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Vahirua: A fantastic opportunity

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT

We speak to Tahiti forward Marama Vahirua about how the FIFA Confederations Cup will provide his country with a learning experience in football like no other.

AEK fire German coach Lienen

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:02:00 GMT

Greek Super League side AEK Athens sacked German coach Ewalk Lienen on Tuesday as the club struggles to stay above the relegation zone.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

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.

Dzeko double sees off Greece

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:48:00 GMT

Bosnia-Herzegovina moved three points clear at the section summit by beating Greece 3-1, with Edin Dzeko scoring twice.

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.

Susic: I'll only be satisfied with victory

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with Greece in Group G, Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic has said he won't be satisfied with a draw, while Slovakia will look to get their FIFA World Cup™ qualifying back on track.

Kone finally showing his calibre

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:55:00 GMT

Perhaps best known for his incredible bicycle kick goal against Napoli a few months ago, Greek international Panagiotis Kone chats with FIFA.com about adjusting to life in Serie A and his Brazil 2014 ambitions.

Olympiacos wrap up league title

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:31:00 GMT

Olympiacos have cruised to their 40th league crown after defeating rivals AEK Athens 3-0 to move 16 points clear at the summit.

A gripping Greek derby

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at Olympiacos and AEK Athens, two of Greece's oldest clubs, who are rivals with as much tradition and history as the city they play in.

Roma hold off Atalanta, Juve sink Siena

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:46:00 GMT

Roma battled through snowy conditions and earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over a spirited Atalanta side, Juventus put three goals past Siena, and Cagliari took Torino 4-3 in Sunday's Serie A action.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:22:00 GMT

As is tradition on a Sunday, FIFA.com looks ahead to the week of footballing birthdays, including creative maestros Beppe Signori, Enzo Scifo and Jari Litmanen as well as some midfield steel in the shape of Claude Makelele.

Levante 'dream' win delights Barkero

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:19:00 GMT

Jose Barkero has labelled Levante's 3-0 victory over Olympiacos as "a dream", putting them in prime position to progress from the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League.

Michel takes Olympiakos job

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:22:00 GMT

Former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Michel has been appointed new coach of Greek giants Olympiacos, replacing interim boss Antonis Nikopolidis.

Levante sign Acquafresca, Vyntra

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:23:00 GMT

Levante have taken striker Robert Acquafresca on loan from Bologna and signed defender Loukas Vyntra on a free transfer.

Four sent off before AEK rally

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:28:00 GMT

Four players were sent off and two goals were scored in a frantic finale as struggling AEK Athens rescued a point from a 1-1 draw at Aris Salonika to move out of the bottom two, while Olympiacos went seven points clear at the top.

Olympiacos sack coach Jardim

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:31:00 GMT

Olympiacos have sacked coach Leonardo Jardim, despite the club sitting 10 points clear at the top of the Greek Superleague.

Khumalo: We must make new memories

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:10:00 GMT

Defender Bongani Khumalo says he is humbled to be named captain of an ambitious South Africa, ahead of their historic CAF Africa Cup of Nations hosting later this month.

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.

Gone in 2012, remembered forever

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com remembers some of the cherished football personalities who passed away in 2012, including Miguel Calero, Giorgio Chinaglia, Feliz, Helmut Haller, Miljan Miljanic, and Rasheed Yekini.

Celtic win at Dundee, go seven points clear

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:51:00 GMT

A Georgios Samaras overhead-kick and a Gary Hooper lob earned Celtic a 2-0 win away to rock-bottom Dundee.

Spurs ease into knockout stages

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:22:00 GMT

Tottenham survived a second-half fightback from Panathinaikos to progress to the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League with a 3-1 win.

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.

Last Europa berths up for grabs

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:27:00 GMT

Nine clubs will be hunting five remaining berths to the knockout stage on Thursday as the UEFA Europa League group stage wraps up.

