points of the league leaders, AEK Athens climbed to third after a win against Panionios, while Doxa Dramas remain bottom after another defeat.

Pana beaten, Giannina defeat Kerkyra

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:29:00 GMT

Panathinaikos' six league game winning-run came to an end as Levadiakos got the better of them in a 1-0 victory, while Giannina saw off Kerkyra 2-1.

Kyrgiakos joins Sunderland on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Sunderland have confirmed the loan signing of Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos from Wolfsburg, with the 32-year-old set to remain on Wearside until the end of the season.

Olympiacos take Kazim on loan

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:33:00 GMT

Olympiacos have signed Turkey forward Colin Kazim-Richards on loan from Galatasaray until the end of the season and have an option to make the move permanent.

Olympiacos down nine-man Ergotelis

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Olympiacos claimed a comfortable 3-0 win over a nine-man Ergotelis side, while OFI Crete secured a 1-0 victory over FC Xanthi, and Panionios defeated Kerkyra 2-0 at home.

Carroll links with Olympiacos

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:54:00 GMT

Olympiacos have signed experienced Premier League and former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll on an 18-month contract.

The five-point European review

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com's weekly look at the best of the European domestic action takes in vital wins for the Manchester clubs, a seventh straight success for Inter Milan and victories for La Liga's two.

Pana overtake beaten Olympiacos

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:36:00 GMT

Olympiacos' defeat at FC Xanthi allowed Panathinaikos, who were 1-0 winners against Atromitos, to reach the Super League summit, while strugglers Doxa Dramas and Levadiakos suffered home losses.

AEK held, PAOK on their heels

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:54:00 GMT

AEK Athens were left looking over their shoulders after being held to a 1-1 draw by Ergotelis and seeing fourth-placed PAOK Salonika move within two points of them having beaten Panionios 1-0.

Pana keep pace, PAOK grab points

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:11:00 GMT

Panathinaikos won 1-0 at Giannina to move four points behind league leaders Olympiacos, while PAOK Salonika rose to fourth after coming from a goal down to beat Ergotelis 2-1.

Olympiacos extend lead as AEK are held

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:25:00 GMT

Olympiacos are now seven points clear at the top of the Super League after a 3-1 victory against Levadiakos, while AEK Athens were held to a 1-1 draw at home to FC Xanthi.

Players to watch in 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:40:00 GMT

From Thiago Alcantara through Ross Barkley to Julian Draxler, FIFA.com casts an eye over some of football's most exciting emerging talents, for whom 2012 promises to be a landmark year.

Olympiacos held, Pana close

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:29:00 GMT

Panathinaikos made progress towards closing down Superleague leaders Olympiakos today, with a 1-0 win for the second-placed side over Kerkyra leaving them four points off the table-toppers who drew with Doxa Dramas.

AEK go second

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:47:00 GMT

A 2-0 win for AEK Athens over Levadiakos, courtesy of a Dimitris Sialmas brace, seeing them move up to second in the the Greek Superleague, while Asteras Tripoli and Ergoletis both claimed 1-0 wins.

Olympiacos further clear as Pana draw

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Olympiacos widened the gap at the Greek Super League summit with a 1-0 win over Atromitos, while Panathinaikos salvaged a point against Panetolikos.

Vieirinha makes Wolfsburg switch

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:38:00 GMT

Bundesliga side Wolfsburg have signed Portuguese forward Vieirinha from PAOK Salonika to a three-and-a-half-year contract after already adding Petr Jiracek to the squad last month.

Making your first touch count

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:51:00 GMT

Every player likes to make an instant impact, but only a few can take that to it's pinnacle by scoring with their first touch. FIFA.com looks at the likes of Lars Ricken, Amr Zaki and Bryan Robson who did so on the biggest stages.

Olympiacos go clear, AEK stumble

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:32:00 GMT

Olympiacos have a four-point lead atop the Greek Super League table after a 2-0 success over Giannina, whilke AEK Athens are five points adrift of the leaders after a 1-0 loss to Atromitos.

Guidolin 'calm' over PAOK draw

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:18:00 GMT

Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin is happy to have avoided big European clubs in the UEFA Europa League last-32 draw, however, has said the Serie A side won't have it easy against Greek side PAOK.

Manchester duo handed tricky tasks

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:32:00 GMT

The draw for the last 32 and the final 16 of the UEFA Europa League was made today, with Manchester City and Manchester United handed difficult ties against FC Porto and Ajax respectively.