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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.

Latvia settle for draw with Liechtenstein

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:09:00 GMT

Liechtenstien missed out on their opportunity to win their first FIFA World Cup qualifier since 2005 and Latvia missed a penalty, forcing the two sides to settle for a 1-1 draw in Group G action.

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.

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.

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.

Latvia see off ten-man Liechtenstein

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:34:00 GMT

Goals from Vladimir Kamess and Edgars Gauracs two-thirds into either period saw Latvia beat Liechtenstein 2-0 after the visitors lost Daniel Kaufmann after two yellow cards in quick succession.

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.

Cesnauskis at the double for Lithuania

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:27:00 GMT

Edgaras Cesnauskis struck twice in the second half as visiting Lithuania took all three points in their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.

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.

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.

Slovakia grab win over Liechtenstein

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:50:00 GMT

Slovakia scored a goal in each half through Marek Sapara and Martin Jakubko to secure a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in Group G of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ 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.

Bosnians put eight past Liechtenstein

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Edin Dzeko and Vedad Ibisevic scored a hat-trick apiece as Bosnia-Herzegovina thrashed Liechtenstein in their opening 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification match.

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.

Malta beat San Marino, win for Liechtenstein

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:21:00 GMT

Malta claimed their third win in succession as they saw a Michael Mifsud brace lead them to a 3-2 win over San Marino, while Liechtenstein saw off Andorra 1-0.

Hoffenheim sign Basel starlet Wieser

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:33:00 GMT

Teenage Liechtenstein midfielder Sandro Wieser has left Basel to join Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee.

Mixed fortunes for EURO hosts

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:58:00 GMT

Ukraine’s high-scoring draw with Germany proved the pick of Friday’s friendlies across Europe, while fellow UEFA EURO 2012 hosts Poland lost at home to Italy.

Mackail-Smith lifts Scotland into second

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:29:00 GMT

Scotland rose above Czech Republic into second place in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group I after Craig Mackail-Smith's goal earned his side a 1-0 away victory in Liechtenstein.

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.

O'Connor left off Scotland squad

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:27:00 GMT

Scotland coach Craig Levein has named his squad for the UEFA EURO 2012 matches against Liechtenstein and Spain respectively, leaving striker Garry O'Connor off the list.

Champions Spain qualify with ease

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:34:00 GMT

European champions Spain secured passage to next year's UEFA EURO with two matches to spare thanks to a comfortable 6-0 home victory over Group I bottom-side Liechtenstein.

Del Bosque demands Spanish focus

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:57:00 GMT

Spain can seal their place at UEFA EURO 2012 if they beat Liechtenstein tomorrow, but coach Vicente del Bosque insists that the reigning champions will need to be at their best.

Del Bosque brings in trio

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Alvaro Dominguez, Alberto Botia and Martin Montoya have all been given their first call-ups to the Spain national side by Vicente Del Bosque ahead of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifer against Leichtenstein.

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.

Liechtenstein ready to make progress

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:07:00 GMT

Despite a disappointing qualifying campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, things are looking up for Liechtenstein, whose recent form has seen them rise 33 places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

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.

Duo earn Liechtenstein first points

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:52:00 GMT

Philippe Erne and Michele Polverino each scored first-half goals to send Liechtenstein 2-0 past Lithuania in their UEFA EURO 2012 Group I qualifying match.

Mixed ambitions for Liechtenstein, Lithuania

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT

The only Group I fixture of the weekend sees Liechtenstein host Lithuania tomorrow night, with the home side looking for their first point and the visitors aiming for a second-placed finish.

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.

Czechs close gap with victory

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:40:00 GMT

The Czech Republic closed the gap to Group I leaders Spain to three points with a 2-0 win against Liechtenstein in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier, Milan Baros and Michal Kadlec scoring the goals.

Bilek names squad for Spain, Liechtenstein

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:41:00 GMT

Coach Michal Bilek today announced a 22-man squad for the Czech Republic's UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers against Spain and Liechtenstein at the end of the month.

Czechs cruise to second consecutive win

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:38:00 GMT

Tomas Rosicky created both goals for Czech Republic, who beat Liechtenstein 2-0 away from home to seal a second consecutive win in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group I.

Casillas won't write-off Scots

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:36:00 GMT

Iker Casillas has not dismissed the chance of Scotland causing him trouble ahead of Spain's trip to Hampden Park in tomorrow nights' UEFA EURO 2012 Group B qualifying clash.

Cadwell: Second spot still in our sights

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Gary Caldwell is confident that Scotland can still finish second in their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying group after their defeat yesterday against the Czech Republic, but frist Craig Levein's team must navigate Spain on Tuesday night.

McManus spares Scotland blushes

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:33:00 GMT

A dramatic injury-time winner from Stephen McManus gave Craig Levein's Scotland a 2-1 win over Liechtenstein at Hampden Park tonight.

Levein: Finishing is key to Scotland hopes

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:46:00 GMT

Scotland boss Craig Levein has warned his side that their finishing in front of goal must improve as they look to record the first win of their UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign.

France stunned as forwards thrive

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT

Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.

Spain cruise, Scotland held in Vaduz

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:16:00 GMT

Fernando Torres scored twice as Spain won 4-0 in Liechtenstein, while Scotland were held to a goalless draw away to Lithuania in their Group I opener.

Toshack: I'm pleased with the result

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:39:00 GMT

Wales coach John Toshack has revealed his satisfaction at their 2-0 win in Liechtenstein, and praised strike duo Jermaine Easter and Simon Church.

Wales bow out in style

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:32:00 GMT

Goals from David Vaughan and Aaron Ramsey earned Wales a 2-0 success away to Liechtenstein in a match between sides playing only for pride.

Hiddink eyes fitting finish

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:38:00 GMT

Russia coach Guus Hiddink says that playing for pride should be motivation enough when his side negotiate their final qualifier in Azerbaijan.

European quartet stamp tickets

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Italy, Germany, Denmark and Serbia all sealed their places at South Africa 2010 with positive results during Saturday's nervy round of qualifiers.

Azerbaijan claim first away win

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Azerbaijan moved off the bottom of South Africa 2010 qualifying Group 4 courtesy of their first ever away win at the expense of Liechtenstein in Vaduz.

Finnish hopes end in Vaduz

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:37:00 GMT

Despite taking a 73rd-minute lead, Finland were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in Liechtenstein that ended their qualification chances.

No room for error in Group 4

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Germany and Russia will hope to avoid any costly slip-ups when they meet Azerbaijan and Wales respectively in FIFA World Cup qualifying action.

England and Serbia on the verge

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:54:00 GMT

England and Serbia will have the chance to reach South Africa 2010 in midweek, while Denmark, Slovakia and Spain could also secure qualification.

Swedes surge as France flounder

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:32:00 GMT

Sweden gave some much-needed impetus to their qualification hopes with a win over Hungary, while France could only draw with Romania at home.