Wenger hoping for kind draw as Gunners stutter again

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:44:00 GMT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his side to prove they are good enough to rescue a season teetering on the brink of disaster after the Gunners fell to a UEFA Champions League defeat against Olympiakos.

PSG, Schalke finish top as Dortmund stride on

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the penultimate evening of action in the UEFA Champions League group stage with Paris St Germain and Schalke securing top spot in their respective groups.

Olympiacos see off Gunners in Greece

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:03:00 GMT

Olympiacos ended their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win, and Arsenal suffered another defeat, as the home side won 2-1 to see the Gunners finish second in Group B.

Decisive duels to shape last-16 line-up

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Benfica, Celtic, Chelsea, Cluj, Galatasaray and Juventus are fighting it out for the three remaining slots in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. FIFA.com looks ahead.

Arsenal, PSG hunt top spot

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:35:00 GMT

The UEFA Champions League resumes on Tuesday with Arsenal vying with Schalke, and PSG facing off with Porto for top spot in their respective groups.

Turks targeting full houses

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:23:00 GMT

Legendary midfielder Robert Prosinecki has launched the tickets sales for what promises to be a memorable FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.

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.

Olympiacos to provide tough challenge for Gunners

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:01:00 GMT

Olympiacos coach Leonardo Jardim has promised his team will give Arsenal a tough time in a fortnight when the Gunners travel to try and win their UEFA Champions League group with the Greeks edged out 1-0 by Schalke on Wednesday.

Schalke dump Olympiacos to reach knockouts

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:13:00 GMT

Schalke qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League after a solitary goal from Christian Fuchs guided them to a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos.

Ferreira departs stumbling Pana

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Jesualdo Ferreira has resigned as Panathinaikos coach following a run of just two wins from their last 14 competitive matches, with the traditional Greek giants left languishing in sixth and on the verge of an exit from Europe.

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.

Porto, Malaga advance, City on the precipice

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:22:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest UEFA Champions League action as the unlikely duo of Porto and Malaga became the first clubs to book passage to the last 16, while AC Milan, Manchester City and Real Madrid dropped points at home.

Olympiacos back in the hunt

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:28:00 GMT

Olympiacos are breathing down the necks of the UEFA Champions League Group B leaders after goals from Paulo Machado, Leandro Greco and Kostas Mitroglou saw them towards a 3-1 victory over Montpellier.

Aris comeback seals much needed win

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:51:00 GMT

Second-half goals saw Aris Salonika secure a 2-1 comeback win over nine-man Veria and move up to eighth.

Knockout stage in sight

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:46:00 GMT

A host of teams have the opportunity to secure early passage to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage when Europe's premier club competition resumes on Tuesday and Wednesday. FIFA.com previews all the action.

Germans impress in night of upsets

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:57:00 GMT

A fascinating evening in the UEFA Champions League saw some of the lesser lights grab the spotlight with AC Milan, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City all defeated.

Olympiacos strike late in France

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:24:00 GMT

Olympiacos picked up only their fourth away win in the UEFA Champions League after Kostas Mitroglou made Montpellier pay after they were caught on the ball in stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 victory.

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.

Salpingidis the hero as Greece win in Slovakia

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Greece beat Slovakia 1-0 on their travels to move above their opponents into second in their Brazil 2014 qualifying group, with Dimitris Salpingidis the lone scorer.

Karagounis: Greece can beat anybody

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:50:00 GMT

Giorgos Karagounis has expressed his disappointment at Greece dropping points but insisted they will get three points against Slovakia.

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.

Greece, Bosnia-Herzegovina play out goalless draw

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:41:00 GMT

Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina maintained their unbeaten starts to FIFA World Cup qualifying Group G with a hard-fought goalless draw in Piraeus.

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.

Spurs settle for point at Pana

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:25:00 GMT

Despite dominating the game for large periods and taking a lead through Michael Dawson, Tottenham Hotspur could only manage a 1-1 draw at Panathinaikos, who equalised with a late goal.