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Football's faded giants

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT

From Wanderers FC through Pro Vercelli to Dynamo Dresden, FIFA.com looks at some of the once-dominant clubs that have slipped down the divisions since their halcyon days.

Star-stacked Brasileirao ready to roll

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:05:24 GMT

With 11 member of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s FIFA Confederations Cup squad, plus the likes of Alexandre Pato, Diego Forlan, Ronaldinho and Clarence Seedorf on show, the Brasileirao 2013 promises much.

Bonera extends Milan stay

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

AC Milan defender Daniele Bonera has penned a new contract which will keep him at San Siro until June 2015.

Top scorers and a title treble

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Edinson Cavani stars along with Rafael Benitez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

The boots that bent it for Beckham

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:41:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s showcases the boots a legend wore for an unforgettable farewell.

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.

Stramaccioni ready to rebuild Inter

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni has said that he hopes to stay at the club and build a new team with the help of club president Massimo Moratti.

Juventus still in a class of their own

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the Serie A season as Juventus again displayed their dominance to win the Scudetto in a canter, Napoli and Fiorentina enjoyed strong campaigns, while there was vastly contrasting experiences for the two Milan giants.

Mazzarri confirms Napoli exit

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:20:00 GMT

After four years at Napoli, coach Walter Mazzarri has announced he is stepping down, saying he has taken the Serie A runners-up "as far as he can."

Milan late-show saves Champions League berth

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:58:00 GMT

A late Phillipe Mexes goal gave AC Milan a 2-1 comeback victory at relegated Siena to push I Rossoneri into Serie A's final UEFA Champions League position and consign Fiorentina to fourth.

Sampdoria sink Juve

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:56:00 GMT

Serie A champions Juventus by stymied by hosts Sampdoria 3-2 on Saturday, ending the Italian season with Juve's fifth defeat of the campaign.

Sassuolo win debut Serie A campaign

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:41:00 GMT

Nine-man Sassuolo defied the odds and scored in the 96th minute to beat Livorno 1-0 and earn their first berth into Serie A.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:08:00 GMT

Featuring Ludovic Giuly on making a fashion mistake at Barcelona, Marco Schallibaum on the amazing toughness of Jeb Brovsky and Gabriel Batistuta on what playing alongside Lionel Messi would have forced him to do.

Russia reign supreme in Europe

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:29:00 GMT

After a scoreless 120 minutes of football, Russia beat Italy 5-4 on penalties to claim the 2013 UEFA European U-17 Championship, and a berth to the FIFA U-17 World Cup United Arab Emirates 2013.

Balotelli happy to be done with England

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT

After his two-and-a-half year stint with Manchester City, Italian international Mario Balotelli says he is happy be out of England and back home where can is closer to friends and family.

How did you rate Beckham?

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know how good you thought David Beckham was and what are your best memories of his playing career.

Milan duo back Allegri

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Kevin-Prince Boateng and Stephan El Shaarawy have put the case for Massimiliano Allegri being kept on as AC Milan coach amid speculation he could leave the club.

Who's your U-21 player of the season?

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know who you think has been the most impressive U-21 player this season in your domestic league.

Blatter: Lessons have not been learned

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT

After racist chanting during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Roma on Sunday, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter underlined his fight against racism in an interview with FIFA.com.

Ramazzotti: Football is music

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:00 GMT

With global album sales of more than 55 million, Eros Ramazzotti is one of Italy's most successful recording artists. The singer talked to FIFA.com about his love for football and his youth idols.

City sack Mancini

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:51:00 GMT

Manchester City have sacked manager Roberto Mancini exactly a year to the day after the club won the Premier League in dramatic circumstances on the final day of last season.

Sion sack Gattuso

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:05:00 GMT

FC Sion have sacked Gennaro Gattuso as coach following a 5-0 defeat to FC Sankt Gallen, after the former Italian international has been in a player-coach role since February, with eight first-team players also demoted.

Zamparini: Relegation could be a blessing

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT

Afrter Palermo's relegation from Serie A was confirmed, Maurizio Zamparini has said that demotion could be a blessing for the side after almost a decade in Italy's top flight.

Milan in stalemate as La Viola close on third

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:11:00 GMT

AC Milan and Roma were both reduced to 10 men in a tough scoreless draw as Fiorentina kept the heat on the Rossoneri with a win at Palermo, while Lazio and Udinese remain in the hunt for a UEFA Europa berth.

Cagliari, Juventus split points, Catania win

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Following their narrow win against Palermo last weekend to seal the Scudetto, Juventus could only muster a draw with Cagliari and Catania edged Pescara 1-0.

Brazilian football’s Italian connection

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the history behind Italy's influence and connection on Brazilian football with historian and journalist Fernando Galuppo.

Babies and the beautiful game

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT

From Bebeto through Joey Barton to Jonathan Soriano, FIFA.com looks at how the arrival of babies has been greeted in the world of football.

Under-fire Allegri eyes Champions League saviour

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:15:00 GMT

With Juventus crowned champions last weekend, the focus in Serie A has turned to the race for UEFA Champions League qualification with a win for AC Milan over Roma in the penultimate round enough to book passage.

