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Crunch time for Portugal in Europe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:09:00 GMT

Russia's trip to face an under-pressure Portugal side is arguably the highlight of an intriguing programme of European Zone qualifiers on Friday, which also includes Belgium-Serbia, Czech Republic-Italy and Austria-Sweden.

Big-scoring Romania lead the way

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:05:00 GMT

Romania grabbed the headlines among a host of international matches played on Tuesday with the Europeans cruising to a 4-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago, while Poland and Bulgaria were also in the winner's circle.

Fortuna Dusseldorf sign Schmidtgal

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:11:00 GMT

Fortuna Dusseldorf have signed Kazakhstan international defender Heinrich Schmidtgal from Bundesliga rivals Greuther Furth on a two-year contract.

Kairat land historic first European crown

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty have made history in the UEFA Futsal Cup, winning Europe's premier club competition for the very first time by defeating 2012 runners-up Dinamo Moscow 4-3 in the final.

Low: I had no fear of a Sweden repeat

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Joachim Low has said he was not worried about his Germany side capitulating against Kazakhstan in their 4-1 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier win, despite a less convincing second-half display.

Spain triumph, Montenegro hold firm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up another massive evening of European Brazil 2014 qualifying highlighted by a crucial win for world champions Spain on their trip to Paris, while Montenegro and England remain evenly poised after a hard-fought draw.

Four-star Germany cruise past Kazakhstan

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:04:00 GMT

Three goals in a nine minute period was more than enough to put Germany on their way to a 4-1 win over visiting Kazakhstan.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Low calls for Jansen and Herrmann

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:27:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low has responded to the losses of Bastian Schweinsteiger to suspension and Julian Draxler to injury by calling up Marcell Jansen and Patrick Herrmann to his squad to face Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

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.

Germany overpower Kazakhstan

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:32:00 GMT

Germany eased past Kazakhstan and are now six points above Sweden in Group C thanks to goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Gotze three minutes apart, followed by Thomas Muller's tally in the second half.

Lahm: Let's not think of Sweden now

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm is not concerned about the prospect of a qualification decider against Sweden in October as he prepares for the next two FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Schweinsteiger returns for Kazakh games

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:40:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low has named Bastian Schweinsteiger into the squad for their FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers against Kazakhstan, having missed their last game through injury.

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.

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.

Karagandy clinch Kazakhstan title

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:06:00 GMT

A comfortable 3-0 win over Kaisar Kyzylorda at the weekend ensured Shakhter Karagandy were crowned champions of Kazakhstan for the second consecutive season.

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.

Four-star Austrians stroll in Kazakhstan

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:59:00 GMT

Marc Janko scored twice as a completely dominant Austria enjoyed an emphatic win over Kazakhstan in their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification match in Vienna.

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.

Kazakhstan hold dominant Austria

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Austria had the bulk of the play but failed to find the target during a disappointing stalemate with Kazakhstan in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Astana Arena.

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.

Fuchs: We're contenders for Brazil

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:04:00 GMT

Austria captain Christian Fuchs chats exclusively with FIFA.com about his side's upcoming Brazil 2014 double-header against Kazakhstan and the nation's hopes of breaking a 16-year FIFA World Cup™ drought.

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.

Sweden get off to good start

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:15:00 GMT

Goals from Rasmus Elm and Marcus Berg ensured Sweden made a winning start to their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign at the expense of Kazakhstan.

Elmander, Olsson wary of Kazakhstan

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:58:00 GMT

Johan Elmander and Jonas Olsson believe Sweden will not have it easy when Kazakhstan visit Malmo in Brazil 2014 qualifying.

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.

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.

Republic edge Kazakhs on the road

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:26:00 GMT

Last-gasp goals from Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle saved the Republic of Ireland's blushes as they came from behind to edge to a dramatic victory over Kazakhstan 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.

Relive the qualifiers

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Review all the action from qualifying matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™across Asia, Europe, South America, as well as North, Central America and the Caribbean on Friday and Tuesday, via FIFA.com's exclusive MatchCast.

O'Shea: We have room for improvement

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:26:00 GMT

Stand-in Republic of Ireland captain John O'Shea was positive following Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Serbia, but felt they are still not performing to their full potential.

A dream start, a belated end and a long drought

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com latest stats review features an 18-year-old Brazilian rapidly making the most of his first career start, a monopoly being finished in Sierra Leone and an unwanted MLS record being set.

Inter, Liverpool enter latest round

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:01:00 GMT

Inter Milan and Liverpool are among the sides to enter the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, for which the draw was announced on Friday.

Third qualifying round draw revealed

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:36:00 GMT

The draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League was held on Friday, with sides such as Anderlecht, Celtic, Dynamo Kyiv, Feyenoord and Panathinaikos discovering their fate.

Bobrov spurs Soviets to dream comeback

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:29:00 GMT

Exactly sixty years ago, Yugoslavia led Soviet Union 5-1 with just 15 minutes remaining in their fight for a place in the Olympic quarter-finals. Thereafter, though, Vsevolod Bobrov inspired one of the greatest fightbacks in football history.

Andrews out of opening Ireland qualifier

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:27:00 GMT

Keith Andrews is set to miss the Republic of Ireland's first qualifier for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, after his red card against Italy ruled him out of their trip to Kazakhstan in September.

Kazakhs, Austria end with draw

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:48:00 GMT

Kazakhstan and Austria concluded their UEFA EURO 2012 campaigns with a 0-0 draw after both sides failed to make the most of their chances at the Astana Arena.

England join EURO elite

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:38:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews an exciting night of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying action that saw England secure their place at next year’s finals, and Montenegro and Sweden confirm play-off berths.

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.

Belgium win keeps hopes alive

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:07:00 GMT

Belgium remain in with a shout of the UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs after they moved into second place after convincingly beating Kazakhstan 4-1, but they must beat Germany on Tuesday to guarantee their spot.

Leekens: This team will be great

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:10:00 GMT

Belgium coach George Leekens speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his side's UEFA EURO 2012 hopes, and building a team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil and beyond.

Mertesacker: Everyone is motivated for Turkey

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:03:00 GMT

Per Mertesacker has said his Germany side will be giving their all against Turkey in their UEFA EURO 2012 Group A qualifier as everyone wants to prove themselves, while Belgium also compete for a finals berth.

Last-gasp Turan seals Turkey win

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:27:00 GMT

Arda Turan scored a last-gasp free-kick to rescue a 2-1 victory for Turkey over Kazakhstan, sending his side into second place in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group A.

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.

Germany march as French weep

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:21:00 GMT

Germany continued to stroll in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Austria in Vienna, while Eric Abidal’s own goal saw France muster only a draw with Belarus on the road in Minsk.

Gridin brace ends Kazakhstan drought

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:54:00 GMT

Sergei Gridin scored a second-half double to end Kazakhstan's goal drought for a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan, which marked their first victory in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying.

Germans hope to extend Group A advantage

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Germany could take a further step towards qualifying for UEFA EURO 2012 by beating Austria tomorrow, while the other games in Group A see Belgium host Turkey and Kazakhstan face Azerbaijan.

Dream debut for Montesilvano

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:39:00 GMT

First-timers ASD Citta di Montesilvano C/5 sprung a surprise by beating Sporting Clube de Portugal to win the UEFA Futsal Cup to become the tournament's first Italian winners.