Robinho wants to wrap up third

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:31:00 GMT

AC Milan can secure third place in the Serie A this weekend with a win against Roma, something Robinho wants to see happen so i Rossoneri can compete in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Record crowd sees Zurich defend title

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:33:00 GMT

In front of more than 14,000 fans, the 75th edition of the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup once again served up top-class football. FC Zurich successfully defended their crown after comfortably beating Botafogo FR 5-0 in the final.

Inter grounded as Fiorentina continue hunt

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:06:00 GMT

Fiorentina are close to a UEFA Champions League berth following a 1-0 defeat of Siena which effectively relegated the Bianconeri, while Inter Milan have missed European qualification for the first time in 15 years.

Four teams secure UAE 2013 tickets

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Slovakia, Sweden, Russia and Italy have all booked places at UAE 2013 from European qualifying.

Balotelli brace moves Milan closer

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:36:00 GMT

Mario Balotelli grabbed two goals in AC Milan's 4-0 win over Pescara which moved his side closer to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Sulley Muntari and Mathieu Flamini scored the other two goals.

Speedy strikes and German joy

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Miroslav Klose's five-goal show against Bologna features in FIFA.com's latest stats review, which also includes feats by Bayern Munich, Ronald de Boer, Manuel Lanzini and Theo Walcott.

Chievo leave it late to beat Roma

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:53:00 GMT

Cyril Thereau struck in the 90th minute to give Chievo a 1-0 win hosts Roma, lifting the visitors to safety but keeping Roma stuck in fifth in Serie A.

Serie A's fight for Europe begins in earnest

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:09:00 GMT

With Juventus having now locked away the title, focus turns to the hunt for UEFA Champions League qualification and AC Milan have little margin for error in Wednesday's Serie A round.

League queens crowned, big guns fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive week in the women's game highlighted by huge interest as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao in a stunning Spanish season finale, champions crowned in Italy, plus the latest from Germany and USA.

Allegri praises Milan team spirit

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT

After a season which has seen little to crow about at AC Milan, coach Massimiliano Allegri has praised his side's resilience and team spirit that has seen them progressively improve as the campaign has gone on.

Buffon: A big save is as important as a goal

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com chats with legendary Italy goalkeeper Gigi Buffon who reflects on a magnificent career ahead of next month's FIFA Confederations Cup and discusses the importance of captaincy, goalkeeping and much more.

Borgonovo: Montella is destined for success

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:54:00 GMT

Former Italian international striker Stefano Borgonovo discusses Vincenzo Montella and the former Roma forward's chances at finding success in coaching.

Pirlo hails Conte after Scudetto triumph

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:55:00 GMT

A 29th Italian league title for Juventus secured on Sunday is, according to midfielder Andrea Pirlo, the result of I Bianconeri's consistency and the tactical acumen of coach Antonio Conte.

Cavani brings up century in style

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:56:00 GMT

Edinson Cavani grabbed his 99th, 100th and 101st Napoli goals with an impressive hat-trick against Inter Milan. Ricky Alvarez had levelled after Cavani opened the scoring before the Uruguayan completed his treble.

Juve seal scudetto, Klose grabs five

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:16:00 GMT

Juventus retained their Serie A title with a 1-0 home win over Palermo today. With only a win needed to pick up their 29th scudetto while AC Milan won and Miroslav Klose hit five goals in Lazio's 6-0 victory over Bologna.

Osvaldo sinks Viola, Cagliari in stalemate

Sat, 04 May 2013 22:43:00 GMT

Pablo Osvaldo struck a dramatic injury time winner for Roma to close the gap on their opponents Fiorentina while offering AC Milan a reprieve in the scramble for European qualification while Chievo and Cagliari drew.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:46:00 GMT

Featuring Mario Balotelli offering the Real Madrid players a big incentive, an honest Jonathan Zebina on why he didn’t want to see France win Germany 2006, and Scott Parker comparing Jan Vertonghen to an antique car.

Europe’s U-17s fight for continental crown

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:49:00 GMT

There's just six remaining places up for grabs at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, all of which allocated to Europe. Those will be decided over the next 12 days in Slovakia, with eight teams of youngsters battling for a spot at UAE 2013.

Pirlo sees the finishing line

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:08:00 GMT

Andrea Pirlo has set his sights on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ to be his swan-song for his career in international football, where he hopes to play an integral role for Italy next summer.

Fortresses, failures and a 14-year-old

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:26:00 GMT

Demoralising defeats for Boca Juniors and Newcastle United feature alongside impressive feats from Mathieu Flamini, Houston Dynamo and young Jordan Allan in FIFA.com's latest stats review.

Zanetti facing long injury lay-off

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:18:00 GMT

After suffering a ruptured left Achilles tendon during Sunday's match against Palermo, Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti underwent successfuly surgery and is expecting to be sidelined for six months.

Name your domestic league XI

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:33:00 GMT

After the English PFA announced their Premier League Team of the Year for 2012/13, FIFA.com wants to know the standout XI for your domestic league.